Parliament

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Parliament
The British legislature made up of the House of Commons, the House of Lords and the Monarch
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House of Commons
The primary chamber of the UK legislature, directly elected by voters. There are 650 seats and each one represents a constituency.
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House of Lords
The second chamber of the UK legislature, not directly elected by voter.
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Salisbury Convention
The convention whereby the House of Lords does not delay or block legislation that was included in a government's manifesto.
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Parliamentary sovereignty
Doctrine that gives parliament absolute law making authority.
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Motion of no Confidence
When MPs can vote out the current PM if they do not feel confident with them in power.
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Frontbenchers
Ministers or shadow ministers who sit on the front bench/benches when discussing bills that may be passed
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Backbenchers
MPs who don't have ministerial or shadow ministerial roles with in the party.
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The speaker
There is only one speaker that monitors debates and can ban MPs if they break any rules.
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Whips
There is one whip per party and they monitor voting, teach people how to vote and tell them to vote.
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Bicameral
There are two chambers in the legislature-House of Commons and Lords.
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Ministers
MPs who are allocated positions in government. Senior ministers are also a part of the chamber.
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House of Commons

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The primary chamber of the UK legislature, directly elected by voters. There are 650 seats and each one represents a constituency.

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House of Lords

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Salisbury Convention

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Parliamentary sovereignty

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