Question

The House of Commons is more powerful than the House of Lords in financial powers. Give two reasons in support of the given statement.

Answer 1

The House of Commons has more power than the House of Lords in financial affairs for the following two reasons:

1. Exclusive Right to Introduce Money Bills: The House of Commons has the exclusive authority to introduce money legislation (relating to taxation, government spending, and so on). The House of Lords cannot introduce such legislation.
2. Limited Power of the House of Lords: It can only delay a money measure for 30 days. Following that, the bill becomes law, with or without the Lords approval, showing the Commons’ financial power.