Member of Parliament

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/member-of-parliament

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 primary function?To represent constituents and legislate
2. What is the elective basis?Typically elected by voters in a specific constituency
3. How do people choose a Member of Parliament?People vote for their MP in an election. The person who gets the most votes becomes the MP for that area and can make decisions for the people.
4. What does a Member of Parliament do for the people in their area?An MP holds meetings called surgeries where people can ask questions. They also visit community groups and listen to what people need, like better roads or schools.

Franchise: The right to vote in public elections.
Executive Branch: The part of government responsible for implementing and enforcing laws.
Legislative Scrutiny: The examination of government actions and policies by Parliament.