THE UK GOVERNMENT AND THE HOUSE OF COMMONS
By Mathew Collins & Nicky Barclay, 2006; From the web
The United Kingdom's Government
The government is divided into 646 legislative districts. This amount is expected to rise to 650 in the next general election, which will take place no later than June 2010.
Each district has a general election or by-election to pick its Member of Parliament, or MO. In a general election, the coalition is formed by the political party with the most seats (or MPs).
"A general election must be held no less than five years from the first sitting of the current parliament, according to the constitution. The administration will call a general election before the conclusion of the five-year term if the prime minister so wants."
Only an Act of Parliament approved by the House of Lords may modify the five-year timeframe. The House of Lords is only necessary to provide its consent for an Act to be implemented once. Something occurred in every World War. When an MP resigns or fails to run for re-election, a by-election may be conducted.
The United Kingdom currently respects European Union law and judgements of the European Court of Justice. To embrace these laws, the United Kingdom required to pass an act of Parliament.
The House of Commons is the British parliament's lower house.
The House of Commons and the House of Lords are the two houses of Parliament. The House of Commons, comprised of democratically elected MPs, is the most important of the two.
"Members of Parliament (MPs) number 646, although this figure is likely to rise to 650 at the next general election, which will take place no later than June 2010."
An MP's primary responsibility is to the people in their area.
They are, however, still in charge of enacting legislation. They continue to exist to watch, inform, and, if necessary, criticise the government on national and international matters.
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