Commons and Lords Interaction in Legislation: Including the Salisbury Convention (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Flashcards

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Where can bills start in UK Parliament?

Either House of Commons or House of Lords

What is the ping-pong process?

When bill goes back & forth between houses over amendments

Which house has final say on most matters?

House of Commons

What can Parliament Acts do?

Let Commons pass laws without Lords' consent (rarely used)

Act passed using Parliament Act after Lords rejection

Hunting Act 2004

What is the Salisbury Convention?

Lords won't block governing party's manifesto pledges

Purpose of Salisbury Convention

Respects democratic mandate by not blocking manifesto bills

2019 manifesto bill Lords didn't block per Salisbury

European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Bill

What Salisbury Convention allows Lords to do

Scrutinise & suggest amendments but not block

Why are Lords members appointed?

For their expertise

Stages where amendments can be made to bills

Committee Stage and Report Stage

What does ping-pong process resolve?

Disagreements over amendments between the houses

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