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Which house of the Parliament of the United Kingdom is the lower house?
Which house of the Parliament of the United Kingdom is the lower house?
Where does the House of Commons meet?
Where does the House of Commons meet?
How many members are there in the House of Commons?
How many members are there in the House of Commons?
How are MPs elected to the House of Commons?
How are MPs elected to the House of Commons?
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When did the House of Commons of England start to evolve?
When did the House of Commons of England start to evolve?
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What is the relationship between the House of Commons and the prime minister?
What is the relationship between the House of Commons and the prime minister?
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What power does the House of Lords have over legislation?
What power does the House of Lords have over legislation?
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Which house do ministers in the UK belong to by convention?
Which house do ministers in the UK belong to by convention?
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Who appoints ministers from outside Parliament?
Who appoints ministers from outside Parliament?
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Which prime minister was an exception to the convention of being a member of the House of Commons?
Which prime minister was an exception to the convention of being a member of the House of Commons?
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Which major cabinet positions have been filled by a peer in recent times?
Which major cabinet positions have been filled by a peer in recent times?
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How often does Prime Minister's Questions occur?
How often does Prime Minister's Questions occur?
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What must questions during Prime Minister's Questions relate to?
What must questions during Prime Minister's Questions relate to?
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How strong is the scrutiny of the government by the House of Commons?
How strong is the scrutiny of the government by the House of Commons?
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Which electoral system is employed in Britain, resulting in the governing party often enjoying a large majority in the Commons?
Which electoral system is employed in Britain, resulting in the governing party often enjoying a large majority in the Commons?
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What is the main incentive for a government with a large majority to compromise with other parties?
What is the main incentive for a government with a large majority to compromise with other parties?
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What is the role of Select committees in scrutinizing the government?
What is the role of Select committees in scrutinizing the government?
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When was the last impeachment of a Minister of the Crown in the House of Commons?
When was the last impeachment of a Minister of the Crown in the House of Commons?
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Which house of Parliament has the power to delay a money bill for more than one month?
Which house of Parliament has the power to delay a money bill for more than one month?
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Which house of Parliament may originate bills concerning taxation or supply?
Which house of Parliament may originate bills concerning taxation or supply?
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What types of bills may be presented to the sovereign for royal assent without the consent of the House of Lords?
What types of bills may be presented to the sovereign for royal assent without the consent of the House of Lords?
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How many parliamentary sessions can the House of Lords delay most other public bills for?
How many parliamentary sessions can the House of Lords delay most other public bills for?
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What is the requirement for the House of Lords' consent when extending a parliamentary term beyond five years?
What is the requirement for the House of Lords' consent when extending a parliamentary term beyond five years?
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Who appoints the prime minister when the office falls vacant?
Who appoints the prime minister when the office falls vacant?
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Which house of the Parliament does the prime minister have to be a member of?
Which house of the Parliament does the prime minister have to be a member of?
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What kind of motions can indicate lack of support for the government?
What kind of motions can indicate lack of support for the government?
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What is considered a matter of confidence in the government?
What is considered a matter of confidence in the government?
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What happens when a government loses the confidence of the House of Commons?
What happens when a government loses the confidence of the House of Commons?
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How long did Parliament sit before 2011?
How long did Parliament sit before 2011?
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What can bring about an early general election?
What can bring about an early general election?
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