1911 Parliament Act (UK)

The Parliament Act of 1911 was a significant piece of legislation in the United Kingdom that reduced the power of the House of Lords, the upper chamber of Parliament. Prior to this act, the Lords could indefinitely delay legislation passed by the House of Commons, the lower chamber. The Act allowed the Commons to bypass the Lords if they rejected a bill twice within three sessions. This change aimed to reinforce the democratic principle that elected representatives in the Commons should have greater authority over legislation, reflecting the growing influence of the electorate in British politics during that era.