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There has to a be a general election at least every five years and that involves the United Kingdom; not just England. In the last few parliaments, there tends to be an election every four year. Also, if a seat falls vacant - usually through the death of the incumbent MP - a by-election is held to replace the MP.
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Is Parliament and cabinet the same thing?
No, parliament and the cabinet are not the same. Parliament is the legislative body of a country, whereas the cabinet is an executive body. However members of the cabinet are often, although not always, members of parliament.
What kind of issues do mps vote about?
Members of Parliament vote on a range of issues that affect the United Kingdom. Bills before members in the House of Commons often only affect England and Wales, due to the devolved nature of Scottish and Nortern Irish government.
What are members of the House of Commons called?
They are called peers of the realm or the nobility.
Why did the Britain civil war started?
The English Civil War started because King Charles 1 considered himself to be above the laws of the country and would prevent parliament from meeting unless his demands, (usually for money), were met. He also angered the people of Scotland enough for them to invade England, so Charles had to recall parliament to give him the money to fight the Scots army. This sort of thing happened too often for most members of parliament and when Charles sent 300 soldiers to arrest 5 members of parliament he realised he had gone too far. Charles then travelled to Oxford to raise an army against the representatives of his people and parliament retaliated with an army of their own.
What is a landed gentry?
That are members of the nobility and people considered 'gentlemen' in England (often called 'lords of the manor') that spend their lives in the country on country estates, and not in the cities.
What is the wig in Parliament House?
Members of the parliament wore wigs for several reasons. First, they were in fashion. Also, it was a sign of age, money and even power! Not to mention people often cut their hair very short because of lice.
What king of England in the S's believed in the divine right of kings and often argued with his own parliament?
King Charles 1st.
What king of England in the 1620s believed in divine right of kings and often argued with his own Parliament?
King Charles 1st.
Do people vote for prime ministers in a constitutional monarchy?
In a constitutional monarchy, people typically do not vote directly for the prime minister. Instead, the prime minister is usually appointed by the monarch or by the parliament, depending on the country's specific system. Voters often elect members of parliament, and the leader of the majority party or coalition is chosen as the prime minister.
How often do New Zealanders vote for members of Parliament?
An election is usually held every 3 years for the New Zealand government.
Who threw the mace out of the window?
The mace was famously thrown out of the window by a member of the Long Parliament in 1642 during the English Civil War. This act symbolized a challenge to the authority of King Charles I, who had attempted to arrest five members of Parliament. The incident marked a significant escalation in tensions between the monarchy and Parliament, ultimately leading to conflict. The event is often cited as a pivotal moment in the struggle for parliamentary sovereignty in England.
How often do new zealanders usually vote for members of parliament?
An election is usually held every 3 years for the New Zealand government.
