There are 650 M.P's elected to the House of Commons but only 370 seats in the debating chamber for them to sit on; they do not have their own special seats or desks there. The size of the Commons has deliberately been kept small. Even so, the Chamber is very rarely full. The chairman of the House of Commons is called the Speaker.M.P's are paid a not very generous salary plus expenses. The Prime Minister and his or her Ministers are paid on a higher scale. The Leader of the Opposition also receives a good salary.Who sits in the Lords?1. All peers (lords) and peeresses who have inherited their titles have the right to take their seats in the House of Lords. But not everyone does so.2. Distinguished men and women who have been made peers for their life-time. Their titles cannot be inherited.3. Certain clergy of the Church of England: the two Archbishops and 24 Bishops (called "the Lords Spiritual").4. Some judges (called "the Law Lords")On average, 280 members attend the House of Lords daily. They receive expenses but no salary for the days they attend.It does not have the same power as the House of Commons. Even so, many people want to abolish it because the members have not been elected by the people.The House of Lords can:1. Pass Bills sent to it from the House of Commons.2. Amend Bills and send them back to the Commons for approval. 3. Delay Bills for a limited time.4. Start its own Bills, but it must send them to the Commons for approval.The House of Lords is also the highest Court of Law in Britain. The Law Lords appeal against judgments made in lower courts.Bills must pass both Houses of Parliament and then receive the Royal Assent (be signed by the Queen) before they become Acts of Parliament and are the law of the land.The British democratic system depends on political parties. At one time there were two parties. Conservative and Liberal. When one party won more seats than the other in an election, it formed the Government; the other party opposed the Government - it was 'in opposition'.
The country that only was most effective was Great Britain. ... At this time period Great Britain was the leading industral nation of the entire empire. ... Great Britain almost completely changed the way their church was ran. ... Instead of revolting the citizens used their energy for politics. Great Britain had such stability because the people worked together within the system and government. ...
They did this to favor the wealthy classes of Britain, namely the royals, nobles, gentry, and merchants and to increase the political and military power of the country. ... In the early days of exploration, Great Britain or as it was called then "England", was not interested in establishing a presence in the New World. ... The outcome of this war had a huge impact on the colonies and their relationship with Great Britain. ... In conclusion, every legal act, policy, and law issued by Great Britain benefited the British and never the colonists. ... A new government was established; one that ...
The laws of Libel in Great Britain are far stricter than, for example, in the USA. ... The press in Great Britain is not hampered by the necessity to remain neutral on political issues whereas in broadcasting there is a greater obligation to remain politically impartial. ... The role of the media in modern British society is huge. Its affects on politics are also vast. ... Hence the affect of the media on British politics is something of a two edged sword: it promotes and it destroys. ...
British Industrial Revolution Report I have been asked to write a report about why the Industrial Revolution first occurred in our great nation of Great Britain. ... Although the Industrial Revolution evolved over a long period of time, it is generally believed that it began sometime after 1750 in Great Britain. By 1850 Great Britain was the wealthiest country in the world. Now there are many reasons the Industrial Revolution occurred in Great Britain before any other country and I will share most of them with you. ... Britain's geography also played a huge part in why the industr...
At the beginning of the American Revolutionary War, Great Britain and its colonists were known as one entity. However, in the years before the war, the differences between both sides gradually evolved to create two separate parties - Great Britain and the rebellious Americans. ... Based on their distinct advantages, the British and the colonists created two separate military strategies that relied on their individual political, social, and economical differences. ... Many British soldiers did not have the morale to travel such a great distance to kill their own cousins. ... They lacked poli...
Once Great Britain realized the significant financial gain created by the colonies, it acted hastily to procure its newfound source of income. ... During this time the colonists, in their attempts to be recognized by Great Britain as separate, were rebuffed by the Crown. ... However, after the French and Indian War, Great Britain was frustrated with the colonies for their lack of support during the war and Parliament began to pass and enforce laws which would benefit Great Britain by making up the financial losses that were lost in the war. ... The declaration is a petition that offers peace...
External Terrorism in Great Britain and the United States Terrorism is a world wide epidemic. It stems from many sources: religion, racial hatred, anarchy, perceived governmental alliances, living conditions, political agendas, etc In both the United States and Great Britain, there have been many lives lost and important resources and infrastructure destroyed by terrorism. ... In Great Britain the majority of terrorism is based on internal friction. ... Great Britain has a long history of conflict with the IRA. ... Since September 11, 2001, Great Britain has been viewed as a staunch a...
Great Britain is one of the world's leading industrialized nations. ... This trend was also reflected in a shift in Great Britain's economic base, which has benefited the southeast, southwest, and Midlands regions of the country, while the north of England and Northern Ireland have been hard hit by the changing economy. The main industrial and commercial areas are the great conurbations, where about one third of the country's population lives. ... Great Britain has abundant supplies of coal, oil, and natural gas. ... Since the early 1970s, Great Britain's trade focus has s...
Resulting from the socioeconomic aftermath of the French and Indian War, the political and economic policies enforced upon the American colonies by Great Britain led to colonial feelings of reformation, rebellion, and ultimately revolt. ... In a great leap towards revolution and political self-sufficiency, several colonial delegates formed the Stamp Act Congress in a motion to protest the unfair taxations pressed upon them by the King. ... The Tea and Townshend Acts supported the revolutionary cause in their blatant British economic favor. ... With Britain's "Coercive Acts", the Whigs and...
