Queen Elizabeth II Approves Legislation To Block No-Deal Brexit

Queen Elizabeth II Approves Legislation To Block No-Deal Brexit

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The transcript discusses the UK political scenario regarding Brexit. Queen Elizabeth II granted royal assent to the EU Withdrawal Bill #6, which mandates Prime Minister Boris Johnson to request an extension from the EU if no exit deal is approved by October 19th. This could delay the Brexit date from October 31st to the end of January, pending EU approval. The legislation was passed by both Houses of Parliament, despite a scheduled parliamentary shutdown from September 9th to October 14th.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant action did Queen Elizabeth II take regarding Brexit legislation?

She dissolved Parliament.

She vetoed the EU withdrawal Bill.

She granted royal assent to the EU withdrawal Bill #6.

She proposed a new Brexit deal.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What must Prime Minister Boris Johnson do if no exit deal is approved by October 19th?

Resign from his position.

Call for a general election.

Request another withdrawal extension from the EU.

Implement a no-deal Brexit.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

If the EU agrees, until when could the Brexit withdrawal date be extended?

End of November

End of January

End of February

End of December

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did both Houses of Parliament do regarding the new Brexit legislation?

They postponed the decision.

They amended the legislation.

They rejected the legislation.

They approved the legislation.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When was the parliamentary shutdown scheduled by Boris Johnson?

November 1st to November 30th

August 1st to August 31st

September 9th to October 14th

October 1st to October 31st