What is democracy?
Find out what is the House of Lords and The Monarch
What is democracy?
3 branches of Government
Legislative: They make new laws and change old ones.
Executive: They suggest new laws and ensure existing laws are implemented. This power is given to government departments and the civil service.
Judicial: They interpret the laws and make unbiased judgements on whether laws have been broken. This power is given to the court system.
How to become a member of the House of Lords
House of Lords
- Make laws.
- Check and challenge the actions of the government.
- Provide a forum of independent expertise.
The House of Lords Chamber spends about 60% of its time on legislation; the other 40% is spent on scrutiny which is questioning Government and debating issues and policy. Committee work takes place outside the Chamber.
http://www.parliament.uk/about/faqs/house-of-lords-faqs/role/
How to become a member of the House of Lords
The House of Lords Appointments Commission was set up in May 2000 and this independent, public body recommends individuals for appointment as non-party-political life peers and vets nominations for life peers to ensure the highest standards of propriety. There are several ways to become a member:
Resignation Honours
Resigning Prime Ministers can recommend peerages for fellow politicians, political advisors or others who have supported them.
Dissolution Honours
Takes place at the end of a Parliament, when peerages can be given to MPs - from all parties - who are leaving the House of Commons.
http://www.parliament.uk/about/mps-and-lords/about-lords/lords-appointment/
The Monarchy
- Gives the final approval to all laws.
- Officially appoints the Prime Minister after a General Election.
- Creates new meetings and debates in parliament.