1.2.1 The structure and role of Parliament

• Members of the House of Commons are called MPs
• How many MPs are currently in the House of Commons?

  650
• How are MPs in the House of Commons elected?

  General elections
• The elected nature of the House of Commons contrasts with the unelected House of Lords.


  True
• MPs play a primary role in passing legislation
• Who is the head of the UK government?

  The Prime Minister
• The Prime Minister advises the monarch on matters of state.

  True
• The Speaker of the House of Commons must remain impartial and neutral
• The House of Commons is one of the two chambers of the UK Parliament, the other being the House of Lords
• The House of Commons currently has 650 MPs.


  True
• The House of Commons is considered the more powerful and influential chamber of the UK Parliament.


  True
• The election of MPs ensures democratic representation
• The Prime Minister is the leader of the political party with the most seats in the House of Commons.

  True
• What is the other chamber of the UK Parliament besides the House of Commons?

  House of Lords
• The House of Commons is responsible for passing legislation and scrutinizing the government.

  True
• The Speaker of the House of Commons is elected to maintain order
• Significance of the election of MPs in the House of Commons

  1️⃣ Democratic representation

  2️⃣ Accountability

  3️⃣ Policy influence
• What are local electoral areas in the UK called?

  Constituencies
• The House of Commons' democratic legitimacy arises from its direct election by the people.


  True
• The Prime Minister forms the government by appointing members of the Cabinet
• What is the role of the Speaker in the House of Commons?

  Maintaining order
• The Speaker ensures fair and efficient discussions in Parliament.


  True
• Members of Parliament (MPs) are elected through general elections in local constituencies.


  True
• The House of Commons is responsible for scrutinizing the government
• The Speaker of the House of Commons is an MP elected to chair debates and maintain order
• Describe the process of electing MPs in the House of Commons.

  1️⃣ A general election is held in local constituencies across the UK.

  2️⃣ Voters in each constituency elect one MP.
• The elected House of Commons shapes policies that affect citizens' lives
• Match the Prime Minister's powers and functions with their descriptions.

  Forming the government ↔️ Appoints Cabinet members

  Setting the agenda ↔️ Determines legislative priorities

  Advising the monarch ↔️ Advises on state matters

  Representing the UK ↔️ Acts as chief domestic and international representative
• The Speaker of the House of Commons is an elected MP who presides over debates and enforces parliamentary rules.


  True
• Describe the stages of the legislative process in the UK Parliament.

  1️⃣ Proposal

  2️⃣ First Reading

  3️⃣ Second Reading

  4️⃣ Committee Stage

  5️⃣ Report Stage

  6️⃣ Third Reading

  7️⃣ Royal Assent
• The House of Lords uses its expertise and independence to scrutinize legislation.


  True
• The House of Commons is one of the two chambers of the UK Parliament, the other being the House of Lords
• The House of Commons is considered the more powerful and influential chamber of the UK Parliament.

  True
• MPs in the House of Commons are elected through a general election held in local constituencies
• The House of Lords is unelected, which contrasts with the elected House of Commons.


  True
• What is the Prime Minister's role in forming the government?

  Appointing Cabinet members
• What must the Prime Minister maintain to remain in power?

  Majority support of MPs
• The Speaker of the House of Commons must remain neutral and impartial during debates.


  True
• What act turns a bill into law?

  Royal Assent
• A bill can be proposed by the government or a private member