UK Government, the Law and Your Role
What is the purpose of the House of Lords?
ATo scrutinise and revise legislation from the House of Commons ✓
BTo oversee, fund and manage all local government councils across the UK
CTo elect, approve and remove the Prime Minister through a formal parliamentary vote
DTo officially nominate and appoint all senior judges across the UK
Answer & explanation
The correct answer is To scrutinise and revise legislation from the House of Commons.
The House of Lords scrutinises legislation passed by the House of Commons and can propose amendments. It cannot permanently block legislation that the Commons has passed, but it can delay it.
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