Governing the UK: The Functions of the House of Commons

It is important that the functions of the House of Commons are fully understood, as a question may be asked on this topic.

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  • Created by: Joe Brown
  • Created on: 02-06-11 12:51
Who introduces Private Members' Bills?
Individual MPs
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Why is it often argued that Parliament does not debate upon policies effectively?
The whip system tells MPs how to vote
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Who are MPs supposed to represent?
Their constituents
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Where are ministers (and shadow ministers) recruited from?
The back benches
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In what year did David Cameron join parliament?
2001
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Why is it often argued that Parliament does not debate upon policies effectively?

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The whip system tells MPs how to vote

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Who are MPs supposed to represent?

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Where are ministers (and shadow ministers) recruited from?

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In what year did David Cameron join parliament?

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