Influences On Parliament

Question 1

Political

Answer 1

When there is a general election all the parties publish a list of reforms they would carry out if elected. This is a manifesto. After they have 5 years to implement it.

Question 2

Political- Advantages

Answer 2

• Democratic.
• Government are in the House of Commons, so every law proposed will be passed.

Question 3

Political- Disadvantages

Answer 3

• If a different part is elected into Government, they may disagree with laws made by the previous Government and change them.

Question 4

Public Opinion/Media

Answer 4

• Governments want to be reelected so many bend to public opinion and pressure for the media. The media play a large role in bringing public opinion to the Governments attention.

Question 5

Public Opinion/Media- Advantages

Answer 5

• Parliament can respond to specific events and public opinions.

Question 6

Public Opinion/Media- Disadvantages

Answer 6

• The Government may respond too quickly, which can lead to laws being created too quickly, not thought through and poorly drafted.

Question 7

Pressure Groups

Answer 7

Pressure groups are created to pursue a particular interest or cause.

Question 8

Pressure Groups- Advantages

Answer 8

• Often raise important issues to parliament’s attention on a wide variety of themes.

Question 9

Pressure Groups- Disadvantages

Answer 9

• Different pressure groups could promote opposite ideals.

Question 10

Law Reform Bodies

Answer 10

The law commission is the main law reform body. It’s a permanent panel of legal experts who research areas of law and recommended which laws need to be reformed..

Question 11

Law Reform Bodies- Advantages

Answer 11

• The law is researched by experts and the commission consults widely on its projects.

Question 12

Law Reform Bodies- Disadvantages

Answer 12

• Lack of parliamentary time means that many proposals are not enacted.