Xiaxu Ming Flashcards
What is the Westminster model
The workings of the British political system
FTPA
2011, Election must be held every 5 years
Scotland act
2012, gave further devolution powers to Scotland
Silk Commission
In 2011 it established to work into devolving further powers to Wales, following a referendum
Boundary reform
Number of MPs 650 -> 600
EVEL
After 2015 general election, English votes for English law -> results in 8 additional stages being added
Recall of MPs Act
2015, in cases of serious misconduct constituencies can now recall their MP
What did Cameron manifesto promise
Promised to rid the Human Rights Act and introduce BBR
Redrawal Agreement Act
2020, makes legal provision for ratifying the Brexit withdrawal agreement and incorporating it into the domestic law of the UK