Parliament Flashcards
(25 cards)
What is the primary function of the UK Parliament?
To make and pass laws.
True or False: The UK Parliament consists of two houses.
True.
Fill in the blank: The two houses of Parliament are the House of __________ and the House of Lords.
Commons
What is the role of the Prime Minister in Parliament?
To lead the government and represent the executive branch.
Which house of Parliament is elected by the public?
House of Commons.
What is a ‘whip’ in the context of UK politics?
A party official responsible for party discipline and ensuring members vote according to party lines.
True or False: Members of the House of Lords are elected.
False.
What is the maximum duration between general elections in the UK?
Five years.
What is the purpose of a bill in Parliament?
To propose new laws or amend existing laws.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a type of bill? A) Private Bill B) Public Bill C) Local Bill D) Regional Bill
D) Regional Bill.
What is a ‘select committee’?
A committee formed to investigate specific areas of policy and administration.
Fill in the blank: The House of Lords can review and suggest amendments to __________.
legislation.
What is meant by ‘parliamentary sovereignty’?
The principle that Parliament has the supreme legal authority and can create or end any law.
True or False: The Speaker of the House of Commons has a vote in parliamentary decisions.
False.
What is the role of the Leader of the Opposition?
To challenge the government and provide an alternative policy agenda.
What is a ‘confidence vote’?
A vote to determine whether the government still has the support of the majority in the House of Commons.
Multiple Choice: Who appoints members of the House of Lords? A) The Monarch B) The Prime Minister C) The public D) Both A and B
D) Both A and B.
What is the purpose of ‘Prime Minister’s Questions’ (PMQs)?
To allow Members of Parliament to question the Prime Minister about government policies and issues.
Fill in the blank: The __________ is the formal title for the UK Parliament.
Parliament of the United Kingdom.
True or False: The House of Commons has more power than the House of Lords.
True.
What does ‘Royal Assent’ signify?
The formal approval by the monarch for a bill to become law.
What is the significance of the Parliament Acts of 1911 and 1949?
They limit the House of Lords’ ability to delay legislation passed by the House of Commons.
What is an ‘opposition day debate’?
A debate scheduled by the opposition to discuss issues of their choosing.
What is the term for a proposal put forward in Parliament that is not yet a law?
A bill.
