UK Parliament

5. The formal ending of a parliamentary session before the next session begins.
9. Describes a parliament that has two chambers, such as the Commons and the Lords.
13. An MP who is not a government minister or a senior opposition spokesperson.
14. A proposed change to a bill being considered by Parliament.
15. A document setting out a political party's policies and promises before an election.
16. committee A group of MPs or Lords that investigates government decisions and policies.
17. The process of making laws, or laws that have been made.
18. A formal discussion in which different arguments are presented.
19. The parties that challenge the government and offer alternative policies.

1. A party official who encourages MPs to attend votes and follow their party's position.
2. The process of examining and challenging government decisions.
3. The group of senior ministers who make important government decisions.
4. A government formed by two or more political parties working together.
6. The Prime Minister and ministers responsible for running the government.
7. The area of the country represented by an elected MP.
8. The idea that politicians must explain and justify their decisions.
10. Assent The formal approval that allows a bill to become an Act of Parliament.
11. When an MP votes against their own party's position.
12. When a party or group has more MPs than its opponents, giving it an advantage in votes.
16. To examine something carefully, often to identify problems or mistakes.