functions of parliament

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how does the house of commons complete the fucntion of legislation

pass and amend bills

  • final authority on all legislation due to its democratic mandate

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how does the house of lords complete the fucntion of legislation

revising chamber

  • scrutiniese bills in detail, often proposing non-partisan, technical amendments, forcing t

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how does the house of commons complete the fucntion of scrutiny and accountability

holding the executive to account via prime minsiter’s questions, ministerial questions and select committees

  • can technically remove a government via a vote of no confidence

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how does the house of lords complete the function of scrutiny and accountability

specialist scrutiny

  • committee work uses the deep expertise of peers to hold the govenrment to account in a non-partisan way

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how does the house of commons complete the function of representation

geographical and party

  • MPs also represent interests

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how does the house of lords complete the function of representation

expertise and interests

  • represents professional religious and politcial expertise not found in the commons

  • less bound by party loyaty, offering a more independent voice

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how does the house of commons complete the function of debate

debates major policy issues and the government’s legislative programme

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how does the house of lords com