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British Parliament

Located in London, the British Parliament is the reigning legislative body for the United Kingdom.

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What was the housing like in 1750?

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well in 1750 they rarely have any money if they are poor and even if they do get any=they spend it on the most unneeded useless things.The rich usually had farms that they got the meat from with their cows and butter and milk so yes that was how it was.=

The navigation acts were part of what british policy?

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The Navigation Act caused many conflicts in the American colonies which led to the repeal of the Acts in 1849.

When were Olympics in London?

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Olympics in London was held in 1908 and 1948 with the next one in 2012
London hosted the Olympic Games in 1908, 1948 and again in 2012.

Originally, italy was scheduled to host the 1908 Olympics, but lack of infrastructure and suitable venues caused a late change to London.
The city of London has hosted the Olympic Games three times. The years that London hosted the games were 1908, 1948, and 2012.
1908,

1944 (cancelled due to WWII),

1948,

2012,

the 2012 games have just ended so the games probably won't be in London again until about 2070(ish).
The 2012 Olympics will be the third time London has hosted the Olympics. It previously hosted in 1908 and 1948. It was supposed to be scheduled in 1944 but got cancelled because of World War II!


London has hosted the Olympics three times; First in 1908, then 1948 and most recently for the 2012 Olympics.

Why did the english parliament pass the navigation acts What effects did they have?

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Because in 1800's - " Black " people Came to England. - And passed the navigation acts in 1920 Because of the Catholic supporters Demanded. - Becausae they Stole Items because of the hatrid this happend - In 1840's -

"(Year over 41million Worth's of Items Were took For punishment against The Parliament. So in 1870 The parliament and The whole of UK- Declared war on these people - And Crushed them. if someone was to see them on the streets; they would ITher Kill them, or turn them in - For a small cash reward. About 1 quid - which is about 3 quid today. The punishment was harsh; They burned them. TOrched them, Even used Gases - This is were HITLER - Got his idea's for The Jewish community, and what to do with them.

What is the role of the House of Lords and House of Commons?

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The role of the House of Commons is to govern the country. It is made up of all the members of parliament, that are voted in by the likes of me. They pass laws etc. The House of Lords is made up of life peers, peers of the realm, bishops and archbishops. They can revoke laws that have been passed by the House of Commons.

How did colonists attempt to address their grievances?

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In the American Revolutionary Period, the American colonists addressed their concerns to the British king (and government) in the Declaration of Independence in a variety of ways. First, they appealed to what they articulated as natural laws and basic truths for humankind, demonstrating to their satisfaction that a people unjustly governed is a people fully justified in revolution. Second, they spoke directly of the abuses of the British 'crown,' detailing the many ways in which British rule over the colonies had overstepped its rightful bounds and otherwise invited revolution upon itself.

What is the ruling party of the UK?

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Since May 6th 2010, there has been no "ruling" political party in the Parliament of the United Kingdom. In order to command a majority (and thus be the "ruling" party), it is necessary for a party to have 326 seats in the House of Commons. At the last election, no party was able to win 326 seats - presently, the Conservative & Unionist Party has the most seats (306; sometimes incorrectly given as 307), giving them 49 seats more than their nearest rival the Labour Party. Presently, the Conservatives are governing in a coalition with the Liberal Democrats, and together the ruling bloc have 363 seats - in British terms, this means they have an overall majority of 77. Prior to May 6th, the Labour Party had commanded a majority in the House since 1997, with 349 seats and an overall majority of 52 before the election.

How can judicial review limit the power of the Executive?

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The judiciary can hold the Executive branch to account for its actions; it is a system of 'checks and balances' that ensure no branch of government has too much power.

What houses does the british Parliament consistof?

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The Parliament of the United Kingdom consists of an Upper and Lower House. They are The House of Lords (Upper) and The House of Commons (Lower).

How was the British parliament set up?

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Stage 1: The Barons give the King advice but only when he asks for it, e.g. The Witan (Saxon Kings) and The Great Council (Norman Kings).

Stage 2: Kings have to meet with the barons, e.g. The Magna Carta 1215.

Stage 3: The Commons are sometimes invited, e.g. 1264.

Stage 4: The Commons become more powerful, e.g. The Hundred Years War 1337 - 1453

How was the British Parliament reformed during the early 1800 and?

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The question needs to be more specific and at least indicate which country it is referencing

What do the labour party believe in?

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If we assume that you refer to the politics of the UK & you want to know what Labour stands for. Oh gosh ! Oh deary deary me. There was a time, not so long ago when people knew. It was in all the newspapers. Now.... oh it's just so difficult to say cos no one really knows anymore. Sorry. I am so very sorry to write this cos I thought, back when everyone & his dog voted to get rid of that dipstick John Major & Tony Blair was elected. Then it was all going to be all right. What went wrong ? Just how did we get to the state we are in now? I'm sure there are more coherent, less depressing answers to be read. But it's a sad state just to be sure that David Cameron will get this country even deeper into the deep stuff than we currently are. Having said that this has been the most conservative government this country has ever had, 'Things can only get better' Remember ?
They stand for the working class, creation of jobs, investment in health and education and keeping the government active in the economy. The party was originally founded to get Trade Unions represented in Parliament, and the unions remain bastions of Labour supporters.

When did British Parliament abolished slavery?

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1833 - throughout Britain and all its overseas colonies.

This made it ethically impossible for the British to support the Confederates, after Lincoln had turned the Civil War officially into a crusade against slavery with his Emancipation Proclamation.

Why shouldn't the American colonists suffer from British taxation in British Parliament?

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At this point int time, the colonists and Britain had a vastly different social structure, not to mention other things. Parliament simply did not share the colonists' interests. The colonists wanted to be represented by those who shared their interests, but when Parliament refused (arguing in favor of "virtual representation"), the Revolution ensued.

What led to conflict between Great Britain and China in the mid-19th century?

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Great Britain would not stop its merchants from selling opium in China.