20th Century Politics: Commons vs Lords

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What is the total number of members in the House of Commons?

700
350
300
650 (correct)

Which party was dominant in the House of Commons in the early 1900s?

Liberal Party
Conservative Party
Labour Party
Irish Parliamentary Party (correct)

What significant measure related to Home Rule was passed by Parliament in 1912?

Home Rule was passed with a delay (correct)
Immediate implementation of Home Rule
Home Rule Control Act
Home Rule for Scotland

What is the relationship between the House of Commons and the House of Lords?

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What role does the House of Commons play in the scrutiny of government actions?

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What is the House of Commons?

The House of Commons is the lower chamber of the UK Parliament, with 650 elected members representing different constituencies.

Scrutiny in the House of Commons

The House of Commons scrutinizes the government's actions and policies by holding debates and forming committees to investigate.

Constituent Representation

The House of Commons represents the views of its constituents, meaning the people who voted for them, by debating and advocating for their needs.

Cooperation with the House of Lords

The House of Commons works together with the House of Lords, the upper chamber of Parliament, to create and pass laws.

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Party Dominance in the early 1900s

In the early 1900s, the Irish Parliamentary Party (IPP) held significant power in the House of Commons, often supporting the Liberal Party.

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Study Notes

House of Commons vs House of Lords

The House of Commons has 650 members and is more dominant than the House of Lords, which has 300 members.
The House of Commons scrutinizes government actions via committees.
Members of the House of Commons represent constituents.

20th Century Politics

The Irish Parliamentary Party (IPP) was initially the biggest party in Ireland, and was dominant in the UK.
The IPP agreed to support the Liberal Party to enter government, contingent on support for Home Rule. (This agreement was followed).
Home Rule legislation was passed in the Parliament in 1912, but there was a two year delay before it became law, creating time for unionists to mobilize resistance.

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Explore the differences between the House of Commons and the House of Lords as well as their roles in 20th-century British politics. Learn about the influence of the Irish Parliamentary Party and the events surrounding Home Rule legislation. Test your knowledge of political structures and historical agreements.