House of Commons of the United Kingdom

High school (ages 12+)
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1. Where is House of Commons of the United Kingdom?Palace of Westminster, London, England
2. What kind of government does House of Commons of the United Kingdom have?The government must retain the confidence of a majority of MPs
3. What is the legislative body type?Lower house of the Parliament of the United Kingdom
4. What is the number of members?650 Members of Parliament (MPs)
5. What is the House of Commons?It is the lower chamber of the UK Parliament where 650 elected MPs make laws and watch the government.
6. How do people become MPs in the House of Commons?They run in elections in their local area and the one with the most votes wins, using the first‑past‑the‑post system.

Parliamentary Sovereignty: The principle that Parliament is the supreme legal authority in the UK.
Vote of No Confidence: A parliamentary vote that can lead to the resignation of the government.
Backbench MP: An MP who does not hold a government position or frontbench opposition role.