What are 'life peers' in the House of Lords?

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Peers who must serve for exactly 10 years
Peers appointed by the monarch on advice of the Prime Minister for their lifetime only
Peers who are elected every five years by the public
Hereditary peers who have chosen to stay for life

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Correct answer to question 166: Peers appointed by the monarch on advice of the Prime Minister for their lifetime only

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Since 1958, the Prime Minister has had the power to nominate life peers, who are appointed by the monarch.

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