Evaluation of the House of Commons 0.0 / 5 ? Government & PoliticsThe British constitutionASEdexcel Created by: rubyCreated on: 25-04-13 12:29 Representation (positive) Most MP's act in the interest of their consistuencies, consitiuents, association and pressure groups. 1 of 10 Representation (negitive) Socialy unrepresentative; women MP's and those of ethinic minority are few, aslo large partys are over respresented compared to smaller ones. 2 of 10 Calling government to account (positive) MP's questioned suring question time and committees also question ministers over their actions and policy. 3 of 10 Calling government to account (negitive) PMQ's have become a media show and many MP's are reluctant to go against their party line. 4 of 10 Scrutiny (positive) Select committees are effective in their roles of scrutinising government policy. 5 of 10 Scrutiny (negitive) Insuffcient time is give to scrutinise proposed legislation. 6 of 10 Legislating (positive) The Commons retains the power to block legislation (within resaon) to ensure legislation in the publics interests. 7 of 10 Legislating (negitive) The legislative process is outdated and inefficent. 8 of 10 Deliberation (positive) There are many debated on important issues, ie the Iraq war and funding for higher education. 9 of 10 Deliberation (negitive) Little time is given for debated on legislation so the debates are inefficent. 10 of 10
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