U.K. Supreme Court Awards Parliament More Time On Brexit

The UK Parliament resumed after a Supreme Court ruling overturned its suspension, allowing representatives to continue addressing Brexit. Prorogation, the act of ending a session, had halted important bills. The ruling reactivated these bills, giving Parliament more time to debate them before the Brexit deadline. The government plans to introduce additional measures, despite disagreeing with the court's decision. Opposition leader Jeremy Corbyn criticized Prime Minister Boris Johnson, suggesting he should resign.

What event allowed the UK Parliament to resume its session?

• A new election

• A Supreme Court ruling

• A public referendum

• A decision by the Prime Minister

What is the term used for ending one session of Parliament and starting a new one?

• Prorogation

• Dissolution

• Adjournment

• Recess

What was the impact of prorogation on the legislative business?

• Parliament was dissolved

• New bills were introduced

• All business was meant to be dropped

• All bills were passed

How many new measures does Johnson's government want to introduce in Parliament?

• 50

• 35

• 20

• 10

What was Jeremy Corbyn's reaction to the Supreme Court ruling?

• He supported Johnson

• He called for a new election

• He said Johnson should resign

• He agreed with the ruling