Effective at scrutinising

• What is the role of backbenchers in scrutinising legislation?


  They are effective at scrutinising legislation.
• How does backbench power change with the size of the government's majority?


  Backbench power increases when the government has a small majority.
• Why can backbenchers defy party whips more easily?


  They can defy whips as they hold no position in government.
• What does "redness of grievance" refer to in the context of backbenchers?


  It refers to raising a case in the House of Commons to increase public awareness of an issue.
• What is one of the important roles of backbenchers in select committees?


  They have an important role in scrutinising the work of the executive.
• What power do backbenchers have regarding a government in crisis?


  They can dismiss a government with a vote of no confidence.
• How can backbenchers influence legislation on public bill committees?


  They can amend legislation on public bill committees.
• What does the backbench business committee do?


  It provides more control over the parliamentary agenda by choosing topics for debates.
• What are the key functions of backbenchers in Parliament?


  • Scrutinise legislation
  • Increase power with a small government majority
  • Defy party whips due to lack of government position
  • Raise public awareness of issues
  • Work on select committees
  • Dismiss government with a vote of no confidence
  • Amend legislation on public bill committees
  • Control parliamentary agenda through the backbench business committee