2007-12-31 02:15:19 · 4 answers · asked by Ellie Evans-Thyme 7 in Politics & Government ➔ Government
American political science classes compare the House of Lords with the US Senate. How close a comparision is this?
2007-12-31 02:17:25 · update #1
I think that's pretty accurate. Also, it's the highest court in the land - I think. Or is the Privy Council higher?
2007-12-31 04:37:00 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is an unelected, revising chamber that 'checks & balances' the House of Commmons, where the true power lies.
2007-12-31 11:04:49 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/House_of_Lords
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_House_of_Commons
try reading these before searching further.
Legislative Powers. Judicial Powers. etc
2007-12-31 10:25:24 · answer #3 · answered by toma_calin86 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They have a veto over the common's decision, me thinks anyway
2008-01-03 11:59:29 · answer #4 · answered by Emsey Pop 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋