comparing powers in chambers

Question 1

Powers both houses of parliament have

Answer 1

• debating legislation and voting on legislative proposals
• proposing amendments to legislation
• calling government ministers to account
• debating key issues of the day
• private members can introduce own legislation

Question 2

only HoC powers

Answer 2

examination and approval of the financial affairs of the government
- complete veto of legislation in some circumstances
- dismissal of a government by a vote of no confidence
- select committee examination of the work of government departments
- final approval for amendments to legislation

Question 3

only HoL powers

Answer 3

examining secondary legislation and making recommendations for further consideration (have the time to do so)

Question 4

process of passing legislation

Answer 4

• first reading
• second reading +vote
• committee stage
• report stage +vote
• third reading +vote
• HoL stage +vote +ping pong
• royal assent