parliament

• What is the House of Commons' role in parliament?

  To debate big issues, propose laws, amend existing laws, and challenge the government's work.
• Who are the members of the House of Commons elected by?

  the electorate
• In the House of Commons, the Prime Minister chooses a cabinet made up of who?

  20 senior ministers
• In the House of Commons, parties that are not in power are called what?

  The opposition
• In the House of Commons, what is the country divided into?

  Constituencies, and each of those vote for 1 MP. There are 650 MPs who each represent a constituency.
• How many members does the House of Lords have?

  Around 800 (700 life peers, 92 hereditary peers, 26 senior bishops).
• What are Lords selected based on?

  Their knowledge and experience.
• What is the role of the House of Lords in parliament?

  To hold the government to account by using their expertise to look at laws and issues in detail.
• What is the Monarchy's role in Parliament?

  They meet the Prime Minister once a week to hear what's going on in Parliament and formally agree every new law. Their role is mainly ceremonial.
• What does Parliament consist of?

  • House of Commons
  • House of Lords
  • The Crown
• As a part of democracy, why is Parliament significant?

  As a part of democracy, laws should be made by the elected representatives of society; in the UK, Parliament is the elected representative.
• Is the House of Lords an elected body?

  No (but this was different before 1999).
• Is the House of Commons an elected body?

  Yes