Parliament Acts

Parliament Acts in United Kingdom

Parliament Acts Meaning, as used in the UK Parliament

The Parliament Acts of 1911 and 1949 limit the power of the House of Lords in relation to the House of Commons. They replaced the Lords’ right to veto Commons Bills with a right only to delay them and put into law the Commons’ exclusive powers to pass Bills on public tax and spending.

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See Also

  • Money Bills

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