W2

Question 1

What is parliament made up of

Answer 1

House of commons, lords, and the monarch

Question 2

What is the work of an MP in constituency

Answer 2

Helps constitutes with problems
Visits groups and individuals to hear issues and concerns
Respond to campaigns

Question 3

What is the work of an MP in Westminster

Answer 3

Represents their constituency
Raises issues on behalf of constituents
Pass new laws
Scrutinises work of the government

Question 4

What is the role of the house of lords

Answer 4

Scrutinises legislation
Holds government to account
Laws must be passed through them
People can interpret this title

Question 5

What is the role of the monarch

Answer 5

Constitutional in opening and dissolving parliament
Approving bills before they become
Appointment prime minister
Politically neutral

Question 6

What is the UK government

Answer 6

The party with majority of seats in house of commons
Runs departments
Purposes new laws to parliament
Accountable to parliament