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What is the primary role of Life Peers in the House of Lords?
What is the primary role of Life Peers in the House of Lords?
How many hereditary peers remain in the House of Lords following the reforms of 1999?
How many hereditary peers remain in the House of Lords following the reforms of 1999?
Who primarily appoints Life Peers in the House of Lords?
Who primarily appoints Life Peers in the House of Lords?
What is the focus of the Public Accounts Committee?
What is the focus of the Public Accounts Committee?
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Which type of committee consists of members from both the Commons and the Lords?
Which type of committee consists of members from both the Commons and the Lords?
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Which category of Lords is appointed for their lifetime and typically has expertise in public life?
Which category of Lords is appointed for their lifetime and typically has expertise in public life?
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The House of Lords consists solely of elected members.
The House of Lords consists solely of elected members.
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Name one responsibility of Parliamentary Committees.
Name one responsibility of Parliamentary Committees.
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The __________ consist of bishops from the Church of England who sit in the House of Lords.
The __________ consist of bishops from the Church of England who sit in the House of Lords.
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Match the following types of Lords with their descriptions:
Match the following types of Lords with their descriptions:
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Study Notes
The House of Lords
- The unelected upper house of Parliament
- Members are known as Lords or Peers
- Divided into categories:
Life Peers
- Appointed for life by the monarch, usually on the Prime Minister's advice
- Primarily appointed for expertise, experience, or public contributions
Hereditary Peers
- Inherit their titles
- Following reforms in 1999, only 92 remain
- These remaining peers are elected by other hereditary peers
Lords Spiritual
- 26 bishops of the Church of England
- Also known as "Lords Spiritual"
- Sit in the House of Lords
Parliamentary Committees
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Crucial for scrutinizing and creating legislation
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Examples include Public Bill Committees
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Committees examine bills in detail and provide recommendations and amendments
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Many different types of committees exist
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Committees often organized by government departments (e.g., Treasury, Foreign Affairs)
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Investigate specific policy areas
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Committees scrutinize government departments/policy areas
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Public Accounts Committee: Examines public spending, ensuring funds are used efficiently
- Only exists in the House of Commons
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Joint Committees: Consist of members from both the House of Commons and the House of Lords; conduct inquiries into specific policy areas or issues
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Vital for scrutiny and legislation formation
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Explore the structure and functions of the House of Lords, the unelected upper house of Parliament. Learn about the different categories of members, including life peers, hereditary peers, and Lords Spiritual, as well as the crucial role of parliamentary committees in legislation.
