parliament glossary Flashcards
(12 cards)
1
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coalition government
A
two parties agree to share power
2
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by-election
A
an election in a constituency outside of an election year
3
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pro-remain
A
those against Brexit
4
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whips
A
MPs who enforce party discipline
5
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backbencher
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a MP with no other role, often someone who rebels from their party
6
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frontbencher
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most important MPs of the party
7
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minister
A
a senior MP responsible for running a government department
8
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elective dictatorship
A
lord Hailsham’s theory that once elected the PM is effectively a dictator
9
Q
official opposition
A
the second largest party in parliament
10
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parliament
A
British legislature made up of HoC and HoL
11
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government
A
the party which holds the majority in the House of Commons
12
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fused system
A
executive sits in legislative
