WK 1+2 - MCQ Flashcards
Which of the following is not a feature of parliamentary sovereignty?
(A) Parliament can make or unmake any law it wishes
(B) Primary legislation passed by Parliament cannot be struck down by courts.
(C) The Prime Minister cannot be held criminally liable.
(D) Parliament cannot bind its successors.
Answer C.
Can parliament bind its successors?
No, this means that successive Parliaments can, if they wish, repeal any law enacted by their predecessors
Can primary legislation passed by Parliament be struck down by courts?
No as it is classed as ‘supreme’.
Which of the following are accurate statements relating to the UK constitution?
(A) Members of the House of Commons are elected through periodic general elections.
Correct answer
(B) The UK operates under a representative democracy.
Correct answer
(C) Referendums have historically been used very frequently in the UK.
(D) The King has a lot of power in the UK’s constitutional settlement and frequently interferes in political decision-making.
A + B.
What is the primary function of a constitution?
(A) To allocate state power.
Correct answer
(B) To regulate the conduct of private parties.
(C) To protect fundamental rights.
(D) To create a national identity.
A.
There are many features which constitutions all over the world share. However, the UK constitution is different from the norm in a number of respects. Which of the following ‘generic’ constitutional features is also a feature of the UK constitution?
(A) Constitutional law holds a special ‘status’ as ‘higher law’.
(B) Constitutional law is permanent.
(C) Incorrect: Legislation which conflicts with constitutional principles is invalid.
(D) Constitutional principles are politically important.
D
How are constitutional statutes amended?
(A) Constitutional statutes are amended by a special majority of 60% in both Houses of Parliament.
(B) Constitutional statutes cannot be amended.
(C) Constitutional statutes are amended via the ordinary legislative process.
Correct answer
(D) Constitutional statutes can only be amended following a referendum
C
