UK: House of Lords member is not elected and unpaid basically inherites seat
House of Commons member is elected and paid
"Understanding Parliament
The UK Parliament is based on a two chamber system. The House of Lords and the House of Commons sit separately, and are constituted on different principles. However, the legislative process involves both Houses.
Parliament has three main functions:
* to examine proposals for new laws;
* to scrutinise government policy and administration;
* to debate the major issues of the day. "
from the website.
Go to this page:
http://www.parliament.uk/works/works.cfm It is very informative. As is
http://www.parliament.uk/index.cfm Good luck from a former poli sci major.
