For how long is the House of Commons elected?

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For how long is the House of Commons elected?

The key idea is that Parliament's term is limited to five years. A general election must be held at least every five years, so the House of Commons is elected for a maximum five-year period. In practice, elections can happen sooner if an early vote is called—historically this could occur if two-thirds of MPs vote for an early election, or if a government loses a confidence vote and no new government is ready within 14 days. So the term is a maximum of five years, with the option for earlier elections under those conditions.

The key idea is that Parliament's term is limited to five years. A general election must be held at least every five years, so the House of Commons is elected for a maximum five-year period. In practice, elections can happen sooner if an early vote is called—historically this could occur if two-thirds of MPs vote for an early election, or if a government loses a confidence vote and no new government is ready within 14 days. So the term is a maximum of five years, with the option for earlier elections under those conditions.

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