CLEAN : Scottish court rules PM's suspension of parliament unlawful

CLEAN : Scottish court rules PM's suspension of parliament unlawful

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Social Studies, History

11th - 12th Grade

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The video discusses the significance of the Scottish leader system and its constitutional impact across the UK. It highlights the legal ruling by the Scottish Court deeming the suspension of Parliament unlawful, emphasizing the jurisdictional power of the Scottish Court over Westminster. The transcript also uncovers political maneuvers by Boris Johnson and others to push for a no-deal Brexit, expressing confidence in the UK Supreme Court upholding the decision.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is considered the most significant constitutional law decision of the last century in the UK?

The formation of the United Kingdom

The ruling on the suspension of Parliament

The Brexit referendum

The Scottish leader system

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the highest court in Scotland rule regarding the suspension of Parliament?

It was lawful

It was unlawful

It was irrelevant

It was necessary

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which court has jurisdiction over the Westminster Parliament according to the transcript?

The High Court of Justice

The European Court

The UK Supreme Court

The Scottish Court

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who were suggested to be involved in a plot to prevent representation of constituents' views?

Theresa May and David Cameron

Boris Johnson and Jacob Rees-Mogg

Nicola Sturgeon and Alex Salmond

Jeremy Corbyn and Keir Starmer

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the expected outcome from the UK Supreme Court regarding the Scottish Court's decision?

To ignore the decision

To delay the decision

To uphold the decision

To overturn the decision