UK Parliament Quiz

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

Explain what is meant by the ‘rule of law’.

• The principle that all people and institutions are subject to and accountable to law that is fairly applied and enforced.

• The idea that laws are created by the government and must be followed by citizens.

• The concept that laws are only guidelines and can be interpreted differently by different people.

• The belief that laws are unnecessary and society can function without them.

Why is it important to uphold the doctrine of the separation of powers?

• To prevent the concentration of power

• To ensure efficient governance

• To promote economic growth

• To maintain social order

Explain how there may be overlap between the executive and the legislature.

• The executive can veto legislation passed by the legislature.

• Members of the executive are often also members of the legislature.

• The legislature can impeach members of the executive.

• The executive enforces laws created by the legislature.