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The House of Lords debates legislation (introduced by either the Upper or Lower House) and has some power to amend (change) or reject the bills. However the power of the Upper House to reject a bill that has prior been passed by the House of Commons is restricted by the Parliament Acts.
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What is greater the house of Lords or the house of commons?
The House of Commons has far more authority and power, despite being a "lower house". The House of Lords actually has more members, but they don't always show up. The House of Lords can use its power to slow up prospective new legislation
What is the main job of the House of Lords?
The Lords acts as a revising chamber for legislation and its work complements the business of the Commons. The House of Lords is also the highest court in the land: the supreme court of appeal. A group of salaried, full-time judges known as Law Lords carries out this judicial work.
How many lords sit in the house of lords Lords at one time?
how many women live in the house of commons?
When was Irish House of Lords created?
Irish House of Lords was created in 1297.
Does the Monarch go into the House of Commons or the House of Lords?
The reigning Monarch may not enter the House of Commons, but is allowed to enter the House of Lords.
