Checks and Balances

Which of these countries have uncodified (not written down) constitutions?

• Japan

• Israel

• Brazil

• UK

How long do Government Departments have to respond to a Select Committee?

• 60 Days

• 40 Days

• 58 Days

• 75 Days

Which of these are examples of a Public Enquiry?

• Grenfell Fire

• Brexit Referendum Result

• Hillsborough Stadium Disaster

• The Falklands War

What type of constitution does the UK have?

By Law how often does the UK government have to hold a General Election?

• 3 years

• 6 years

• 4 years

• 5 years

What is a Judicial Review?

• Something used to investigate a serious incident

• Something that check if a government has acted legally

• When a court rules against something

• When another party criticises government decision

What day of the week is Prime Ministers' Questions?

• Monday

• Tuesday

• Wednesday

• Christmas

When did the UK join the European Union and become subject to its laws?

• 1973

• 1975

• It never did!

• 1983

Which country uses the Q'uran as its constitution?

• Saudi Arabia

• UK

• Israel

• China

Match the following sources of the British Constitution:

• Traditions that have become established over time

• Conventions

• Laws that have come from the European Parliament

• Statute Law

• Precedent set by Judges in court

• Common Law

• Laws that have been passed by the Houses of Parliament

• European Law