UK Parliament Quiz

UK Parliament Quiz

12th Grade

15 Qs

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UK Parliament Quiz

UK Parliament Quiz

Assessment

Quiz

Social Studies

12th Grade

Medium

Created by

Mark Preston

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15 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What are the three institutions that make up the UK Parliament?

The House of Commons, The House of Lords, The Monarch

The Prime Minister, The Cabinet, The Judiciary

The House of Commons, The Prime Minister, The Judiciary

The House of Lords, The Cabinet, The Monarch

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What is the difference between a Private Bill and a Private Members’ Bill?

A Private Bill is introduced by a member of the government, while a Private Members’ Bill is introduced by a member of parliament who is not part of the government.

A Private Bill affects only a particular group of people or a locality, while a Private Members’ Bill affects the general public.

A Private Bill is related to private matters, while a Private Members’ Bill is related to public matters.

A Private Bill is introduced in the House of Lords, while a Private Members’ Bill is introduced in the House of Commons.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What is the significance of the Parliament Acts 1911 and 1949?

They limited the power of the House of Lords.

They established the House of Commons.

They abolished the monarchy.

They introduced universal suffrage.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Explain what happens at the Committee stage of the legislative process.

The amended bill is debated for a final time.

The bill undergoes a detailed examination where every clause is agreed, changed or removed.

The committee decide whether the bill should proceed to the third reading

The final amendments are made before being passed to the Monarch for Royal Assent.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Explain what is meant by the ‘ping pong’ stage of the legislative process.

It is the initial stage where a bill is introduced.

It is the stage where a bill is debated in committee.

It is the stage where a bill is sent back and forth between the two houses.

It is the final stage where a bill is signed into law.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Dicey’s three principles of parliamentary sovereignty are:

Parliament is Sovereign

No parliament can bind another

One law should govern everyone

No sanction without breach

Parliament is Sovereign

Judges enforce the rights of individuals

No Act can be challenged

No Parliament can bind another

Parliament is sovereign

Parliament makes the law

The Government enforces the law

Judges apply and interpret the law

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What are the three big erosions of parliamentary sovereignty?

Judicial review, devolution, and EU membership

Judicial review, devolution, and local government

Judicial review, devolution, and international treaties

Judicial review, devolution, and human rights

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