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Select committees |
Mps responsible for scrutinising the work of a government department |
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Opposition |
Mps, peers and parties not members of government |
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Backbenchers |
They occupy the benches in the debating chamber behind their leaders. Represent constituencies, and support their parties. |
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Public bill committees |
Mps responsible for the detailed consideration of a bill |
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Legislative bill |
Proposal for a new law yet to complete the legislative process |
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Parliamentary privilege |
Legal immunity enjoyed by the government. Free speech in the Commons |
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Salisbury convention |
House of lords cannot block legislation promised in the manifesto of the governing party |
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Confidence and supply |
Government must be able to command a majority and provide a budget (supply). Smaller parties helping the smaller parties, in return for policy concessions |
