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Parliament is now virtually the only source of legislation. The main, but very limited, exception is legislation under the prerogative e.g. in regard to civil servants at GCHQ. This power to legislate is especially important in so far as Article 4 goes on to provide that Acts of Parliament alone (and not the prerogative as recognised in earlier common law cases) can authorise the levying of taxes. Together, these Articles are vital in ensuring that the executive accounts to Parliament, and both give Parliament some leverage over the Government. The Government constantly needs grants of taxation (the annual budget is about £250billion). Because of the effect of the Parliament Acts 1911-49 and convention, the House of Common is of far greater importance in these matters than the House of Lords.
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∙ 10y agoWhat are the main function of the uk parliament
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What group is the main lawmaker in britain's Parliament?
The main lawmaker in Britain's Parliament is the House of Commons. Members of Parliament (MPs) elected by the public represent constituencies across the UK and debate and vote on proposed legislation.
What happens in the UK Parliament?
The main work of the Parliament is to make laws, debate topical issues and look how the taxes are spent to help run the country
What is Sovereignty of Parliament in UK?
The UK parliament can do whatever it wishes. (in theory!)
When did Warley East - UK Parliament constituency - end?
Croydon West - UK Parliament constituency - ended in 1955.
When was Howdenshire - UK Parliament constituency - created?
Howdenshire - UK Parliament constituency - was created in 1885.
When was Teignbridge - UK Parliament constituency - created?
Teignbridge - UK Parliament constituency - was created in 1983.
When did Coleraine - UK Parliament constituency - end?
Coleraine - UK Parliament constituency - ended in 1885.
When was Londonderry - UK Parliament constituency - created?
Londonderry - UK Parliament constituency - was created in 1801.
When did Hamilton - UK Parliament constituency - end?
Hamilton - UK Parliament constituency - ended in 1997.
When was Aldershot - UK Parliament constituency - created?
Aldershot - UK Parliament constituency - was created in 1918.
When did Bolton - UK Parliament constituency - end?
Bolton - UK Parliament constituency - ended in 1950.
When was Sudbury - UK Parliament constituency - created?
Sudbury - UK Parliament constituency - was created in 1559.
