Period B For Learning House of Commons Glossary Definitions June 11

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"Like the Senate, the House of Commons is part of Parliament. However, it is the most powerful branch of Parliament." 

Look up the following positions and define them: 

1. Members of Parliament (MPs) 

2. Speaker of the House (list who the current one is)

3. Prime Minister (list who the current one is)

4.  Cabinet Ministers 

5. Leader of the Official Opposition (list who the current one is)

6. Shadow Cabinet


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1. Members of Parliament (MPs) 

Elected representatives in the House of Commons, each serving a specific constituency, involved in law-making and government oversight.

2. Speaker of the House (list who the current one is)

Presiding officer of the House of Commons, maintaining order during debates, and ensuring parliamentary rules are followed. Current: Sir Lindsay Hoyle.

3. Prime Minister (list who the current one is)

Head of government in the UK, responsible for running the country and overseeing the operation of the Civil Service and government agencies. Current: Rishi Sunak.

4.  Cabinet Ministers 

Senior members of the government appointed by the Prime Minister to lead specific departments and implement government policies.

5. Leader of the Official Opposition (list who the current one is)

Head of the largest political party not in government, tasked with challenging government policies and presenting alternative policies. Current: Keir Starmer.

6. Shadow Cabinet

Senior members of the main opposition party, each assigned to scrutinize and challenge the work of specific government departments.