House Of Commons (Noun)
Meaning
The lower house of the British parliament.
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The House of Commons is the lower house of the British parliament, comprising elected members of parliament who represent the people of the United Kingdom.
- The Prime Minister is the leader of the party or coalition with the most seats in the House of Commons.
- The House of Commons has the power to pass laws, approve government spending, and scrutinize the actions of the executive branch.
- Members of the House of Commons are elected by the people of their constituencies to represent their interests in parliament.
- The House of Commons is located in the Palace of Westminster, along with the House of Lords, the upper house of the British parliament.