Legal Definitions - House of Commons

The House of Commons is the lower chamber of the British and Canadian parliaments. It is abbreviated as H.C.

In the United Kingdom, the House of Commons is made up of elected Members of Parliament (MPs) who represent constituencies across the country. They debate and vote on proposed laws and policies.

In Canada, the House of Commons is also made up of elected Members of Parliament who represent ridings (geographic areas) across the country. They also debate and vote on proposed laws and policies.

These examples illustrate how the House of Commons is the lower chamber of the parliament in both the United Kingdom and Canada. It is where elected representatives come together to discuss and make decisions on important issues affecting their countries.