Parliament 0.0 / 5 ? OtherPoliticsASAQA Created by: katielouise_xCreated on: 01-06-15 19:36 Name the different types of scrutiny of the executive. PMQ's, Select Committees, Parliamentary questions, Liasion Committees, Adjournment debates 1 of 10 How do MP's articulate the interests of those in society? PMQ's, Parliamentary Questions, lobbying other MPs and media. Bring it to the House of Commons. 2 of 10 What are the three functions of Parliament (main)? Legislation, scruntiny and representation. 3 of 10 Why would a partly elected House of Lords undermine the House of Commons? 1. They cna claim equal democratic mandate 2. Would lead to a gridlocked government 3. Different electoral systems may be used. 4 of 10 Give 3 reasons as to why the House of Lords should be abolished. 1. They are unelected 2. It is political theatre 3. No accountability 5 of 10 Explain the term Shadow Cabinet Senior leaders of the opposition who form an alternative cabinet to that of the government in power. This gains them expertise. 6 of 10 Identify some ways in which MPs go against their party. Rebel, not vote in the way the whips instruct, free votes 7 of 10 Why do most MPs vote as their party whip instructs? Chance of patronage, promotion, to show loyalty, to stay in the political party 8 of 10 What does sub poena mean? It cannot be forced - a feature of select committees as Chairs cannot force people to attend although it looks bad on the person if they don't. 9 of 10 What are the four models of representation? Delegate, Trustee, Resemblance and Mandate. 10 of 10
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