U.K.'s Top Court To Decide If Parliament Suspension Was Illegal

U.K.'s Top Court To Decide If Parliament Suspension Was Illegal

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The transcript discusses Boris Johnson's controversial decision to suspend the UK Parliament, which led to legal challenges in the Supreme Court. The suspension, occurring just before the Brexit deadline, was criticized as a tactic to silence opposition to Johnson's Brexit plan. The Supreme Court's decision on the legality of the suspension is pending, and Johnson has not disclosed his course of action if the suspension is deemed illegal.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action did Johnson take on September 9th that led to legal challenges?

He suspended Parliament.

He resigned from his position.

He called for a snap election.

He signed a new trade deal.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What was the intended duration of the Parliament suspension?

Until November 1st

Until October 14th

Until September 30th

Until December 25th

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did Johnson claim the suspension was necessary?

To prepare for a new parliamentary session

To avoid a no-deal Brexit

To hold a public referendum

To negotiate with the EU

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What do critics believe was the real reason for the suspension?

To silence lawmakers opposing Brexit

To strengthen trade relations

To increase public support

To improve the economy

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Johnson's response to the possibility of the court ruling the suspension illegal?

He would negotiate with the EU.

He would immediately resign.

He would wait and see the court's decision.

He would call for another election.