Are You a Parliament Pro?
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Are You a Parliament Pro?

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What is the primary function of Parliament?

To make laws and hold the government accountable.

Who can introduce a bill (proposed law)?

A member of Parliament, a government minister, or the King.

What is the role of the House of Lords in reviewing bills?

To review bills in detail and propose amendments before sending them back to the House of Commons for further consideration.

What are the two chambers of the UK Parliament and how are they composed?

<p>The two chambers of the UK Parliament are the House of Commons and the House of Lords. The House of Commons is composed of 650 elected Members of Parliament (MPs), while the House of Lords is composed of appointed members, including life peers, hereditary peers, and bishops of the Church of England.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is the current Speaker of the House of Commons and when was he elected?

<p>The current Speaker of the House of Commons is Sir Lindsay Hoyle, a Labour MP, who was elected in 2019.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the goal of the Blair government's reform of the House of Lords and how many hereditary peers are currently allowed to sit in the House of Lords?

<p>The goal of the Blair government's reform of the House of Lords was to remove the entitlement of most hereditary peers. Currently, only 92 hereditary peers are allowed to sit in the House of Lords.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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