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Parliament 3 (representation (limitations (HOL are unelected, issues with…
Parliament 3
representation
parliament is the link between the gov and people
representative function seen in the elected house of commons
relationship of MPs and constituents
trustee/delegates models
trustee model = MPs use judgement to act on behalf of constituents
delegate model = MPs vote exactly as instructed
limitations
HOL are unelected
issues with FPTP voting system
pale, male and stale
recruitment
gov ministers selected from existing MPs and peers
traditionally from house of commons
learn skills here & build their reputation
skills required
communication
experience
conformity
good at speaking in parliament doesn't make you good at bureaucratic decisions
legitimacy
parliament allows Gov to be accepted and obeyed
stand on public side and represent views
debates expose and rectify weaknesses with legislation
by winning an election
issues
HOL is not elected
scandals expose parliament
cash for questions/cash for peerages