TOPICS FOR DISCUSSION 411

CHAPTER IX

1. Discuss the arguments for and against a Second Chambejr,

2. "At no time in its history has Parliament been really
unrepresentative," Discuss.

3. From Press reports, compare the quality of debates in the
two Houses of Parliament,

CHAPTER X

1. Would it be true to say that a Private Member is only a
cog in a machine?

2. At what points can Parliament assert its authority against
that of the Government?

3. Can it be said that Parliament is incapable of meeting the
needs of twentieth century Britain?

CHAPTER XI

1. Can Parliament be said to control expenditure?

2. On what objects do you think the Government should
spend (a) more, (fe) less?

3. Discuss the fairness, or unfairness of British taxation,

CHAPTER XII

1. Discuss further the criticisms of the British electoral
system advanced in this chapter.

2. Is it correct to regard die people as the real Sovereign in
Britain?

3. Try, by personal inquiry, to find out the reasons why
people vote as they do.

CHAPTER XIII

i. From present-day events, collect and discuss evidence
bearing on the Capitalist-Socialist issue.

3- Study party literature at election times, and see how far
it helps the elector to form a reasonable judgment.

3. What examples are there of important non-party questions?

4. In what circumstances might a Coalition Government be
desirable?