Chapter 7- Legitmacy (Functions Of Parliament)

Question 1

Expenses Scandal meant…

Answer 1

Parliament lost the public’s trust

Question 2

Reforms due to expenses scandal=

Answer 2

Parliamentary Standard Act 2009- independent parliamentary standards authority formed
The Kelly report 2009- recommended MPs shouldn’t be allowed to claim towards a second home

Question 3

Cash for questions scandal in the 1990s…

Answer 3

MPs accepted cash in order to receive certain questions- gave Parliament a reputation- less legitimate