United Kingdom for the AP course: Parliament, Prime Minister and Cabinet, devolution, Brexit, electoral system, and the NHS and welfare state.
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- How many members does the House of Commons have?
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650- Which chamber is the primary legislative body in UK Parliament?
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House of Commons- What does First Past the Post mean in UK elections?
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The candidate with the most votes wins the seat, regardless of whether they have an absolute majority- How long is a UK parliamentary term?
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Five years- What role do party whips play in the House of Commons?
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Enforce party discipline and ensure members vote according to party direction- What is the primary function of the House of Lords?
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Review and revise legislation passed by the House of Commons- Approximately how many members does the House of Lords have?
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Approximately 800 members- What types of peers compose the House of Lords?
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Life peers, hereditary peers, and Lords Spiritual (senior bishops)- Can the House of Lords permanently reject legislation from the House of Commons?
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No, it can only delay bills for one year- How is the Prime Minister chosen in the UK?
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The leader of the political party with the most seats in the House of Commons- What is Cabinet collective responsibility?
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All Cabinet members must publicly support government decisions, even if they disagreed in private- What is the Prime Minister's primary role?
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Head of government and leader of the majority party in Parliament- Approximately how many members serve in the UK Cabinet?
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20 to 25 members- Can the Prime Minister remove Cabinet members?
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Yes, the PM can dismiss or reshuffle Cabinet members at any time- What occurs during Prime Minister's Questions (PMQs)?
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The Prime Minister answers questions from opposition and backbench MPs once per week
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