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British Parliament
Located in London, the British Parliament is the reigning legislative body for the United Kingdom.
327 Questions
What was one way that the Virginia Plan resembled rule under the british?
it gave the national Congress the power to veto any state law
What slogan did the coloniests use to show their irritation with the British Parliament?
They used the slogan "No taxation without representation" against the British as they had nobody to represent them in the British Parliament.
How does Parliament limit the British monarchy?
The balance of powers in Britain is much like that of the United States; it was actually what inspired the founding fathers in the development of American politics. The parliament can prevent the Prime Minister from passing bills, much like the American congress can prevent the president from signing bills into law.
The Sugar Act was an effort by the British Parliament to?
They wanted to get money from the colonies through taxes. They had just fought in the French&Indian War and were in triple the nation's debt because the Prime Minister William Pitt wanted to win at any cost. So they started by taxing the sugar in the colonies, which they knew was used a lot because of the Triangle Trade.
Why did British parliament pass the sugar act and the stamp act?
Parliament passed the measures such as the Sugar and Stamp Acts because they thought the Colonists would pay the tax without argument. This proved to be their undoing, however, when the Colonists refused to pay the taxes.
What made the stamp act different from other legislation that british parliament enacted?
1. Define the provisions of the Stamp Act and why this law was distinctive from the other laws passed during the Grenville administration
Why did British parliament pass the Quebec act in 1774?
the british took over the first nations and french canadiens meaning that their land, language and religious rights and the culture. the first nations and french canadiens had to follow the british rule in the royal proclamation. therefore the quebec act in 1774 was to save the first nations and the french canadiens from the british meaning they had their culture, lanugage, land, and religious right taken back.
What difference is there between the Parliament today and in medieval times?
Parliament today has far more power than it did in the Middle Ages. In the Middle Ages, the monarch still practically ran everything unlike today.
What does British parliament mean?
The British Parliament is the governing body for the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland. It is democratically elected with an official opposition, and has two chambers- the House of Commons, which is the main law-making body and is headed by the Prime Minister, and the House of Lords, which is the Upper Chamber and needs to ratify any new Parliamentary Bills before they can become law. However, in extreme or unusual circumstances, the Commons can override the Lords to push new legislation through.
Which came first the Boston tea party or when Parliament passed the coercive acts?
The Coercive Acts, called the Intolerable Acts by the Patriots, came after the Boston Tea Party.
Why did the British pass tea act?
The primary purpose of the Tea Act was to increase the profitability of the East India Company to its stockholders
(which included the King and the wealthy elite that kept him secure in power)
and to help the Company drive its colonial small-business competitors out
of business. Because the Company no longer had to pay high taxes to England and held a monopoly on the tea it sold in the American colonies,
it was able to lower its tea prices to undercut the prices of the local importers and the mom-and-pop tea merchants and tea houses in every town in America.
Passage of the Stamp Act in 1765.
What was the housing like in 1750?
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?
The Navigation Act caused many conflicts in the American colonies which led to the repeal of the Acts in 1849.
What parliament states that it has authority over the colonies in all cases whatsoever?
Declaratory Act
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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.
