Roles In Parliament

Question 1

The speaker of the commons

Answer 1

-politically impartial
-chairs all the debates

Question 2

Backbenchers

Answer 2

-ordinary mps who hold no government position

Question 3

Front benchers

Answer 3

• government minster or shadow minister

Question 4

Whips

Answer 4

-3,2,1 line whip
-helps the political party stay organised ensure mps vote the way they’re party wants them too

Question 5

Serjeant at arms

Answer 5

-responsible for security
-brings in mace that allowed chambers to meet

Question 6

Deputy commons speaker

Answer 6

-supports the speaker in running of parliament

Question 7

Lord speaker

Answer 7

-Politically impartial
-chairs daily business

Question 8

Chairman of ways and means

Answer 8

-supervises the seating arrangements in the House of Commons

Question 9

Black rod

Answer 9

-responsible for security of the lords
-brings people into the House of Lords
-knocks 3 times before entering