The functions of parliment Flashcards
What does parliment react to?
legislation put infront of ot either by voting for/against or proposing amendments to bills
What is the work of party whips?
They strongarm MPs to instruct party MPs how to vote
What act pushed through parliment?
2005 prevention of terror act took 18 days.
What happend on the 3rd of September 2019?
the British Conservative Party withdrew the whip from 21 of its MPs who had voted against the Government.
Example of a rushed legislation?
1991 Dangerous dog act.
What are ministers duties?
Ministers have duty to explain/defend policy. Most Govt. departments are represented by a Junior minister from HOL.
What happend in 2010 to give backbenchers more say in parliment?
2010 the creation of Backbench Business committee has given backbenchers more sway in agenda.
Whats providing ministers conventions?
Providing Ministers
Convention is that ministers must reside in either house
What do Lords do and how are they represented.
Lords tend to provide expert oversight of legislation. Not representative, 50%+ over 70, 95% white and 75% male.
How many bitches can Taran get
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What does FPTP mean?
FPTP means a strong link between MP and constituents and MPs are expected to respond to issues raised in their constituency in Parliament.
