Members of Parliament (MPs)
What is the term length for an MP in the UK?
5 years, unless an early election is called.)
What is the main function of a select committee?
To scrutinize government actions and policies.
What is the first stage of a bill in Parliament?
First reading
What does parliamentary sovereignty mean?
arliament is the supreme legal authority in the UK.)
What is the name of the financial support MPs receive to assist with expenses?
Parliamentary expenses allowance
How do select committees influence government policy?
(Answer: They publish reports and recommendations that the government must respond to.)
Which house of Parliament reviews bills after they pass the Commons?
H of L
Which 1689 document established the principle of parliamentary sovereignty?
The Bill of Rights.)
Who is responsible for ensuring party discipline among MPs
The Whip
How are members of select committees chosen?
(Answer: They are elected by MPs.)
What happens if the House of Lords rejects a bill
The Commons can override it after a delay.)
Can a UK court overrule an Act of Parliament
No, but they can declare it incompatible with human rights law.)
What is the role of the Speaker of the House of Commons?
To preside over debates and maintain order.)
Why are select committees considered more independent than debates in Parliament?
(Answer: They work across party lines and often challenge their own party leadership.)
What is the final step before a bill becomes law
Royal Assent from the monarch.
What is the main challenge to parliamentary sovereignty today?
(Answer: EU laws, devolution, and human rights law.)
What is a backbencher?
An MP who is not part of the government or opposition frontbench.)
Who heads the UK judiciary?
(Answer: The Lord Chief Justice.)
What type of bill is introduced by an MP who is not in the government?
A Private Member’s Bill.)