The main powers of the House of Lords. (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Quizzes
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What is the House of Lords particularly renowned for in the UK legislative process?
What is the House of Lords particularly renowned for in the UK legislative process?
Detailed scrutiny & revision of bills
What can the Lords do with secondary (delegated) legislation?
What can the Lords do with secondary (delegated) legislation?
Scrutinize & sometimes reject it
Which 2021 bill did the Lords scrutinize regarding provisions affecting the right to protest?
Which 2021 bill did the Lords scrutinize regarding provisions affecting the right to protest?
Police, Crime, Sentencing & Courts Bill
For how long can the House of Lords delay legislation?
For how long can the House of Lords delay legislation?
Up to one year
What are Crossbench peers known for?
What are Crossbench peers known for?
Not being affiliated with any party
Which Lords member shaped palliative care provisions in the Health and Care Bill (2021)?
Which Lords member shaped palliative care provisions in the Health and Care Bill (2021)?
Baroness Finlay of Llandaff
What is the 'ping-pong' procedure in Parliament?
What is the 'ping-pong' procedure in Parliament?
Bill goes back & forth between Houses
Which 2020 bill did the Lords delay due to constitutional concerns regarding post-Brexit matters?
Which 2020 bill did the Lords delay due to constitutional concerns regarding post-Brexit matters?
Internal Market Bill
Until what year did the House of Lords act as the highest court of appeal in the UK?
Until what year did the House of Lords act as the highest court of appeal in the UK?
2009
What were Law Lords officially called?
What were Law Lords officially called?
Lords of Appeal in Ordinary
Which 2021 bill experienced prolonged 'ping-pong' over environmental protections?
Which 2021 bill experienced prolonged 'ping-pong' over environmental protections?
Environment Bill
Why were judicial functions transferred from the Lords to the Supreme Court in 2009?
Why were judicial functions transferred from the Lords to the Supreme Court in 2009?
To enhance separation of powers