Parliament Suspension Starts After Johnson's Election Bid Fails

Parliament Suspension Starts After Johnson's Election Bid Fails

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The video discusses the prorogation of the UK Parliament and Prime Minister Boris Johnson's failed attempt to call a snap election. Johnson faces challenges in gaining support for his Brexit plan, which may require him to request an extension from the EU. Only 293 lawmakers supported his call for an early election, far short of the required 434 votes. Parliament also voted to demand government transparency on its plans and communications regarding the suspension of Parliament and a no-deal Brexit. Despite this, officials at 10 Downing Street have refused to release some documents. Parliament is set to reconvene on October 14th, leaving limited time to approve or reject a Brexit deal.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the term used for the formal end of Parliament between sessions?

Dissolution

Adjournment

Recess

Prorogation

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did Boris Johnson fail in his attempt to call a snap election?

The European Union rejected his proposal.

The public protested against it.

He did not have enough support from lawmakers.

The Queen did not approve it.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the required number of votes for an early election that Johnson failed to achieve?

350 votes

500 votes

434 votes

293 votes

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Members of Parliament vote to force the government to publish?

Private messages and plans about Parliament suspension

The Brexit deal

The Prime Minister's speeches

The election results

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When is Parliament scheduled to reconvene?

September 30th

November 1st

October 14th

October 31st