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. Which of these statements accurately describe the House of Lords? Please select all that apply.

It is an unelected upper chamber. correct incorrect

It is one of the largest legislative chambers in the world. correct incorrect

It has equal standing with the House of Commons. correct incorrect

There are more members in the House of Lords than MPs in the House of Commons. correct incorrect

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. Which of these statements accurately describe the House of Lords' legislative function? Please select all that apply.

It can veto any controversial legislation. correct incorrect

It scrutinises and revises legislation. correct incorrect

It should not challenge the legitimacy or block the democratic will of the Commons. correct incorrect

Bills can originate in the House of Lords, with some exceptions. correct incorrect

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. The House of Lords protects the constitution through its veto on Bills extending the House of Commons' life.

True correct incorrect

False correct incorrect

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. Which constitutional convention does not regulate the relationship between the two Houses and ensure the Commons' primacy?

The Salisbury convention. correct incorrect

The convention that the House of Lords does not normally object to secondary legislation. correct incorrect

The Sewel convention. correct incorrect

The convention that the House of Lords observes the financial privilege of the House of Commons. correct incorrect

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. The House of Lords Act 1999:

removed the Lords' power of veto over public Bills originating in the House of Commons. correct incorrect

removed over 600 hereditary peers. correct incorrect

allowed members of the House of Lords to retire. correct incorrect

created the Supreme Court. correct incorrect

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. Which statute enables members to be expelled from the House of Lords where they have been convicted of a serious criminal offence?

House of Lords Act 1999 correct incorrect

House of Lords Reform Act 2014 correct incorrect

Parliament Act 1911 correct incorrect

House of Lords (Expulsion and Suspension) Act 2015 correct incorrect