Are the constitutional principles under threat

Question 1

Which act undermined parliament and why?

Answer 1

European Communities Act (1972)

Gave European law precedence over UK statute law

Question 2

What did Eurosceptics fear that the extension of qualified majority voting in the council of ministers will do?

Answer 2

Reduce the UK’s parliament ability to prevent Europe-wide policies being imposed on UK citizens.

Question 3

Changes to parliamentary government under a constitutional monarch include:

Answer 3

Ongoing process of parliamentary reform
Increased use of referendums
Rise of executive dominance

Question 4

Name one longstanding exception to the rule of law

Answer 4

limitations placed upon those accused or suspected under pieces of anti-terrorist legislation