The Structure and Functions of Parliament (AQA A-Level Politics): Flashcards
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Bicameral parliament
Bicameral parliament
Two chambers: House of Commons and House of Lords
Number of MPs in House of Commons
Number of MPs in House of Commons
650 MPs
Approximate size of House of Lords
Approximate size of House of Lords
Around 800 peers
Year full female suffrage achieved
Year full female suffrage achieved
1928
Parliament Acts that established Commons supremacy
Parliament Acts that established Commons supremacy
1911 and 1949
Year Parliament first televised
Year Parliament first televised
1989
Speaker's main role in Commons
Speaker's main role in Commons
Keep order and administer House rules
Three-line whip meaning
Three-line whip meaning
Party expects all MPs to attend and vote as instructed
Four main functions of Parliament
Four main functions of Parliament
Legislative, Representative, Scrutiny, Deliberative
Three types of members in House of Lords
Three types of members in House of Lords
Life peers, 92 hereditary peers, 26 bishops