Parliament
Government and law · topic 3 of 11 · 5 lessons
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Constituencies and MPs
The UK is divided into areas called constituencies. Each one elects one Member of Parliament (MP)… (the rest needs full access)
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The House of Commons
The Commons is the more powerful of the two Houses because its members are elected. The Prime… (the rest needs full access)
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The House of Lords
Members of the Lords are not elected and do not represent an area. Most are life peers. Since 1958… (the rest needs full access)
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The Speaker
The Speaker chairs debates in the House of Commons. He or she is an MP and still helps people in… (the rest needs full access)
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When elections happen
A general election must take place at least every five years, and it can come sooner. If an MP dies… (the rest needs full access)