UK and US: The extent to which each of the Houses are equal. (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Flashcards
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UK's dominant legislative body
UK's dominant legislative body
House of Commons
How often are UK MPs elected?
How often are UK MPs elected?
Every five years
Which UK house has exclusive power over money bills?
Which UK house has exclusive power over money bills?
House of Commons
UK PM & Cabinet accountability
UK PM & Cabinet accountability
Directly accountable to House of Commons
Are UK House of Lords members elected?
Are UK House of Lords members elected?
No, they are appointed
How long can Lords delay legislation (non-money bills)?
How long can Lords delay legislation (non-money bills)?
Up to a year
Salisbury Convention meaning
Salisbury Convention meaning
Lords won't oppose manifesto promises from ruling party
When did Lords lose judicial role?
When did Lords lose judicial role?
2009 (UK Supreme Court established)
US House of Representatives election frequency
US House of Representatives election frequency
Every two years
Which US house initiates revenue bills?
Which US house initiates revenue bills?
House of Representatives
US House's sole impeachment power
US House's sole impeachment power
Sole power to impeach federal officials including President
US Senate election term & state representation
US Senate election term & state representation
Six years; two Senators per state
US Senate's exclusive confirmation power
US Senate's exclusive confirmation power
Confirm presidential appointments & ratify treaties
US Senate filibuster supermajority requirement
US Senate filibuster supermajority requirement
60 out of 100 Senators to end debate
UK vs US: Which has more equal houses?
UK vs US: Which has more equal houses?
US has co-equal chambers; UK Commons dominates Lords