Who is in Parliament? Flashcards
(28 cards)
What is the primary function of Parliament in the UK?
To make and pass laws.
How many Houses are there in the UK Parliament?
Two: the House of Commons and the House of Lords.
True or False: The House of Commons is made up of Members of Parliament (MPs) elected by the public.
True.
What is the term for a member of the House of Commons?
Member of Parliament (MP).
Fill in the blank: The House of Lords is made up of appointed members, including _______ and bishops.
life peers.
Who is the leader of the House of Commons?
The Prime Minister.
What is the role of the Speaker of the House of Commons?
To preside over debates and maintain order.
How are members of the House of Lords appointed?
By appointment, inheritance, or ecclesiastical office.
What is a ‘majority’ in the context of House of Commons votes?
More than half of the votes cast.
True or False: All Members of Parliament are part of a political party.
False.
What is the maximum number of Members of Parliament in the House of Commons?
650.
What is the term for the process of reviewing and amending proposed legislation in Parliament?
Scrutiny.
Fill in the blank: The Prime Minister selects members of the _______ to form the Cabinet.
House of Commons.
What is the role of the House of Lords in the legislative process?
To review and suggest amendments to legislation proposed by the House of Commons.
Who can initiate a vote of no confidence against the Prime Minister?
Members of the House of Commons.
True or False: The House of Lords can veto legislation passed by the House of Commons.
False.
What is a ‘whip’ in the context of UK Parliament?
A party official responsible for party discipline and ensuring members vote according to party lines.
Which House of Parliament is considered the ‘upper house’?
The House of Lords.
What is a ‘backbencher’?
A Member of Parliament who does not hold a ministerial position.
Fill in the blank: The _______ is the head of state in the UK.
Monarch.
What is the purpose of Select Committees in Parliament?
To investigate specific areas of policy and administration.
Who can be a member of the House of Lords?
Life peers, bishops, and hereditary peers.
What is the term for the annual speech given by the Queen outlining the government’s agenda?
The Queen’s Speech.
True or False: The House of Commons can override decisions made by the House of Lords.
True.
