HOL & The Monarchy
House of lords and The monarchy Have seperate roles:
The 3 main Roles of the house of lords:
1) Make laws
2) Check and challenge the actions of the government
3) Provide a forum of independent expertise
How Does the House of Lords work?
The 3 main Roles of the Monarchy:
1) The queen gives final approval to all laws
2) Opens the parliament every year
3) Appoints the prime minister after an election
What is a Monarchy?
3 Ways to become a member of the house of lords:
1) To be appointed by the queen on the advice of the prime minister
2) Some non party political members are recommended by an independent body
3) The house of lords appoint commissioners
3 well known members of the House of Lords
1) Lord Sugar
2) Lord Adebowale
3) Lord Puttnam