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1
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What is the UK constitution primarily based on?

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Common law and statutes

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True or False: The UK constitution is codified in a single written document.

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False

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What is the key document that outlines the UK’s constitutional principles?

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The Magna Carta

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Which body is considered the highest authority in the UK constitution?

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Parliament

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What are the three main components of the UK constitution?

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Statute law, common law, and conventions

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What is the role of conventions in the UK constitution?

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They are unwritten rules that guide the behavior of constitutional actors

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Which document established the principle of parliamentary sovereignty in the UK?

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The Bill of Rights 1689

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What is the doctrine of parliamentary sovereignty?

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Parliament has the power to make or change any law

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Which court has the authority to interpret the UK constitution?

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The Supreme Court

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What is the role of the monarchy in the UK constitution?

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Ceremonial and symbolic

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What is the purpose of the Human Rights Act 1998 in the UK constitution?

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To incorporate the European Convention on Human Rights into UK law

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True or False: The UK constitution is flexible and can be easily amended.

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True

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What is the role of the House of Lords in the UK constitution?

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To act as a revising chamber for legislation

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14
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Which principle states that the government must be accountable to Parliament?

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The principle of parliamentary accountability

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15
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What is the purpose of the Fixed-term Parliaments Act 2011 in the UK constitution?

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To set a fixed five-year term for parliamentary elections

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What is the significance of the Salisbury Convention in the UK constitution?

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It states that the House of Lords will not oppose legislation promised in the government’s election manifesto

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What is the role of the Prime Minister in the UK constitution?

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To lead the government and make key decisions on policy and administration

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What is the purpose of the Royal Prerogative in the UK constitution?

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To grant the monarch certain powers and privileges

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True or False: The UK constitution guarantees a separation of powers between the executive, legislative, and judicial branches.

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False

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What is the key principle underlying the UK constitution?

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Parliamentary sovereignty

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21
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What is the significance of the European Communities Act 1972 in the UK constitution?

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It incorporated European Union law into UK domestic law

22
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What is the role of devolution in the UK constitution?

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To grant certain powers to regional governments in Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland

23
Q

Which document established the principle of habeas corpus in the UK?

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The Habeas Corpus Act 1679

24
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What is the purpose of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005 in the UK constitution?

A

To establish the Supreme Court as the highest court in the UK

25
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What is the significance of the Scotland Act 1998 in the UK constitution?

A

It established the Scottish Parliament and devolved powers to Scotland

26
Q

What is the UK constitution primarily based on?

A

Common law and statutes

27
Q

True or False: The UK constitution is codified in a single written document.

A

False

28
Q

What is the key document that outlines the UK’s constitutional principles?

A

The Magna Carta

29
Q

Which body is considered the highest authority in the UK constitution?

A

Parliament

30
Q

What are the three main components of the UK constitution?

A

Statute law, common law, and conventions

31
Q

What is the role of conventions in the UK constitution?

A

They are unwritten rules that guide the behavior of constitutional actors

32
Q

Which document established the principle of parliamentary sovereignty in the UK?

A

The Bill of Rights 1689

33
Q

What is the doctrine of parliamentary sovereignty?

A

Parliament has the power to make or change any law

34
Q

Which court has the authority to interpret the UK constitution?

A

The Supreme Court

35
Q

What is the role of the monarchy in the UK constitution?

A

Ceremonial and symbolic

36
Q

What is the purpose of the Human Rights Act 1998 in the UK constitution?

A

To incorporate the European Convention on Human Rights into UK law

37
Q

True or False: The UK constitution is flexible and can be easily amended.

A

True

38
Q

What is the role of the House of Lords in the UK constitution?

A

To act as a revising chamber for legislation

39
Q

Which principle states that the government must be accountable to Parliament?

A

The principle of parliamentary accountability

40
Q

What is the purpose of the Fixed-term Parliaments Act 2011 in the UK constitution?

A

To set a fixed five-year term for parliamentary elections

41
Q

What is the significance of the Salisbury Convention in the UK constitution?

A

It states that the House of Lords will not oppose legislation promised in the government’s election manifesto

42
Q

What is the role of the Prime Minister in the UK constitution?

A

To lead the government and make key decisions on policy and administration

43
Q

What is the purpose of the Royal Prerogative in the UK constitution?

A

To grant the monarch certain powers and privileges

44
Q

True or False: The UK constitution guarantees a separation of powers between the executive, legislative, and judicial branches.

A

False

45
Q

What is the key principle underlying the UK constitution?

A

Parliamentary sovereignty

46
Q

What is the significance of the European Communities Act 1972 in the UK constitution?

A

It incorporated European Union law into UK domestic law

47
Q

What is the role of devolution in the UK constitution?

A

To grant certain powers to regional governments in Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland

48
Q

Which document established the principle of habeas corpus in the UK?

A

The Habeas Corpus Act 1679

49
Q

What is the purpose of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005 in the UK constitution?

A

To establish the Supreme Court as the highest court in the UK

50
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What is the significance of the Scotland Act 1998 in the UK constitution?

A

It established the Scottish Parliament and devolved powers to Scotland

51
Q

What is the Constitution

A

A set of rules that outlines political system snd division of power in a country

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