To what extent is the commons more powerful than the lords?

Question 1

What is the primary legislative body in the UK Parliament?

Answer 1

The House of Commons

Question 2

True or False: The House of Lords can veto legislation passed by the House of Commons.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Fill in the blank: The House of Commons is more __________ than the House of Lords.

Answer 3

powerful

Question 4

What is one major power that the House of Commons has over the House of Lords?

Answer 4

The ability to initiate and amend financial legislation.

Question 5

Who is the leader of the House of Commons?

Answer 5

The Prime Minister

Question 6

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a key function of the House of Lords?

Answer 6

To review and revise legislation.

Question 7

How many members are typically in the House of Commons?

Answer 7

650 members

Question 8

True or False: Members of the House of Lords are elected.

Answer 8

False

Question 9

What is the term used for the ability of the Commons to dismiss the government?

Answer 9

Vote of no confidence

Question 10

What does the House of Lords primarily act as in the legislative process?

Answer 10

A revising chamber

Question 11

Fill in the blank: The House of Commons has the power to __________ the government.

Answer 11

scrutinize

Question 12

Multiple Choice: Which of the following can the House of Lords do?

Answer 12

Suggest amendments to legislation.

Question 13

What is the significance of the Parliament Acts of 1911 and 1949?

Answer 13

They allow the Commons to override the Lords in certain situations.

Question 14

True or False: The House of Lords has more power than the House of Commons.

Answer 14

False

Question 15

What is the role of the Speaker in the House of Commons?

Answer 15

To maintain order and oversee debates.

Question 16

Fill in the blank: The House of Lords is made up of life peers, bishops, and __________.

Answer 16

hereditary peers

Question 17

What is one way in which the House of Lords can influence legislation?

Answer 17

By conducting detailed scrutiny and committee work.

Question 18

Multiple Choice: Which chamber is considered the ‘lower house’ of Parliament?

Answer 18

House of Commons

Question 19

What is the main purpose of the House of Commons?

Answer 19

To represent the electorate and make laws.

Question 20

True or False: The House of Lords can delay legislation indefinitely.

Answer 20

False

Question 21

What type of legislation can only be introduced in the House of Commons?

Answer 21

Money bills

Question 22

Fill in the blank: The House of Lords reviews legislation but cannot __________ it.

Answer 22

block

Question 23

What is the term for the process by which the House of Commons can compel the government to justify its actions?

Answer 23

Question Time

Question 24

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a power of the House of Commons?

Answer 24

To appoint the Prime Minister

Question 25

What is one reason why the House of Commons is seen as more democratic than the House of Lords?

Answer 25

Members are elected by the public.

Question 26

True or False: The House of Lords has the same legislative powers as the House of Commons.

Answer 26

False