Politics Flashcards
1
Q
House of Lords
A
Upper House
made of unelected peers
2
Q
Fonctions of House of Lords
A
- revise bills
- block or delay bills (max 1 year)
- initiate new legislation
- debate issues on fair & open way
- = final court of appeal
3
Q
House of Commons
A
Lower House
Elected for 5 years max
Leader of party with largest number of vote becomes PM
4
Q
Prime Minister - fonctions
A
- preside cabinet
- decides budget with Chancellor of the Exchequer
- decides government’s foreign policy
5
Q
The Cabinet
A
= 20 important ministers chosen by PM
meets every week
6
Q
2 main parties
A
Conservative & LAbour
7
Q
General elections
A
every 5 years
called by PM at any moment
8
Q
Name of voting system
A
First Past the Post
9
Q
Scottish Parliament - date
A
1998
10
Q
Welsh Assemby
A
decides on health, education and transport but does not raise tax
11
Q
Scottish Parliament - fonctions
A
raises taxes
decides on education, health and transport
