Understanding the UK Parliament
Understanding the UK Parliament
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Understanding the UK Parliament
What do you already know about the UK Parliament?
Learning Objective
At the end of the lesson you will be able to explain what the UK Parliament is, its main parts, and understand how laws are made in the UK.
What Is the UK Parliament?
The UK Parliament is the supreme law-making body in the United Kingdom. It has the power to make and change laws.
Main Parts of Parliament
Members are appointed, not elected. Reviews and suggests changes to laws.
Elected by the people. Members are called MPs. Debates and votes on laws.
House of Commons
House of Lords
Who Is the Monarch?
The monarch (King or Queen) is the Head of State. Gives Royal Assent to laws passed by Parliament.
How Are Laws Made?
Laws begin as ideas called bills. They are discussed and voted on by both Houses. The monarch must approve them to become law.
Why Is Parliament Important?
Parliament protects democracy, represents the people, and ensures decisions are made for the country’s best interests.
What Did You Learn About Parliament?
Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.
Write down 2 things you want to know more about.
Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.
