House of Commons vs House of Lords: Functions and Effectiveness

Flashcards covering the functions and effectiveness of the House of Commons and House of Lords, including their powers, limitations, and role in legislation.

In the 20th and 21st century, the powers of the House of Lords have been restricted by __ and Acts of Parliament.

conventions

The __ Act 1911 and 1949 limited the formal powers of the House of Lords.

Parliament

The __ Convention has limited the power of the Lords in a practical sense.

Salisbury

The House of Lords revises legislation and can propose amendments, but it is up to the government to decide whether to __ them.

act on

The House of Lords can delay non-financial legislation for __ parliamentary session.

one

One could argue that the House of Lords has become more assertive due to the removal of most hereditary peers, increasing its __.

legitimacy

The House of Lords has a shared function of revising legislation with the __.

House of Commons

The House of Lords cannot block legislation outright, but they can __ legislation.

delay

Secondary legislation often requires minor alterations that MPs do not have time to __.

review

A national debate is a function shared with the House of Commons, although the Lords are less __.

influential