How many members does the House of Commons of the United Kingdom have?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. 650
- Step 1: The House of Commons is an elected body consisting of 650 members known as members of Parliament (MPs), who are elected to represent constituencies by the first-past-the-post system and hold their seats until Parliament is dissolved. Answer: 650. Why not the others: 600, 700 and 550 don't fit.
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