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How representative is the UK Political System?
The UK does not really have a representative political system. The UK has a system whereby a majority chooses the government. The losing party could have 100% of the vote in the districts where their candidates won and 49% of the votes in the districts where their candidates lost. Thus A party with 74% of the vote might not have a voice in the government! This will change when the House of Lords becomes a totally elected body. In Lords, party affiliation does not matter. Each person votes on each piece of legislation. The only problem will be that Commons will still have the ability to reject the changes made by Lords, the Representative Body.
Who is allowed to vote in the UK?
In the UK, individuals aged 18 and older who are British citizens, Irish citizens, or qualifying Commonwealth citizens are eligible to vote in elections. Additionally, members of the House of Lords, convicted prisoners, and individuals found to be mentally incapable are not allowed to vote in UK elections.
Can persons with a knighthood vote in the house of lords or house of commons?
Only MPs vote in the House of Commons and only peers vote in the House of Lords. A knight may also be an MP or a peer but has no voting privileges because of a knighthood only.
Who has the right to vote?
In the US, as well as other countries, everyone has the right to vote. Many people in the US as well as other countries are barred from voting. Minors for instance. In the UK the Monarch nor the lords cannot vote. Prisoners and the mentally incompetent are prohibited.
Can all British people vote if they are at the right age?
No. British citizens who are members of the House of Lords, serving a prison sentence or who have been convicted of breaking election law (within the past five years only) are ineligible to vote in UK general elections. These persons represent approximately 0.2 - 0.3% of the voting age population in the UK.
Can you vote in England if in prison?
No, if you are in UK Jail at the time of any UK election you can not vote.
How many Houses of Lords are there?
In the UK - just one.
What are the two houses in the UK's government?
of commons and lords
Who does not have the right to vote in the UK?
British and Irish citizens resident in the UK and over 18 years of age can vote in the UK. Prisoners cannot vote.
What are the two main parts of the UK's parliament?
They are (not were, they are still in existence) the House of Commons and the House of Lords
What is the name UK parliament?
House of Commons and House of Lords
Is it true that if you did a crime you can't vote?
you cant vote if you have commited a crime
