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No- the British Prime Minister presides over the House of Commons, which is the main governing legislature of the country.
The House of Lords is the 'Upper Chamber' of the British Parliament, and the Prime Minister does not preside over this, although it is common for former Prime Ministers to be elevated to the Lords after they leave office, such as Margaret Thatcher and Harold MacMillan.
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Is the british prime minister the majority leader in the house of commons or the house of the lords?
The House of Commons.
Is the british prime minister chosen by the house of lords?
Nope - He's usually the leader of the party with the majority of seats in the Government. Nothing to do with the House of Lords.
Who chooses the members of the House of Lords in the UK?
The British Prime Minister selects people to sit in the House of Lords. He presents the list to the monarch, currently the Queen, who will officially appoint them a Lord.
Was Winston Churchill ever a member of the House of Lords?
Since 1902, all British Prime Ministers have been members of the House of Commons as opposed to the House of Lords. As Winston Churchill was Prime Minister post 1902, he was a member of the House of Commons, not the House of Lords. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/House_of_lords
In parliamentary form of government the executive branch is chosen by whom?
The parliament elects the Prime Minister, who then chooses the cabinet from the House of Commons and House of Lords.
What are the different levels of the English government?
The different levels of the government are the Crown, the Prime Minister, Parliament (which is compressed of the House of Lords and the House of Commons), and the Judisiary Branch. The Queen is the executive branch, but she only has ceremonial powers, the Prime Minister is head of state.
Why do you use the plural form for the houses of parliament?
Quite simply because there are two houses, the House of Commons - MPs that have been elected - and the House of Lords - important figures who have earned their positions, or inherited them, for example Bishops. The House of Commons makes the laws and is led by the Prime Minister, and the House of Lords checks the laws to ensure they are suitable and is led by the monarch.
What is John Reid famous for in Scotland?
John Reid is the former Labour minister who was Home Secretary in the 2000's under Prime Minister Tony Blair. He is now a member of the House of Lords.
How is the British executive selected?
The Executive branch of the British government comprises of the Prime Minister, Cabinet Ministers and senior civil servants. The Prime Minister is indirectly elected by the electorate, through voting for MPs in a constituency. The leader of the party with the highest number of MPs is (usually) appointed the Prime Minister by the Queen. The cabinet ministers can be members of the House of Commons (MPs) or House of Lords (Peers). They are selected at the discretion of the Prime Minister, and can be appointed and dismissed at his/her will.
What are the differences between the government now and in 1200?
government now has houses of commons and lords however back then there was no houses. in the 1200, the monarch was the leader but now the monarch do as she is told to. Finally then were Barons and Knights but we have prime minister, house of commons and house of lords.
In a parliamentary form of government the executive branch is chosen by whom?
parliament
Which house of parliament is the prime minister traditionally a member of?
The Prime Minister of Australia is a member of the House of Representatives.
