UK US Legislative Comparison

This institution has no constituency to represent

• HOL

• HOR

• HOC

• Senate

These institutions CAN reject a bill

• HOL

• HOR

• HOC

• Senate

This institution is the most influenced by party discipline/loyalty.

• HOL

• HOR

• HOC

• Senate

This institution has the power of 'advice and consent'

• HOL

• HOR

• HOC

• Senate

This institution is the least affected by party discipline and loyalty

• HOL

• HOR

• HOC

• Senate

These institutions have the scrutiny power of 'Question Time'

• HOL

• HOR

• HOC

• Senate

These institutions are co-equal when it comes to passing legislation

• HOL

• HOR

• HOC

• Senate

These institutions can ignore amendments from the other chamber

• HOL

• HOR

• HOC

• Senate

These institutions have committees that can scrutinise the executive

• HOL

• HOR

• HOC

• Senate

This institution is more powerful than the others.

Be prepared to justify.

• HOL

• HOR

• HOC

• Senate