The origins and development of the UK Parliament 2.1

Question 1

when who and where was parliamentary sovereignty laid down

Answer 1

• 1689
• following the Glorious Revolution,
• William III accepted the Bill of Rights,

Question 2

when was the supremacy of the house of commons over the house of lords established

Answer 2

• early 20th century
• abolished the Lords’ right of veto over legislation that had passed the Commons
• Lords would only be able to delay legislation for 2 years. In 1949, another Parliament Act reduced this to just 1 year.