The power of the Commons and the Lords. Flashcards
Who has sovereign powers?
Commons
Who can kill a bill?
Commons
Who remains sovereign even when the executive has a mandate
Commons
Who can dismiss a government?
Commons
Who has potential control over public finances?
Commons
MPs can defy the party whip if they choose? Which house does this apply to?
Commons
Who has final say on legislative amendments?
Commons
Who lacks democratic legitimacy?
Lords
Who can only delay legislation by a year at most?
Lords
Who can’t obstruct the governments manifesto?
Lords
Who cannot dismiss a government?
Lords
Who cannot regulate financial affairs?
Lords
Who is constrained by the threat of reform or even abolition?
Lords
Who can propose amendments but can be overruled by the other house?
Lords (can be overruled by the commons)
Who has this power?
Examination and approval of financial affairs of the government
Commons
Who has this power?
Debating legislation and voting
Both.
Who has this power?
Dismissal of a government with a no vote of no confidence
Commons
Who has this power?
Calling government and individual ministers to account
Both.
Who has this power?
Examining secondary legislation
Lords
Who has this power?
Complete ‘veto’ (killing) of legislation in certain circumstances
Commons
Who has this power?
Proposing amendments to legislation
Commons
Who has this power?
Select committee examination of the work of other departments.
Commons
Who has this power?
Final approval of legislation amendments.
Commons
Who has this power?
Delaying primary legislation by 1 year.
Lords
Who has this power?
Private members can introduce legislation.
Both.
What are money bills?
Bills designed to raise money through taxes or spend public money.
Where do money bills start?
The commons
How long can a money bill last without royal ascent?
One Month.
Can the Lords amend money bills?
No.
What act did early reform of the House of Lords?
Parliament Act 1911
What act asserted the supremacy of the house of commons?
Parliament Act 1911
What act limited the blocking powers of the House of Lords?
Parliament Act 1911
What act meant that providing certain provisions are met, laws can be passed without the approval of the lords?
Parliament Act 1911
What act reduced the amount of time the Lords could delay legislation from two years to one?
Parliament Act 1949
What is ‘Ping Pong Politics?’
A bill travelling back and forth between the Houses until all amendments are resolved.
