How has the Uk constitution changed since 1997? Flashcards
What major constitutional reform occurred in the UK in 1997?
The devolution of power to Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
True or False: The Human Rights Act was enacted in the UK in 1998.
True
Fill in the blank: The ________ Act 2000 established the Greater London Authority.
Greater London Authority
What is the significance of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005?
It reformed the House of Lords and established the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom.
Which body was created by the Scotland Act 1998?
The Scottish Parliament
What change did the Wales Act 1998 introduce?
It established the National Assembly for Wales.
True or False: The UK constitution is entirely codified.
False
What was the aim of the Fixed-term Parliaments Act 2011?
To establish a five-year cycle for general elections.
Which act allowed for the direct election of mayors in England?
The Local Government Act 2000
What is the purpose of the House of Lords Act 1999?
To remove hereditary peers from the House of Lords.
Fill in the blank: The ________ Act 2011 aimed to reform the House of Lords.
House of Lords
What does the term ‘devolution’ refer to in the context of UK politics?
The transfer of powers from the central government to regional governments.
True or False: The Prime Minister can call for a general election at any time after the Fixed-term Parliaments Act 2011.
False
Which act provided for the establishment of the Northern Ireland Assembly?
The Northern Ireland Act 1998
What role does the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom play?
It is the highest court in the UK and serves as the final court of appeal.
Fill in the blank: The ________ Act 2014 introduced same-sex marriage in England and Wales.
Marriage (Same Sex Couples)
What was a key outcome of the 2016 EU Referendum in relation to the UK constitution?
It raised questions about the sovereignty and powers of the UK Parliament.
True or False: The UK constitution has not changed significantly since 1997.
False
What does the term ‘electoral reform’ refer to?
Changes to the electoral system to improve democracy and representation.
Which act introduced a system of proportional representation for the European Parliament elections in the UK?
The Representation of the People Act 1999
Fill in the blank: The ________ Act 2006 aimed to increase the transparency of political party funding.
Political Parties, Elections and Referendums
What is the significance of the Fixed-term Parliaments Act 2011 for parliamentary sovereignty?
It limits the Prime Minister’s power to call elections, affecting parliamentary sovereignty.
True or False: The House of Lords can delay legislation but cannot ultimately block it.
True
What is the main purpose of the Human Rights Act 1998?
To incorporate the European Convention on Human Rights into UK law.
