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by Karin Cruciata 3 years ago

1807

UK Parliament

The legislative process in the UK involves both the House of Commons and the House of Lords, each with distinct roles and responsibilities. The House of Commons, composed of elected representatives, meets with the Prime Minister weekly and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the legislative framework.

UK Parliament

formally agrees every new law

meets the Prime Minister once a week

Monarch (King or Queen)

uses their expertise to look at laws and issues in detail

selected for their knowledge and experience

life peers, hereditary peers, bishops

800 members/Lords

shares the making and shaping of laws with the House of Commons

2 chambers

The House of Commons

The elected chamber in Parliament

The House of Lords

challenges the government's work

amends existing laws

proposes laws

debates big issues

Tasks

3 main parts

UK Parliament

TO MEET PEOPLE'S NEEDS

1265: count Simon de Monfort
invited representatives to the towns and shires to his parliament
1215: King John
Magna Carta