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Practice questionLife in the UK Test
What is the role of the House of Lords?
Correct answer
To check laws passed by the House of Commons and suggest amendments or new laws
Why
The House of Lords is normally more independent of the government than the House of Commons. It checks laws passed by the Commons to make sure they are fit for purpose, and can suggest amendments or propose new laws.
Answer choices
- ATo elect the Prime Minister
- BTo run the courts
- CTo check laws passed by the House of Commons and suggest amendments or new laws
- DTo choose the monarch