2.2

• What are the exclusive powers of the House of Commons?

  Examination and approval of financial affairs
• What is one of the main powers of the House of Lords?

  Delaying primary legislation for up to one year
• Why does the House of Commons have the power to dismiss a government?

  Due to a vote of no confidence
• What is the role of select committees in the House of Commons?

  To examine the work of government departments
• What can private members in the House of Commons do?

  Introduce legislation of their own
• How does the House of Lords participate in the legislative process?

  By proposing amendments to legislation
• What is the difference in legislative power between the House of Commons and the House of Lords?

  The Commons can veto outright, Lords can only delay
• What is a key limitation of the House of Lords regarding legislation?

  It can only delay legislation by one year
• What does it mean that the House of Commons has sovereign powers?

  It can make decisions without external approval
• Why is the House of Lords considered to lack democratic legitimacy?

  It is not elected by the public
• How does the House of Commons maintain its sovereignty?

  It remains sovereign even with a government mandate
• What is one power that the House of Lords does not have?

  It cannot dismiss a government
• How can MPs in the House of Commons act against party whips?

  They can defy the party whips if they choose
• What is the potential threat to the House of Lords?

  It is considered by the threat of reform or abolition
• Who has the final say on legislative amendments?

  The House of Commons
• What happens if the House of Lords proposes amendments?

  They can be overruled by the House of Commons
• What is a key difference in financial powers between the two Houses?

  The Commons has control over public finance
• What is the role of the House of Commons in financial affairs?

  It examines and approves financial affairs
• What is the maximum time the House of Lords can delay primary legislation?

  One year
• What is the significance of the House of Commons' ability to dismiss a government?

  It holds the government accountable to the electorate
• How does the House of Lords' power to propose amendments differ from the House of Commons?

  The Lords can propose but can be overruled
• What is one function that both Houses share?

  Debating legislation and voting on proposals
• What is the role of the House of Lords in examining secondary legislation?

  It makes recommendations for further consideration
• How do the powers of the House of Commons and House of Lords compare in terms of legislative authority?

  The Commons has greater legislative authority than the Lords
• What is the significance of the House of Commons' ability to call ministers to account?

  It ensures government accountability and transparency
• What is one power that the House of Commons has that the House of Lords does not?

  Complete veto of legislation in certain circumstances
• How does the House of Commons influence financial affairs?

  It has potential control over public finance
• What is the relationship between the government’s manifesto commitments and the House of Lords?

  The Lords cannot obstruct the government's commitments
• What is a key feature of debates in the House of Commons?

  Debating key issues of the day
• What is the role of the House of Lords in the legislative process?

  It can propose amendments but lacks final say
• How does the House of Commons' power to examine financial affairs compare to the House of Lords' power?

  The Commons can examine, the Lords cannot regulate
• What is the significance of the House of Commons' final say on legislative amendments?

  It ensures the elected body has ultimate authority
• What is one power that both Houses share in the legislative process?

  Debating legislation
• How does the House of Lords' ability to delay legislation impact the legislative process?

  It provides time for further consideration
• What is the impact of the House of Commons' ability to call ministers to account?

  It enhances government accountability and transparency
• What is the role of the House of Lords in the legislative process?

  To propose amendments to legislation
• How does the House of Commons' power to dismiss a government affect its authority?

  It reinforces its role as a check on the government
• What is the significance of the House of Commons' examination of financial affairs?

  It ensures responsible management of public funds
• What is one limitation of the House of Lords in terms of legislative power?

  It cannot veto legislation outright
• How does the House of Commons' ability to propose amendments impact the legislative process?

  It allows for direct influence on legislation