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A Level Government and Politics
Topic 6 – PARLIAMENT
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Use your textbook and independent research.
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Party identification model/theory Rational choice model/theory Issue-based model/theory Loss-aversion model/theory
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Lesson 1 – The structure and role of Parliament
Essential readingColclough et al. (2017), Edexcel AS and A Level Politics, pp.163-168
Preparatory tasks1. Define the following key terms using the text book and your own knowledge/research.
Parliament
Bicameralism
House of Commons
House of Lords
The Crown-in-Parliament
Frontbenchers
Backbenchers
Opposition
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2. Explain the membership (and their selection) of the House of Commons.
3. Explain the membership (and their selection) of the House of Lords (include a discussion of the different types of peer in the House of Lords).
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4. Complete the spider diagram below to show: a) an explanation of the four main functions of Parliament (summary); b) a brief summary/discussion of whether or not Parliament is effective at performing its functions.
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Functions of Parliament
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Lesson 2 – The comparative powers of the House of Commons and the House of Lords
Essential readingColclough et al. (2017), Edexcel AS and A Level Politics, pp.168-172
Preparatory tasks1. Outline and explain the exclusive powers of the House of Commons. Are there any constraints on the power of the House of Commons?
2. Outline and explain the exclusive powers of the House of Lords. Are there any constraints on the power of the House of Lords?
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3. Read pp.170-172. Is the House of Lords increasingly threatening the power of the House of Commons? Use the text book and your own knowledge/research where possible.
Yes, the House of Lords is becoming increasingly important
No, the House of Commons maintains its supremacy over the Lords.
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Lesson 3 – The legislative process
Essential readingColclough et al. (2017), Edexcel AS and A Level Politics, pp.172-174
Preparatory tasks1. What is meant by the following key terms? Give examples where possible.
Legislative bill
Act of Parliament
Government (or public) bill
Private bill
Hybrid bill
Private member’s bill
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2. Outline the 8 stages in the process of a bill becoming a law.
1. Origin
2. Firstreading
3. Secondreading
4. Committee stage
5. Reportstage
6. Thirdreading
7. House of Lords stages
8. Royal assent
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Lesson 4 – The interaction between the legislature and the executive
Essential readingColclough et al. (2017), Edexcel AS and A Level Politics, pp.174-178
Preparatory tasks1. Complete the table below, which shows the ways Parliament interacts with the executive branch and debates how significant these interactions are.
The role and significance of BACKBENCH MPs
What is a backbench MP?
How are they significant?
How is their influence limited?
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The work and significance of SELECT COMMITTEES
What are select committees?
How are they significant?
How is their influence limited?
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The role and significance of THE OPPOSITION
What is the opposition?
How are they significant?
How is their influence limited?
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The role and significance of MINISTERIAL QUESTIONS and PRIME MINISTER’S QUESTIONS
What is Ministerial Questions?
What is Prime Minister’s
Questions?
How are they significant?
How is their influence limited?
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