1. Which statement correctly describes a key legislative limit on the US Congress?
2. Which statement best distinguishes the roles of the House of Commons and the House of Lords?
3. What was the main constitutional effect of an Act of Union in the UK context?
British Constitution — unwritten patchwork?
A body of rules from multiple sources, not a single document.
Act of Union — UK formation?
Legal union joining kingdoms into a single state.
Parliament Acts — House of Lords powers?
Limited to delay, no veto, for specified periods.
European Communities Act — sovereignty?
Linked UK law to Europe, raising sovereignty questions.
House of Commons — role?
Main elected chamber with final legislative authority.
House of Lords — role?
Review and scrutinise legislation, cannot veto.
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