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The House of Commons and House of Lords Compared (Parent Q&A)

This guide explains how the two Houses of the UK Parliament are formed, what work they share and why their constitutional powers differ. The Commons is elected, with 650 MPs representing geographical constituencies, while the Lords is unelected and provides an additional stage of scrutiny. It also explains the Lords’ membership, financial privilege, legislative revision and the limited role of the Parliament Acts.

The House of Commons and House of Lords Compared

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