political party influence

• what is the role of the political party with the majority of MPs in the HC?

  The Government, formed by the political party with the majority of MPs, is elected by the public. The Prime Minister leads the Government, and the party's manifesto forms the basis of the laws they aim to implement during their term.
• What is a manifesto, and how does it influence the law-making process?

  A manifesto is a set of ideas formulated by a political party seeking votes in a general election. If the party is elected, the manifesto promises should become law within the government's term.
• how do MPs rep their constituencies and political parties?

  MPs are elected by the public to represent a constituency and a political party. Opposition MPs represent minority parties, while backbench MPs do not form part of the Government or shadow-government and sit on the back benches in the House of Commons.
• what is a private member's bill, and it's signfiicance?

  A Private Members' Bill allows MPs to introduce Bills to Parliament, providing an opportunity to influence legislation. Although only 3% of legislative time is devoted to these Bills, they still offer a chance for legislative input from MPs outside the Government.
• how does the majority party exert it's influence on legislation?

  The majority party forms a strong government due to the electoral system. It must get its Bills approved by Parliament, but unless opposition parties unite and some MPs vote against the government, most new Acts are formulated and proposed by the Government. Around 97% of parliamentary time devoted to legislation is for Government Bills.
• Why is the majority party's influence on the legislation significant?

  The majority party's influence is significant because the UK's electoral system usually produces strong governments with large majorities, ensuring that most legislative time is dedicated to Government Bills, which are more likely to be passed into law.
• what are the advantages of a democratically elected govt in terms of the legislation?

  the government is ready to introduce laws promised in its manifesto.

  It is powerful and can bring about change due to its majority.

  It can be responsive to arising issues and public opinion.
• How do individual MPs contribute to the legislative process?

  Individual MPs can represent minority views far more than the government.

  They can represent public opinion, bringing issues to the attention of Parliament.
• WHat is a disadvantage of a strong government in the legislative process?

  Parliament is unable to control a strong government, leading to claims that the government is too powerful and can push through unpopular Bills.
• what happens when a new party wins an electrion regarding existing laws?

  If a new party wins the following election, they may change or amend laws made by the previous government. This process is costly and takes time.
• what is a disadvantage of a govt with a small majority?

  It can be difficult for a government with a small majority to pass proposals through Parliament.
• what is the impact of insufficient time set aside for private members bills (PMBs)?

  Only 3% of parliamentary time is set aside for PMBs, resulting in few Bills ever being passed.
• Why is it beneficial for a govt to have a majority?

  A majority allows the government to effectively bring about change and implement its policies, ensuring stability and continuity in governance.
• WHat is a potential issue with the legislative power of a strong govt?

  A strong government can push through legislation that may be unpopular or not adequately debated, reducing the effectiveness of parliamentary scrutiny.