United KingdomGovernment and law 12 · Government, law and your role
True or false? The House of Lords can permanently block any law passed by the House of Commons.
- aTrue
- bFalseCorrect answer
Why?
False. The House of Lords examines bills and suggests changes, and it can delay them. But in most cases the elected House of Commons can pass a law even if the Lords do not agree.
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