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Constitutional and Administrative Law - The house of Lords.
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CONSTITUTIONAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE LAW ASSIGNMENT 1 QUESTION 3 THE HOUSE OF LORDS Parliament is bicameral, in that it consists of two legislative chambers. The House of Lords is the second chamber of the United Kingdom Parliament. It is important in playing part in revising legislation and keeping a check on Government by scrutinising its activities. The House of Lords members can question the government orally or written quest, they can debate policy issues and scrutinise second legislation. The House of Lords honours the work of the commons, whose members are elected to represent their constituents. Members of the Lords are not elected and are unpaid. They have a high range of experience and provide a source of independent expertise. There are 675 peers in total May 2001 of in which are hereditary basis, life peers and virtue of job (Bishops, senior judges). Also the 117 of the members are female of which the 113 are Life...
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