Name of the place where Parliament is located?

Answer 1

Parliament, (the name derives from the French verb 'parlez'- to talk) is the legislative and oversight forum of the government, in the United Kingdom.

This forum actually consists of 2 Chambers;

The Commons: a forum of elected members, with responsibility for drafting legislation, its members are also responsible for the various Offices of the State, to which individuals are appointed by the Prime Minister. Members of non-governmental parties form the Opposition. Selected members of these parties, are frequently appointed by their party leaders, to shadow the Officers of State and propose alternative policies.

The Lords: a forum of Appointees, some of which a hereditary, others not. Some Appointees are drawn from the Judiciary and the Church. Their function is to oversee the proposed legislation of the Commons, if necessary recommending changes. They generally have no responsibility for the Offices of State.

Answer 2

The Houses of Parliament of the UK are in Westminster Palace, London. They consist of the House of Commons and the House of Lords.

The two Houses of Parliament in Australia are the Senate (Upper House) and the House of Representatives (Lower House).

The two Houses of Parliament in Canada are the Senate (Upper House) and the House of Commons (Lower House).

Answer 3

England has no parliament of it's own, however the UK's parliament is located in London, England. The building where the UK parliament sit is called Westminster Palace.

Answer 4

Australia's Federal Parliament is located in Canberra, the capital city of Australia. Each of the states has its own parliament, which usually meets in the capital city of that state.

Answer 5

Short name: Parliament

Long name: the Parliament of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Answer 6

The House of Commons (lower house) and the House of Lords (upper house).

Answer 7

Westminster