← All cheat sheets🏛Cheat sheet · Life in the UK testParliament & GovernmentWho does what, who appoints whom, and the difference between Lords, Commons and Cabinet.The two HousesHouse of CommonsElected MPs — 650 constituencies. Decisions on tax and laws start here.House of LordsAppointed peers, bishops and (a few) hereditary peers. Revises and scrutinises.Key rolesPrime MinisterLeader of the largest party in the Commons. Lives at 10 Downing Street.CabinetAbout 20 senior ministers chosen by the PM.SpeakerChairs Commons debates. Politically neutral while serving.MonarchHead of state. Opens Parliament; assents to laws; appoints PM by convention.Devolved bodiesScottish Parliament (Holyrood)Health, education, justice, transport.Welsh SeneddHealth, education, transport, environment.Northern Ireland Assembly (Stormont)Power-sharing executive across communities.All cheat sheetsUnlock for £9.99
