Parliamentary Law Making in the UK
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Which of the following countries shares a parliament with England and Wales?

  • Scotland
  • Northern Ireland
  • Zimbabwe
  • All of the above (correct)

The UK has a written constitution that serves as the supreme law of the land.

False (B)

What is the primary legislative body in the UK Parliament?

House of Commons

The House of Lords is the __________ house of the UK Parliament.

<p>upper</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following components of the UK Parliament with their descriptions:

<p>House of Commons = Elected lower house that debates most bills House of Lords = Separate upper house Monarch = Provides final approval for laws Parliamentary Sovereignty = Principle that Parliament can create any law</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the principle that the UK Parliament can create any law it chooses?

<p>Parliamentary sovereignty (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The House of Commons is considered the upper house of the UK Parliament.

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What is the name of Wales's devolved legislature?

<p>Senedd</p> Signup and view all the answers

In Zimbabwe, all laws must conform to its __________.

<p>written constitution</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the components of the UK Parliament with their roles:

<p>House of Commons = Primary legislative body House of Lords = Upper house Monarch = Provides final approval for laws Senedd = Devolved legislature in Wales</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Parliamentary Sovereignty

The principle that the UK Parliament, specifically the House of Commons, has the ultimate power to make laws and cannot be overruled.

House of Commons

The lower house of the UK Parliament, composed of elected Members of Parliament (MPs), representing specific geographic constituencies.

House of Lords

The upper house of the UK Parliament, composed of peers. It primarily acts as a revising and scrutinizing chamber for bills passed by the House of Commons.

Bicameral Parliament

The UK's current system of governance, featuring a parliament with two houses (the House of Commons and the House of Lords) and a monarch who signs bills into law.

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Monarch's Role in Lawmaking

The monarch, in the UK, acts as the final authority on bills passed by Parliament, signifying their formal approval.

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Constitutional Supremacy

A legal system where parliamentary acts, including those from the House of Commons, are subject to the supremacy of the written constitution.

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Bill Process

The process by which a bill is introduced, debated, voted on, and potentially amended by both houses of parliament.

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Royal Assent

The monarch formally approves bills passed by Parliament, signifying their transformation into law.

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Bicameral Legislature

A system where the legislative branch of government is composed of two chambers or houses.

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Study Notes

Parliamentary Law Making

  • England and Wales are two of the four countries in the UK, along with Scotland and Northern Ireland.
  • England and Wales share a UK parliament in London, responsible for laws affecting the entire UK.
  • Wales has a devolved legislature (Senedd) with powers over specific areas like health, education, and agriculture, impacting only Wales.
  • England and Wales share a legal system, with similar laws and courts (e.g., Crown Court, Court of Appeal).
  • Zimbabwe has a written constitution, which acts as the supreme law of the land. All laws must comply with it.
  • The UK has no written constitution; its parliament holds ultimate law-making authority.
  • The UK parliament is a bicameral legislature (two houses), a continuous representative assembly, and one of the oldest in the world.

House of Commons

  • The House of Commons is the lower house of the UK parliament, historically more powerful than the House of Lords, despite being a lower house
  • MPs represent geographical constituencies; the person who gains the most votes is elected.
  • Elections occur every five years but can be called earlier.
  • MPs can also be elected through by-elections if an MP dies or retires.
  • The House of Commons is the UK's primary legislative body; most legislation starts there.
  • Bills are debated and amended in various stages, then sent to the House of Lords.
  • The House of Commons is the primary legislative body in the UK and where most bills are introduced.
  • Bills, after scrutiny and debate, are sent to the House of Lords.

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Explore the intricacies of parliamentary law making in England and Wales. This quiz covers the structure of the UK parliament, the role of the House of Commons, and the comparative aspects of legal systems in the UK and Zimbabwe. Test your knowledge on legislative powers and constitutional frameworks.

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