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Commons and Lords Categorise
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Commons
Lords
Members have greater expertise in specific fields
Can veto legislation
Contains a large number of members not affiliated to a political party
Can delay legislation for up to a year
Should follow the Salisbury Convention
Most of the executive are members
The government does not necessarily possess a majority here
Money bills can originate only from here
Has more legitimacy as a lawmaking body
Always has the final say on legislation
Can reject the ratification of an international treaty
Can vote down a government
Has more time to scrutinise
Occasionally provides members of the cabinet