topic 4 Flashcards
where is the uk parliament?
Westminster london
men and women who work in the house of commons are called
members of parliament
each one represents different area of the uk. what are these areas called ?
constituenses
today the three biggest parties of the house of commons are the conservatives , labour and the scottish national party witch has the most seat ?
conservative party
what is the name of the present prime minister?
theresa may
politicians called lords also work in the parliament . there are known as .
peers
what is the main job of the house of lords?
to make suggestions on improvement to laws proposed by the commons
the queen also performs several duties and ceremonies that contribute tu all parliament goes about its work. she visits once a year why ?
to open parliament.
wich political party does the queen usualy support in public ?
none she’s exepted to be politically neutral.
who does the queen summon to Buckingham Palace following a general election?
the leader of the party who has won the most votes
parliament is where new laws are made. what does the queen have to do before a law is passed ?
had her signature
which part of parliament has the most legislative power?
commons
whats voting system is used to elect MPs to parliament ?
first past the post
how was the house of lords reformed in 1999 ?
most of the hereditary peers were replaced by life peers.
which statement best defines the british system of “parliamentery government”?
there is a fusion of parliament and government. the government governs through parliament and is acountable to parliement.
