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What distinguishes the House of Commons from the House of Lords?
What distinguishes the House of Commons from the House of Lords?
- It is responsible for approving the monarch's decisions.
- It is elected while the House of Lords is not. (correct)
- It has more members than the House of Lords.
- It represents geographic constituencies. (correct)
Which of the following statements about the Senate in Wales is correct?
Which of the following statements about the Senate in Wales is correct?
- It can legislate on specific issues like health and education. (correct)
- It has the power to make laws on all matters.
- It is a part of the UK Parliament.
- It is located in Scotland.
What is the main legislative authority of the UK?
What is the main legislative authority of the UK?
- The Monarch.
- The Parliament of the UK. (correct)
- The House of Lords.
- The Prime Minister's Office.
How often are elections for Members of Parliament in the House of Commons typically held?
How often are elections for Members of Parliament in the House of Commons typically held?
Which institutions comprise the Parliament of the United Kingdom?
Which institutions comprise the Parliament of the United Kingdom?
What is a key concept that describes the authority of the UK Parliament?
What is a key concept that describes the authority of the UK Parliament?
Which court hears appeals from high courts and county courts in England and Wales?
Which court hears appeals from high courts and county courts in England and Wales?
What system of governance does Zimbabwe operate under?
What system of governance does Zimbabwe operate under?
Which entity holds the power to make laws specifically for Wales?
Which entity holds the power to make laws specifically for Wales?
What is the role of the monarch in the UK legislative process?
What is the role of the monarch in the UK legislative process?
What characteristic defines the Parliament of the United Kingdom?
What characteristic defines the Parliament of the United Kingdom?
What term describes the principle that the UK Parliament can create any law it chooses?
What term describes the principle that the UK Parliament can create any law it chooses?
How are Members of Parliament (MPs) typically elected in the House of Commons?
How are Members of Parliament (MPs) typically elected in the House of Commons?
Which type of legislature does not require a written constitution?
Which type of legislature does not require a written constitution?
What happens after a bill passes through the House of Commons?
What happens after a bill passes through the House of Commons?
Which courts are part of the legal system shared by England and Wales?
Which courts are part of the legal system shared by England and Wales?
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Parliament of the UK
Parliament of the UK
The UK's governing body, responsible for creating laws that affect the entire country.
Senedd
Senedd
The Welsh legislature with powers to make laws on specific matters affecting Wales.
Parliamentary Sovereignty
Parliamentary Sovereignty
The principle that the Parliament of the UK holds the supreme law-making authority.
House of Commons
House of Commons
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Member of Parliament (MP)
Member of Parliament (MP)
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Bill
Bill
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House of Lords
House of Lords
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Monarch
Monarch
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England and Wales legal system
England and Wales legal system
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How a bill becomes a law
How a bill becomes a law
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Monarch's Role
Monarch's Role
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Study Notes
Parliamentary Law Making
- England and Wales are two of four constituent countries in the UK.
- The UK Parliament, located in London, is responsible for laws affecting all four countries.
- Wales has a devolved legislature (Senedd) with powers over specific areas like health, education, and agriculture.
- England and Wales share a legal system (same laws). The Crown Court of England and Wales handles serious crimes; the Court of Appeal of England and Wales is located in London and handles appeals from High Courts and County Courts.
- The UK's Parliament is the supreme legislative body, able to create any law it chooses. The UK does not have a written constitution. This places the UK Parliament at the top of the decision-making hierarchy.
- It is a bicameral legislature (two houses).
House of Commons
- The elected lower house of Parliament has significant power, despite its position (Historically this house has had more power than the upper house).
- MPs represent geographical constituencies. The person with the most votes in a particular constituency wins the seat.
- Elections occur every five years but can be called earlier (e.g. if an MP dies or retires).
- MPs can also be elected through by-elections if they die or retire.
- The House of Commons is the primary legislative body in the UK.
- Bills are introduced, discussed, and scrutinized before being sent to the House of Lords. Bills go through various stages, including debate and scrutiny before being sent to the House of Lords.
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Description
This quiz explores the legislative framework of the UK Parliament, including its structure, powers, and the roles of the House of Commons and the devolved legislature in Wales. Test your understanding of how laws are made and the significance of the Parliament in the UK legal system.
