UK Parliament

(Parliament is an essential part of UK politics )

The House of Commons is the lower houses of the Parliament . Here, chose MPs (elected by the "commons", i.e. the people) debate. In modern times, nearly all power resides in this house. In the commons are 659 MPs, as well as a speaker and three deputy speakers.

The House of Lords is the second chamber of UK Parliament. The House of Lords is independent from, and complements the work of, the House of Commons; the Lords share responsibility for making laws and checking government action. Bills can be introduced into either the House of Lords or the House of Commons and members of the Lords may also take on roles as Government Ministers. House of Lords select committees investigate public policy, proposed laws and government activity. The Committee Office provides the House of Lords select committees with procedural and legal advice and administrative support.