In parliament, there are typically three main types of Members of Parliament (MPs): constituency MPs, who represent specific geographic areas and are elected by local voters; list MPs, who are elected from party lists in proportional representation systems, representing broader party interests rather than specific regions; and senators or upper house MPs, who may serve different roles in bicameral systems, often focusing on broader legislative review. Each type has distinct responsibilities, contributing to the legislative process and representation of citizens.
Parliament is formed by elected representatives known as Members of Parliament (MPs) who are chosen through general elections. The parliament is responsible for making laws, representing the people, and overseeing the government.
Parliament is represented by elected officials known as Members of Parliament (MPs) in the House of Commons, and appointed members in the House of Lords in the UK. MPs are elected by the public in general elections, while Lords are typically appointed based on their expertise, contributions to society, or hereditary rights. Together, they debate and make laws, scrutinize the government, and represent the interests of their constituents.
There are a total of 349 Members of Parliament in Kenya, comprising 290 elected from constituencies, 47 women representatives, 12 nominated by political parties, and the Speaker.
People who work in Parliament include Members of Parliament (MPs) who are elected representatives, parliamentary staff who help in administrative and research tasks, government ministers who are responsible for specific policy areas, and the Speaker who oversees parliamentary proceedings. Additionally, there are support staff such as clerks, researchers, and security personnel who help ensure the smooth functioning of the Parliament.
Whips in parliament are responsible for enforcing party discipline, ensuring that party members are present for important votes, and communicating the party's position on various issues. They also act as a liaison between party leadership and backbench MPs, helping to coordinate parliamentary business and strategy.
528In total there are 646 Members of Parliament (MPs) in the UK Parliament. Excluding the 59 Scottish MPs, 18 Northern Irish MPs and 41 Welsh MPs, there are 528 English MPs.
The number changes. It is also dependant on which parliament you mean
No. Only MPs from Scotland are Scottish MPs. There are MPs in Westminster from Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland. There are also MSPs, which are Members of the Scottish Parliament. They are different to the Scottish MPs. MPs attend Westminster in London. MSPs attend the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh.
There are 646 seats (and therefore MPs) in the Westminster Parliament
As of now, the total number of Members of Parliament (MPs) in the UK Parliament is 650. This number represents the MPs elected to the House of Commons, which is responsible for making and passing legislation. The House of Lords, while part of Parliament, includes appointed and hereditary members and does not have a fixed number of members like the Commons.
MPs do not vote in Big Ben as it is a clock tower. They vote in the Houses of Parliament (also called Westminster Palace), which is the main building. The Houses of Parliament consists of two bodies of people: The House of Lords and The House of Commons. The House of Commons is the only one to have MPs. As of 2010 there are 650 MPs. MPs = Members of Parliament
86 MPs as on September 2012. 60 Lok Sabha MPs and 26 Rajya Sabha MPs.
MPs meet as part of the UK government in the Palace of Westminster, normally known as the Houses of Parliament.
As of the latest information, Andhra Pradesh has 25 Members of Parliament (MPs) in the Lok Sabha, which is the lower house of India's Parliament. Additionally, the state is represented by 15 MPs in the Rajya Sabha, the upper house. Therefore, the total number of MPs representing Andhra Pradesh is 40.
Hurler (MPS I H), Hurler-Scheie (MPS I H/S), Scheie (MPS I S), Hunter (MPS II), Sanfilippo (MPS III), Morquio (MPS IV), Maroteaux-Lamy (MPS VI),
There are 20 + 1 Anglo Indian Nominee Lok Sabha seats and 9 Rajya Sabha seats in Kerala.
The English Parliament