Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

Burnley politics 2 > UK Government - Parliament > Flashcards

UK Government - Parliament Flashcards

1
Q

Peer…

A

A member of the House of Lords is often referred to as a peer. A peerage is a title granted by the king

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Reserved Powers

A

Powers which are significant but are expected only to be used in extreme circumstances

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Party Whip…

A

An MP appointed by the party leader to ensure party discipline

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Backbencher

A

An MP that does not hold any government position.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Parliament is…

A

The highest form of political authority in the UK

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

The government must be…

A

either drawn from the House of Commons or House of Lords

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

In Parliament there is…

A

no strict separation of powers as the executive is drawn from the legislature.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

It is often claimed that the government can dominate Parliament because…

A

Most members of Parliament will be government supporters.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

Government must be accountable…

A
  1. The PM and ministers appear in Parliament to justify their decisions
  2. In extreme circumstances Parliament can remove a government through a vote of no confidence
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

Parliament is said to be…

A

legally sovereign

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

Legal sovereignty means

A

Parliament is the source of all power
Parliament can restore tom itself all delegated powers
Parliament is not bound by it’s predecessors
Parliament cannot bind it’s successors

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

Political sovereignty refers to…

A

Where political power lies in reality

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

It could be argued that political sovereignty lies with

A

The government (with a large majority especially)
The people (referendums)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

The HofC consists of how many constituencies?

A

650

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

The vast majority of MPs are members of…

A

A political party

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

MPs are divided into…

A

Frontbench and Backbench MPs

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

MPs do much of there work in…

A

Committees

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

Legislative Committees…

A

Scrutinise legislation

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
19
Q

Select Committees…

A

Hold the government to account

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
20
Q

The House of Commons is presided over by…

A

the Speaker

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
21
Q

Functions of the Commons…

A

Legitimation, legislation, scrutiny of government and legislation, representation, national debate

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
22
Q

How many members of the Lords are hereditary peers?

A

92

23
Q

How many Lords Spiritual are there?

A

26

24
Q

What is the name of the members of the Lords that are appointed?

A

Lords Temporal

25
Q

A Lords convention is that…

A

Party numbers should roughly reflect the numbers in the Commons

26
Q

All parliamentary business goes through the Lords, so…

A

There must be government ministers in the Lords

27
Q

The equivalent of the Commons Speaker is…

A

The Lords Speaker

28
Q

Functions of the Lords

A

Introducing legislation
Scrutiny of legislation
National debate

29
Q

The unwritten rule that the Lords must not obstruct any measure in a government’s manifesto…

A

Salisbury Convention

30
Q

Parliament Acts of 1911 and 1949…

A

Established that the Lords could only block financial legislation for a year.

31
Q

Private Bill…

A

When an organisation wants to do something that law currently forbids it can apply for a private bill. For example building a new road

32
Q

Private Members Bill…

A

Presented by individual or group of MPs/Peers. Chosen by ballot. Gets a first reading

33
Q

Public Bills

A

Presented by the government and expected to pass. Preceded by a white paper.

34
Q

Green Paper…

A

Government consultation document that invites feedback from both inside and outside Parliament.

35
Q

White Paper…

A

Presented to Parliament outlining a government bill. The proposal in a white paper are debated and ironed out

36
Q

Division…

A

The name used in Parliament for a vote.

37
Q

First 3 stages of the passage of a bill through Parliament…

A

1.First reading (formal)
2.Second reading (debate and vote)
3.Committee stage (consider the details of bills, call witnesses and the whole house votes on amendments)

38
Q

The other 3 stages of the passage of the passage of a bill through Parliament.

A
  1. Report stage (whole house debates the bill and amendments again - followed immediately by third reading)
  2. Transfer (transfers from the Commons to the Lords or visa versa. Steps 1-4 happen again)
  3. Assent (the monarch signs the bill making it law - formality)
39
Q

Prime Ministers Questions (PMQs) happen…

A

on a Wednesday for 30 minutes

40
Q

How many questions does the leader of the opposition have at PMQs?

A
  1. The leader of the next largest party gets 2
41
Q

As well as party leaders who else gets to ask questions at PMQs?

A

Backbenchers

42
Q

Select Committees are…

A

A small group of MPs who investigate a specific issue

43
Q

A Select Committee’s findings are…

A

Public and the government are expected to respond

44
Q

Parliamentary Privilege…

A

The right of MPs and Lords to make statements in Parliament without being subject to law

45
Q

Opposition…

A

MPs and Lords who are not members of the governing party.

46
Q

Official Opposition

A

The largest party in opposition to the government

47
Q

Opposition are not in a strong position to hold the government to account unless…

A

The government majority is small

48
Q

How many days are opposition allocated to propose subject for debates?

A

20 - 17 for the official opposition…3 for the next biggest party

49
Q

The fund to help opposition parties carry out their business is called…

A

Short Money

50
Q

Which code ensures the opposition gets fair coverage?

A

The Ofcom Broadcasting Code

51
Q

Evidence for the significance of backbenchers….

A
  1. Rebellions
  2. The creation of the backbench business committee
  3. Urgent questions
52
Q

Urgent questions…

A

Allow MPs to ask questions about urgent issues that the government must answer immediately

53
Q

Backbench influence is limited by

A
  1. The power of patronage
  2. Government majority
  3. Attention to an issue does not always mean action

Burnley politics 2 (21 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions