2)The House of lords The House of Lords has developed similarly like the Monarchy. The Lords were ally the Kings counselors. They owed (aI F) their land and titles to the King himself, either directly or through family inheritance Today, they continue to exist as they have always existed, retaining their titles retaining their land if they can afford the expense of ret them. They even retain many of their ancient privileges. For example, on some state occasions, all the lords ther together in their magnificent robes, with little crowns on their heads in order of rank 1. the dukes and duchesses(公爵夫人,女公爵) 2. the marquesses and Marchionesses(候爵夫人,女候爵) 3. the earls and Countesses [kauntis(伯爵夫人,女伯爵) 4. the viscounts and viscountesses vai'kauntis(子爵夫人,女子爵) 5. the barons and Baronesses(男爵夫人,女男爵) These people are called They are members of the House of Lords. The House of Lords is made up lords spiritual(senior bishops of the Church of England)and lords temporal(peers). Lords temporal include law lords(senior judges There are two types of lords temporal: life peers and hereditary peers. Life pe include lords of appeal(最高上诉法官, who make up the court of last resort on matters that can be brought to the House of Lords, and an increasing number of lords created in recognition of distinguished service(often in politics)(knights). The Peerage Act of 1963 made it possible for hereditary peers to resign their peerages and obtain the status and rights of commoners or to become eligible for election to the House of Commons and for selection as prime minister The House of Lords Act of 1999 reduced the number of hered itary peers from more than 750 to 92. Members of the House of lords are not directly elected They may retain their seats for life, with the exception of lords spiritual, who must resign from the House of Lords when they retire from their church positions. Life peers are appointed by the monarch Bills from the House of Commons are passed to the house of lords fo discussion. Although no vote from the House of Lords is necessary to pass legislation, the body often suggests revisions and provides a forum (ieta) for debate free from rty Like the monarch, the power of the House of lords is reducing regularly In formal days, the Upper House was very powerful as the lawmaker. After the House of Commons appeared, it had the veto power to the bill passed by the House of Commons. After 1911, a bill can be passed whether the Lords agree or not. Or the house of lords can only delay the bill but not veto it14 2) The House of Lords The House of Lords has developed similarly like the Monarchy. The Lords were originally the King’s counselors. They owed (归功于) their land and titles to the King himself, either directly or through family inheritance. Today, they continue to exist as they have always existed, retaining their titles, retaining their land if they can afford the expense of retaining them. They even retain many of their ancient privileges. For example, on some state occasions, all the lords gather together in their magnificent robes, with little crowns on their heads in order of rank. 1． the Dukes and Duchesses (公爵夫人，女公爵) 2． the Marquesses and Marchionesses (候爵夫人，女候爵) 3． the Earls and Countesses [kauntis] (伯爵夫人，女伯爵) 4． the Viscounts and Viscountesses [vai’kauntis] (子爵夫人，女子爵) 5． the Barons and ‘Baronesses (男爵夫人，女男爵) These people are called ‘peers’. They are members of the House of Lords. The House of Lords is made up of the lords spiritual (senior bishops of the Church of England) and lords temporal (peers). Lords temporal include law lords (senior judges). There are two types of lords temporal: life peers and hereditary peers. Life peers include lords of appeal (最高上诉法官), who make up the court of last resort on matters that can be brought to the House of Lords, and an increasing number of lords created in recognition of distinguished service (often in politics) (knights). The Peerage Act of 1963 made it possible for hereditary peers to resign their peerages and obtain the status and rights of commoners or to become eligible for election to the House of Commons and for selection as Prime Minister. The House of Lords Act of 1999 reduced the number of hereditary peers from more than 750 to 92. Members of the House of Lords are not directly elected. They may retain their seats for life, with the exception of lords spiritual, who must resign from the House of Lords when they retire from their church positions. Life peers are appointed by the monarch. Bills from the House of Commons are passed to the House of Lords for discussion. Although no vote from the House of Lords is necessary to pass legislation, the body often suggests revisions and provides a forum (论坛) for debate free from party politics. Like the Monarch, the power of the House of Lords is reducing regularly. In formal days, the Upper House was very powerful as the lawmaker. After the House of Commons appeared, it had the veto power to the bill passed by the House of Commons. After 1911, a bill can be passed whether the Lords agree or not. Or the House of Lords can only delay the bill but not veto it