An Elected Second Chamber? 0.0 / 5 ? Government & PoliticsThe British constitutionASEdexcel Created by: Bridie BoydCreated on: 28-04-13 14:01 How will an ESC have Democratic Legitmacy? It will be based on popular consent delivered through competitive elections. 1 of 29 Is the House of Lords elected? No 2 of 29 What do appointed members have which elected members might not? Specialist Knowledge and Descriptive Representation 3 of 29 How could the ESC widen the basis for representation? Through use of different electoral systems, terms, dates and constituencies. 4 of 29 What does Specialist Knowledge mean? Experience and Expertise in a certain field. 5 of 29 What does Descriptive Representation mean? A structured appointment process that takes into account the group/society being represented. 6 of 29 What is the House of Lords current role in Legislation? Revising and 'cleaning up' bills. 7 of 29 What would popular authority encourage an ESC to do in legislation? Have a great role in legislative oversight and scrutiny 8 of 29 What is Bicameralism? The theory or practice of breaking up legislative power through the creation of two chambers. 9 of 29 What is Full Bicameralism? When there are two co-equal legislative chambers, each able to check the other. 10 of 29 How does the executive dominate Parliament? Through its majority of control of the Commons. 11 of 29 What is the only way to properly check governmental power? Through a democratic or more powerful second chamber. 12 of 29 Why is gridlock more likely with two elected chambers? Two elected chambers could lead to institutionalised rivalry between the chambers, and between Parliament and the Excecutive. 13 of 29 When is gridlock most likely between two elected chambers? If they are elected at different times using different electoral systems. 14 of 29 What is the advantage of having two chambers? They can carry out different roles and functions. 15 of 29 Why does an appointed chamber have less partisanship? The peers will be more likely to think for themselves. 16 of 29 Name a hereditary peer. Countess of Mar 17 of 29 Name a Lord Spiritual Archbishop of Canterbury 18 of 29 Name a life peer Baroness Pitkeathly 19 of 29 What is Partial Bicameralism? When there are two legislative chambers but they are unequal. 20 of 29 What can cause Partial Bicameralism One chamber has restricted popular authority; or has reduced legislative powers. 21 of 29 Why was/is reform needed in the House of Lords. They showed a consistent and strong bias towards the conservatives, and the majority of peers were there on the basis of heridity. 22 of 29 What has traditionally been major obstacles against reform of the House of Lords? The Conservatives and the Lords themselves. 23 of 29 When did a phased process of reform begin? 1999 24 of 29 What was Stage 1 of the House of Lords reform? The removal of Hereditary peers 25 of 29 What was Stage 2 of the House of Lords reform? The replacement of the House of Lords with a revised second chamber 26 of 29 What did the Wakeham Commision Recommend in 2000? A largely appointed second chamber with a few elected peers. 27 of 29 What were Nick Cleggs Cross party commitees proposals in 2011? 300 members, 80% elected by STV with a single 15 year term. 28 of 29 Why was the House of Lords Reform Bill 2012 abandoned by the Government on 6 August 2012 Opposition from within the Conservative Party 29 of 29
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