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"The government" in a parliamentary system, in this context, refers to what we would call "the administration" in the US, i.e. the Prime Minister and his minist
by marcoperaza 10y ago
"The government" in a parliamentary system, in this context, refers to what we would call "the administration" in the US, i.e. the Prime Minister and his ministers. And almost by definition, the government controls a majority in parliament ("almost" because it is possible to have a minority government) and has a high likelihood of passing its agenda. But the proposed laws do change a lot as they go through consultations and committees, and intra-party negotiations. There is a sizable libertarian wing of the Conservative Party.
- mobiuscog 10y agoAnd we have the House of Lords, which ... well, let's just say it's not really like anything else.
- marcoperaza 10y agoAs archaic as it sounds on paper, it's the best functioning upper house in the world. It provides actual substantive research into government policy, and a temporary restraint on changing long-time status quo, being able to delay legislation but not stop it altogether. I really hope you guys don't change it any more.