Debates about the relative power of the two Houses. (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Flashcards
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Structure of UK Parliament
Structure of UK Parliament
Bicameral: elected Commons & appointed Lords
Source of Commons' democratic legitimacy
Source of Commons' democratic legitimacy
Direct elections
How Lords members are selected
How Lords members are selected
Appointed (unelected)
Which House holds primary legislative authority
Which House holds primary legislative authority
House of Commons
Main role of House of Lords
Main role of House of Lords
Revise & scrutinise legislation
Parliament Acts that limit Lords' power (years)
Parliament Acts that limit Lords' power (years)
1911 and 1949
Delay Lords can impose on most bills (Parliament Acts)
Delay Lords can impose on most bills (Parliament Acts)
One year
Delay Lords can impose on Money Bills
Delay Lords can impose on Money Bills
One month
2004 Act passed using Parliament Act
2004 Act passed using Parliament Act
Hunting Act
'Ping-pong' process definition
'Ping-pong' process definition
Bill moves back & forth between two houses
Why House of Lords is valued
Why House of Lords is valued
Expertise & independent judgement
Who MPs in Commons represent
Who MPs in Commons represent
Their constituencies
Basis of Commons supremacy
Basis of Commons supremacy
Democratic legitimacy from direct elections
Focus of Lords reform proposals
Focus of Lords reform proposals
Elected members or reducing size
Trade Bill 2021 example of
Trade Bill 2021 example of
'Ping-pong' between houses