Debates about the relative power of the two Houses. (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Quizzes
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What does bicameral mean in the context of UK Parliament?
What does bicameral mean in the context of UK Parliament?
Parliament consists of two houses
How does the House of Commons derive its democratic legitimacy?
How does the House of Commons derive its democratic legitimacy?
From direct elections
Under the Parliament Acts, how long can the Lords delay most bills?
Under the Parliament Acts, how long can the Lords delay most bills?
One year
How long can the Lords delay Money Bills under the Parliament Acts?
How long can the Lords delay Money Bills under the Parliament Acts?
One month
Which Act was passed using the Parliament Act after the Lords repeatedly rejected it?
Which Act was passed using the Parliament Act after the Lords repeatedly rejected it?
Hunting Act 2004
What is the 'ping-pong' process in Parliament?
What is the 'ping-pong' process in Parliament?
A bill moves back and forth between houses
Which house retained the final say on the Trade Bill (2021)?
Which house retained the final say on the Trade Bill (2021)?
House of Commons
How did Lords' expertise influence the Health and Care Bill (2021)?
How did Lords' expertise influence the Health and Care Bill (2021)?
Medical professionals influenced content
Which house holds primary legislative authority in the UK?
Which house holds primary legislative authority in the UK?
House of Commons
What mandate did the 2019 General Election give the Conservative Party?
What mandate did the 2019 General Election give the Conservative Party?
To implement Brexit
What did the Lords' revision of the Environment Bill (2021) result in?
What did the Lords' revision of the Environment Bill (2021) result in?
Significant amendments on protections
What do proposals for Lords reform often focus on?
What do proposals for Lords reform often focus on?
Introducing elected members or reducing size