AS Politics – Module 2 Governing the UK
The differences between the House of Commons and the House of Lords
Complete the table below with the necessary information to show the key differences between the two houses.
House of Commons House of Lords
Membership
Means by which members are given their job
Powers over legislation (legislative function)
Deliberative function
Legitimation function
Scrutiny (methods)
Numbers in House
Method of Controlling Debate and Procedure
The differences between the House of Commons and the House of Lords
Complete the table below with the necessary information to show the key differences between the two houses.
House of Commons House of Lords
Membership
Means by which members are given their job
Powers over legislation (legislative function)
Deliberative function
Legitimation function
Scrutiny (methods)
Numbers in House
Method of Controlling Debate and Procedure