Parliament A01 Flashcards

1
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What scandal did the Select Committee uncover in 2011?

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The Rupert Murdoch phone hacking scandal, which led to the closure of the News of the World.

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How long did Johnson wait to meet with the Liaison Committee?

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Over 500 days into his premiership.

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3
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What was introduced in response to a select committee report in 2015?

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The Sugar tax.

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4
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Who brought attention to the obesity crisis?

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TV Chef Jamie Oliver.

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5
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What is a notable feature of Select Committees?

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They have no time-limits.

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6
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How long did Cummings give evidence on the COVID inquiry?

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7 hours.

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7
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What happened to the recommendations to fix Universal Credit in 2021?

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They were completely disregarded.

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8
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What reform was introduced in 2010 regarding select committees?

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Chairs of select committees were elected by secret ballot.

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9
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What lie did the Committee not uncover regarding Amber Rudd?

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That the Home Office had no deportation targets.

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10
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How many amendments did Jeremy Hunt’s Reform Act have?

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Over 1000 amendments.

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11
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What led to the general election after May’s Brexit deal defeats?

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Johnson’s new deal.

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12
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What privilege do MPs have?

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Parliamentary Privilege (freedom of speech).

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13
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Who controls committees in Parliament?

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Whips.

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14
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What input did the BMA make?

A

On COVID policy.

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15
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What evidence did PETA submit?

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For the Animal Welfare Bill.

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16
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What does the 1911 Parliament Act state?

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The House of Lords can only delay Bills for 1 year.

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17
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What is the Salisbury Convention?

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It states that the House of Lords cannot oppose policy from the government’s manifesto.

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18
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What happened to the Dubs amendment in 2020?

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It was overturned by the Commons.

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19
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What was the outcome of George Osborne’s tax credits cut during the coalition?

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It was voted against by the Lords, leading to Osborne retracting the Bill.

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What is a feature of the House of Lords regarding time-limits?

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Lords have a job for life, so there are no time-limits.

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21
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What did the Lords rebel over in 2016?

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The Dubs Agreement.

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22
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What did the 1999 House of Lords Act do?

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Limited hereditary peers to 92.

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23
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What are Crossbench Lords?

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Non-partisan Lords with no government majority.

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24
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What is broadcasted during Ministers’ questions and PMQs?

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The sessions are broadcasted.

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25
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What can the Liaison Committee do?

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It can question the Prime Minister directly.

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26
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What expertise does the House of Lords have?

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Expertise from many different areas.

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27
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Who fights institutional racism and promotes police reform?

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Baroness Lawrence.

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28
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What percentage of the House of Lords are Bishops?

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14% (26 Bishops).

29
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Who stands for mental health in the House of Lords?

A

Lord Adebowale.

30
Q

What amendment was made to the Children Act in 2018?

A

To cover FGM.

31
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What percentage of the House of Lords are from a minority background?

32
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What was the percentage of minorities in the UK population in 2011?

33
Q

How many women were in the House of Lords in 2021?

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231 out of 829 members.

34
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How many crossbenchers are in the House of Lords?

A

182 members.

35
Q

What happened to the Rwanda Bill amendments in 2023/24?

A

They were rejected.

36
Q

How many members of the House of Lords are Conservatives?

A

278 members.

37
Q

How many peers did Cameron appoint overall?

A

245 peers (10.5 peers/year).

38
Q

What was the local election turnout in 2018?

39
Q

What was the Greater London Authority referendum turnout in 1998?

40
Q

What was significant about Cameron’s appointment as a Lord?

A

It was the first time since the 1970s that a former PM served in a successor’s Cabinet.

41
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What triggers a vote of no confidence in the 1922 Committee?

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15% of MPs writing a letter of no confidence to the chairman.

42
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What happened in 1979 regarding a vote of no confidence?

A

Conservatives triggered a vote of no confidence in the Labour party, losing by 1 vote.

43
Q

What happened in 2022 regarding Johnson and a vote of no confidence?

A

Johnson survived a vote of no confidence amid a large Tory rebellion.

44
Q

What rumors circulated about a Conservative whip’s ‘Black Book’?

A

It contained misdemeanours of party members.

45
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How many MPs voted against Johnson’s new COVID-19 tier system in 2020?

A

55 MPs voted against it, and 16 abstained.

46
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What was the biggest rebellion for Johnson in 2021?

A

Over 70 Tory rebels against Plan B restrictions for Omicron.

47
Q

How are backbench MPs engaged with the electorate?

A

They are actively engaged.

48
Q

What can the Backbench Business Committee do?

A

It can question the PM publicly at PMQs.

49
Q

How many days did the Backbench Business Committee choose the topic of debate in 2010?

50
Q

What was introduced via Private Members Bill in 1967?

A

The Abortion Act.

51
Q

What was the Protection of Children Bill about?

A

It was aimed at protecting children from indecent photos.

52
Q

What is a challenge faced by Private Members Bills?

A

They are easily blocked with the phrase ‘I oppose’.

53
Q

How many votes of no confidence did Thatcher face in 11 years?

A

4 votes of no confidence.

54
Q

How many opposition days are there in Parliament?

A

20 opposition days.

55
Q

How is the Official Opposition funded?

A

By short money.

56
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What can the House of Lords do regarding Bills?

A

They can amend or delay Bills.

57
Q

What was Blair’s association with New Labour?

A

He had a personal association with it.

58
Q

What did Johnson take responsibility for?

A

The ‘Get Brexit Done’ campaign.

59
Q

How was Cameron perceived during the coalition from 2010-2015?

A

Not seen as an individual leader.

60
Q

What did Johnson do to No. 10?

A

He kitted it out with a press room and appointed a TV spokesperson.

61
Q

What did Blair do regarding policy announcements?

A

He announced policies on media without consulting MPs.

62
Q

What was a notable media attention during the pandemic?

A

Hancock’s actions.

63
Q

What initiative did Sunak promote under Johnson?

A

‘Eat Out to Help Out’.

64
Q

How do British MPs feel at PMQs compared to US Presidents?

A

British MPs face humiliation, whereas US Presidents are respected.

65
Q

What methods did Blair use for decision-making?

A

Cabinet committees and 1-2-1 chats.

66
Q

Who were notable SpADs for different Prime Ministers?

A

Blair (Campbell), Johnson (Cummings), May (Timothy).

67
Q

How did Cameron make decisions?

A

With the ‘Quad’.

68
Q

What is a significant fact about the PM’s electoral mandate?

A

The PM does not have a personal electoral mandate.

69
Q

How can Prime Ministers be removed?

A

Without an election (e.g., Thatcher, Johnson, Truss).