Uk Legislative Branch: Parliament

Question 1

Structure of Parliament

Answer 1

HOC
- 650MPs
- Elected using FPTP

HOL
- Unelected
- Cant stop the bill

Question 2

Whips

Answer 2

• In charge of party discipline
• Ensure MPs stay loyal
• Whip can get removed
  E.g. 2019 Boris Johnson removed the whip from 21MPs

Question 3

Functions of Parliament

Answer 3

Legislative
- Laws introduced, debated, passed
Representative
- Represents people
Scrutiny
- Scrutinizing the government
Deliberative
- Main place for discussion