HoL And HoC Flashcards
(16 cards)
what are the characteristics of the house of lords
-unelected
-cannot amend money bills
-high level debating
-salisbury doctrine, lords cant block legislation from the governments legislation
what are the characteristics of the house of commons
-Mp’s make private member bills
-financial privilege
-legitimacy
-payed a wage
-mps represent constituencies
which characteristics do the house of lords and house of commons share
-scrutiny of the government
-debating
-passing legislation
-select committees
what is a delegate
a delegate is an individual selected to act on behalf of others on the basis of clear instructions
what is a trustee model
states that mps are free to decide on how to vote based on personal judgement
how was the trustee model disproven
brexit highlighted that half of all mps didnt vote the same way a constituency majotity
what is a microcosm
reflection of society
what is descriptive representation
occurs when a legislation mirrors the society it represents
what are forms of scrutiny of the government
-PMQs
-role of the opposition
-select committees
-debates
-back benchers
when was the mp expenses scandal
2009
which newspaper exposed the mp expenses scandal
the daily telegraph
how many mps were forced to repay money due to the mp expenses scandal
392
do the HOL have the power to vote to dissolve parliament
no
can the HOL vote in confidence motions
no
what are the roles of the PM
PMQs
public speaking
chairing cabinet
managing the executive
prerogative powers
appointing government
what is individual ministerial responsibility
is something goes wrong in a ministeral department then they should take responsibility and resign
