Parliament 0.0 / 5 ? Government & PoliticsParliamentASNone Created by: sairaliaqatCreated on: 26-10-18 19:11 Parliament The British legislature made up of the House of Commons, the House of Lords and the Monarch 1 of 12 House of Commons The primary chamber of the UK legislature, directly elected by voters. There are 650 seats and each one represents a constituency. 2 of 12 House of Lords The second chamber of the UK legislature, not directly elected by voter. 3 of 12 Salisbury Convention The convention whereby the House of Lords does not delay or block legislation that was included in a government's manifesto. 4 of 12 Parliamentary sovereignty Doctrine that gives parliament absolute law making authority. 5 of 12 Motion of no Confidence When MPs can vote out the current PM if they do not feel confident with them in power. 6 of 12 Frontbenchers Ministers or shadow ministers who sit on the front bench/benches when discussing bills that may be passed 7 of 12 Backbenchers MPs who don't have ministerial or shadow ministerial roles with in the party. 8 of 12 The speaker There is only one speaker that monitors debates and can ban MPs if they break any rules. 9 of 12 Whips There is one whip per party and they monitor voting, teach people how to vote and tell them to vote. 10 of 12 Bicameral There are two chambers in the legislature-House of Commons and Lords. 11 of 12 Ministers MPs who are allocated positions in government. Senior ministers are also a part of the chamber. 12 of 12
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