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Which house of the UK Parliament is known as the elected lower house?
Which house of the UK Parliament is known as the elected lower house?
- Senedd
- House of Commons (correct)
- Crown Court
- House of Lords
Wales creates laws for areas like health and education through its devolved legislature, the Assembly.
Wales creates laws for areas like health and education through its devolved legislature, the Assembly.
False (B)
What is the main legislative body in the UK Parliament responsible for introducing and debating bills?
What is the main legislative body in the UK Parliament responsible for introducing and debating bills?
House of Commons
Zimbabwe has a written constitution which is the _____ law of the land.
Zimbabwe has a written constitution which is the _____ law of the land.
Match the components of the UK legislative process to their roles:
Match the components of the UK legislative process to their roles:
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UK Parliament's Supreme Legislative Power
UK Parliament's Supreme Legislative Power
The UK parliament is the supreme legislative body, meaning it holds the highest power to create laws and has the authority to enact any legislation it chooses to.
Bicameral Legislature
Bicameral Legislature
A legislative body is formed from two houses, each with its own roles and powers. In the UK, the two houses are the House of Commons and the House of Lords.
House of Commons
House of Commons
The House of Commons is the elected lower house of parliament, representing the people's will and holding significant power in lawmaking.
House of Lords
House of Lords
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Bill in the UK Parliament
Bill in the UK Parliament
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Study Notes
Parliamentary Law Making
- England and Wales are two of the four constituent countries of the United Kingdom.
- The parliament of the United Kingdom, located in London, is responsible for making laws for the whole United Kingdom.
- Wales has its own devolved legislature (the Senedd) with powers to make laws on health, education, and agriculture impacting only Wales.
- England and Wales legally share a system with same laws, courts (e.g., Crown Court, Court of Appeal), and similar procedures.
UK Parliament
- The UK Parliament is the supreme legislative body.
- It can create any law it chooses.
- The UK Parliament is a bicameral legislature, consisting of the House of Commons and the House of Lords, with the monarch as a third component, approving laws.
House of Commons
- The House of Commons is the lower house of Parliament, historically more powerful despite its lower position.
- MPs represent geographical constituencies.
- Elections occur every five years, but can be called sooner.
- MPs can also be elected via by-elections.
- The House of Commons is the primary legislative body in the UK. Bills are introduced, debated, and go through scrutiny stages before being sent to the House of Lords.
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Explore the structure and functions of the UK Parliament, including the roles of the House of Commons and the devolved legislature in Wales. Understand how laws are made and the legislative powers granted to various bodies within the UK. This quiz provides a comprehensive overview of parliamentary law making in England and Wales.
