Englisch Landeskunde
English Parliament and Legislation
English Parliament and Legislation
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| Karten | 54 |
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| Sprache | English |
| Kategorie | Politik |
| Stufe | Universität |
| Erstellt / Aktualisiert | 16.06.2014 / 31.12.2014 |
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- What are the countries which form the United Kingdom?
England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales
- Since when has the United Kingdom had its current borders?Si
Since 1920
What event caused this most recent change to the borders of the United Kingdom?
Government of Ireland Act (1920)
was the Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom which partitioned Ireland. The Act's long title was "An Act to provide for the better government of Ireland"; it is also known as the Fourth Home Rule Bill.
The Act was intended to establish separate Home Rule institutions within two new subdivisions of Ireland: the six north-eastern counties were to form "Northern Ireland", while the larger part of the country was to form "Southern Ireland".
Which country in the United Kingdom has its own legal system?
Scotland
- How and when did Scotland become part of the United Kingdom?
1707: Act of Union as a Scot inherited the English throne (Scotland & England)
- How many elements does Parliament consist of and what are they?
3 different elements: The Monarch, House of Lords, House of Commons
How long does 1 Parliament last?
5 years
How long does 1 parliamentary session last?
One year
- How many hereditary peers now sit in the House of Lords?
Hereditary peers form part of the Peerage in the United Kingdom. There are over eight hundred peers who hold titles that may be inherited. Formerly, most of them were entitled to sit in the House of Lords, but since the House of Lords Act 1999 only ninety-two are permitted to do so. Peers are called to the House of Lords with a writ of summons.
90 + 2
When did all hereditary peers lose the right to sit in the House of Lords?
1999
What type of legislation may the Lords not oppose?
- Money bill (In the Westminster system a money bill or supply bill is a bill that solely concerns taxation or government spending
Can you name 2 processes by which MPs scrutinise government and government departments?
- Oral & written questions to government ministers
- Working in committees
- Since when has the monarch’s power been essentially formal?
1688
- Can you list two of the monarch’s formal powers?
The role of the Sovereign in the enactment of legislation is today purely formal, although The Queen has the right ‘to be consulted, to encourage and to warn’ her ministers via regular audiences with the Prime Minister.
- plays important role in the ceremonial opening and dissolving of Parliament.
- Calling leader of majority party to form government
- Royal assent (Einverständnis) to new laws
Is the Queen the Head of State of Canada?
yes
Is Canada independent of the United Kingdom?
yes
What was the first treaty or act which limited the power of the English King?
1215: Magna Carta
Magna Carta was the first document imposed upon a King of England by a group of his subjects, the feudal barons, in an attempt to limit his powers by law and protect their rights.
The charter is widely known throughout the English speaking world as an important part of the protracted historical process that led to the rule of constitutional law in England and beyond.
Since when has there been universal suffrage (Wahlrecht) in the United Kingdom?
1969
When were the devolved assemblies (regionales Parlament) introduced and how many of them are there?
In 1998 devolved assemblies were introduced - there are 3 (for Scotland, Wales & Northern Ireland)
Assuming there has not recently been a General Election, when is
Parliament formally opened?
October, November or December each year
Who opens Parliament officially?
Monarch (Queen)
- In which House of Parliament does the Queen sit to deliver her speech?
House of Lords
What does the Queen's speech say?
What the government intends to do (legally) in the next session
(lists main bills to be introduced during session)
- On the day Parliament is opened, what happens when Black Rod arrives at the open doors of the Commons chamber?
The door is slammed into his face
On the day Parliament is opened, what happens when Black Rod
arrives at the open doors of the Commons chamber?
- Black Rod is best known for his part in the ceremonies surrounding the State Opening of Parliament and the Throne speech. He summons the Commons to attend the speech and leads them to the Lords. As part of the ritual, as Black Rod approaches the doors to the chamber of the House of Commons to make his summons, they are slammed in his face. This is to symbolize the Commons' independence of the Sovereign.
- When this happens, what does Black Rod do and how do the Commons respond?
He bangs 3 times on the door with the rod and it is opened and all MP's follow him to the Lords to hear the Queen's speech
- To the nearest 5 hours, how long are the Commons usually in session each week?
35 hours
What is always the first item on the agenda of each Commons day?
Prayer
- At Prime Minister's questions, every MP whom the speaker allows to ask a question is in fact asking a supplementary oral question. What initial written question will all those MPs have submitted to the TableOffice in order to be allowed to ask a supplementary question?
What is the PM doing today?
Is there room in the Commons for all MPs to sit on the benches at the
same time?
No - 650 MPs but only seats for 450
What is the name of the verbatim record of Commons proceedings?
Hansard
Is the Speaker an MP?
a former MP
Who is the current speaker?
JOHN BERCOW
Does the Speaker vote according to his party whip’s instructions?
no, must be imparcial
Who decides whether an MP may speak in a debate in the Commons?
The Speaker
What is a division?
A proper vote (voting method) (if there's not a clear vote, result: division, clear house) where the opposition and government walk through the aisles (Ayes / Nos) and are counted doing so
What is a three-line whip?
A strict instruction to attend and vote for the party line
otherwise: excluded!
What is pairing?
With another MP from the opposition you can arrange not to go to division, question of reliability
In Commons debates, do MPs refer to each other by name? If not, how
do they address each other?
No names: Honourable Member of Costituency / My honourable friend
What is the dispatch box and who speaks from it?
- Separates the government from the opposition on the floor of the house
- Ministers & shadow ministers stand at the dispatch box when they speak in the chamber
- It holds bibles & other items
