Is parliament still sovereign?

Question 1

What is parliamentary sovereignty?

Answer 1

The principle that Parliament has the supreme legal authority to make or repeal any law.

Question 2

True or False: Parliament can be bound by its predecessors.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Which act is often cited as a limitation on parliamentary sovereignty?

Answer 3

The European Communities Act 1972

Question 4

Fill in the blank: Parliament’s sovereignty means it can make laws on any _____ matter.

Answer 4

legal

Question 5

What is the role of the Supreme Court in relation to parliamentary sovereignty?

Answer 5

The Supreme Court interprets laws made by Parliament but does not challenge its sovereignty.

Question 6

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a feature of parliamentary sovereignty? A) It can be limited by international treaties B) It cannot be limited by any other body C) It can be overridden by the monarch D) All of the above

Answer 6

B) It cannot be limited by any other body

Question 7

True or False: The UK Parliament can legislate on devolved matters.

Answer 7

True

Question 8

What does the term ‘devolution’ refer to in the context of UK governance?

Answer 8

The transfer of powers from central government to regional governments.

Question 9

Short Answer: Name one example of a devolved government in the UK.

Answer 9

The Scottish Parliament

Question 10

What is the significance of the Human Rights Act 1998 in relation to parliamentary sovereignty?

Answer 10

It requires Parliament to consider human rights in legislation but does not limit its sovereignty.

Question 11

Fill in the blank: The principle of _____ allows Parliament to amend or repeal any law.

Answer 11

parliamentary sovereignty

Question 12

True or False: Parliament’s decisions can be challenged in the courts.

Answer 12

False

Question 13

Which principle asserts that no Parliament can bind a future Parliament?

Answer 13

The doctrine of parliamentary sovereignty

Question 14

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of parliamentary sovereignty? A) Parliament can legislate on any subject B) Parliament can be overruled by the judiciary C) Parliament cannot bind its successors D) Parliament’s laws are supreme

Answer 14

B) Parliament can be overruled by the judiciary

Question 15

What is the relationship between EU law and UK parliamentary sovereignty prior to Brexit?

Answer 15

EU law had supremacy over UK law, limiting parliamentary sovereignty.

Question 16

Short Answer: What major event in 2016 affected the concept of parliamentary sovereignty in the UK?

Answer 16

The Brexit referendum

Question 17

Fill in the blank: After Brexit, the UK Parliament regained full _____ over its laws.

Answer 17

sovereignty

Question 18

True or False: The Parliament Acts of 1911 and 1949 limit the power of the House of Lords.

Answer 18

True

Question 19

What is meant by ‘elective dictatorship’ in the context of parliamentary sovereignty?

Answer 19

The idea that a majority government can exercise power without effective checks and balances.

Question 20

Multiple Choice: Which body has the power to challenge the legality of laws passed by Parliament? A) The House of Lords B) The Supreme Court C) The Prime Minister D) The electorate

Answer 20

B) The Supreme Court

Question 21

Fill in the blank: The concept of parliamentary sovereignty is often contrasted with the principle of _____ accountability.

Answer 21

democratic

Question 22

True or False: The UK Parliament can create laws that contradict international law.

Answer 22

True

Question 23

Short Answer: How does public opinion influence parliamentary sovereignty?

Answer 23

Public opinion can pressure Parliament to change or repeal laws.

Question 24

What is the significance of the Fixed-term Parliaments Act 2011?

Answer 24

It established a schedule for general elections, affecting parliamentary sovereignty.