the institution of government in the UK; it comprises of three parts: the House of Commons, the House of Lords and the monarch; its purpose is to debate, make laws and scrutinise the Government

an elected body currently consisting of 650 members of Parliament, where MPs debate, make laws and scrutinise the Government; it is the lower house of Parliament and meets in the Palace of Westminster

the upper house of Parliament, composed of life peers and hereditary peers, who scrutinise the bills approved by the House of Commons; the House of Lords meets in the Palace of Westminster

Should parliamentary procedures be modernised?

Citizenship

Is the physical set up of the House of Commons fit for purpose?

What are the advantages and disadvantages of an uncodified constitution?

What are the benefits and drawbacks of a bicameral system?

Why do we have a separation of powers?

What does the supreme court do?

In this unit pupils consider why we need a separation of powers and whether the current political structures are fit for purpose.

What is the nature of the British Constitution?

Honour based violence, terrorism, extremism and radicalisation.

Who checks the cellars during the State Opening of Parliament? 

Black Rod is responsible for order in the House of …

Which of the following Parliamentary procedures do some people believe do not represent the UK's multi-faith population?

at the end of a debate, the Speaker ‘puts the question’

the Speaker announces 'I think the (Ayes or Noes) have it'

if challenged, the Speaker calls a division saying 'clear the lobby'

the division bells ring, and the annunciators display a green bell

the doorkeepers lock the exit doors from the lobbies

Place the following steps for voting in the House of Commons in the correct order.

Some people believe that Parliamentary procedures should not be modernised. One reason they might give is that they are a reminder of our {{}} system.

government, it is comprised of three parts.

elected body currently consisting of 650 MPs.

 the upper house of Parliament, composed of life and hereditary peers.

What is the primary role of the UK Parliament?

The House of {{}} is the unelected chamber in the UK Parliament.

to vote on all issues in the House of Commons

to remain impartial and not take sides in debates

to represent their political party during debates

to keep a record of proceedings in the House of Commons

Which of these are a responsibility of the Speaker in Parliament?

Which of the following people are generally not allowed in the House of Commons?

an elected member of the House of Commons

Match the term to its correct definition.

Starter Quiz