House of Lords

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the location?Palace of Westminster, London, England
2. How are members of the House of Lords chosen?Most members are life peers, chosen by the monarch with advice from the Prime Minister, usually because they have done important work in fields like science, art, or business. A few hereditary peers and bishops also sit there.
3. Why does the House of Lords have both life peers and hereditary peers?Hereditary peers are people who inherit their seats from family, but after 1999 only 92 of them stay. Life peers are appointed for life to bring fresh expertise.

Hereditary Peer: A member of the House of Lords whose title and seat can be passed down through family lineage.
Lords Spiritual: Senior bishops of the Church of England who hold seats in the House of Lords, bringing religious and ethical perspectives.
Revising Chamber: A legislative body, like the House of Lords, that focuses on scrutinizing and amending bills proposed by another chamber.
Bicameralism: A governmental system characterized by having two legislative houses or chambers, such as the House of Lords and the House of Commons.