The Main Functions of the House of Commons Flashcards

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Legislation

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  • passes binding laws, all legislation must be commons approved (statue law)
  • can also initiate laws through private member bills
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Executive Scrutiny

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  • Commons is expected to scrutinise the Government yo ensure it is acting in-the public interest
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Representation

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  • each MP represents a constituency and is expected to raise the grievances of their constituency with Parliament
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Legitimation

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  • the commons passes laws in the name of the people as they are elected by the people
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Accountability

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  • government and ministers and accountable to Parliament e.g Question time, votes of no confidence
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Debates

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  • e-petitions with over 100,000 signatures have to be debated
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Provide Ministers

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  • All UK Ministers must be members of Parliament
  • PM will chose most able/loyal/talented MPs to be Ministers
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