WorksheetsFunctions of parliament
Total questions: 8
Worksheet time: 80secs
The legislative function of the House of Commons is the process through which parliamentary _________ become law.
legislation
laws
bills
Acts
The _________ and party loyalty mean the government is rarely defeated in the Commons.
backbench MPs
whips
speaker
prime minister
All _______________ have to appear before the Commons on a regular basis to answer questions.
ministers
backbenchers
peers
lawlords
The prime minister faces __________ every week and is questioned by the leader of the opposition and backbench MPs.
a vote of confidence
a grilling
the speaker
prime minister's questions (PMQs)
The prime minister is also questioned by the _____________ Committee twice a year.
Legislative
Select
Liason
Constituent
The House of Lords cannot provide __________________as it is neither elected nor accountable.
support
legitimacy
sovereignty
consent
The power of prime ministerial ______________ and control by party whips still means that many MPs are unwilling to challenge the government.
patronage
press ups
legitimacy
answers
When the government has a commanding ________________ in the Commons it's difficult to control government power.
minority
majority
amount
officer
