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The Commons is publicly elected. The party with the largest number of members in the Commons forms the government. They debate the big political issues of the day and proposals for new laws. It is one of the key places where government ministers, and the principal figures of the main political parties work.
The House of Lords is the second chamber of the UK Parliament, it complements the work of the House of Commons. It makes laws, holds government to account and investigates policy issues. Its membership is mostly appointed and includes experts in many fields.
What is the differences between the Commons and the House of lords?