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. Which of the following statements are correct? Please select all that apply.

Parliament is bicameral. correct incorrect

Parliament's functions are to make primary legislation and hold the government to account. correct incorrect

Both chambers now have democratically elected members. correct incorrect

The House of Commons is the pre-eminent chamber. correct incorrect

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. A backbencher is an MP belonging to the party of Government.

True correct incorrect

False correct incorrect

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. The role of backbench MPs includes: Please select all that apply.

Helping to hold the government to account. correct incorrect

Representing constituents and constituency interests. correct incorrect

Representing and supporting their party in votes in Parliament. correct incorrect

Initiating government Bills. correct incorrect

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. Which phrase is missing from this statement? The House of Commons sustains the government, legislates, scrutinises government actions, votes for supply, facilitates a credible opposition, and …

Scrutinises the House of Lords. correct incorrect

Scrutinises the judiciary. correct incorrect

Ensures the voices of citizens are heard. correct incorrect

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. At each general election, the electorate decides:

the composition of one chamber of the legislature and the political party of government. correct incorrect

who the Prime Minister will be. correct incorrect

the composition of both chambers of Parliament. correct incorrect

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. Which factors can adversely affect how representative the House of Commons is? Please select all that apply.

Constituencies can vary in size. correct incorrect

Proportional representation. correct incorrect

The first past the post system. correct incorrect

The number of people who are not registered to vote. correct incorrect

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. Which of the following statements are correct? Please select all that apply.

As a sovereign body, Parliament must be free from, and protected from, outside intervention. correct incorrect

The courts have jurisdiction to determine when there has been a breach of Parliamentary privilege. correct incorrect

Proceedings in Parliament must not be impeached or questioned in any court. correct incorrect

'Exclusive cognisance' means that Parliament exercises sole jurisdiction over its own proceedings. correct incorrect

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. Members can choose what to debate in Parliament even if a matter is subject to an injunction.

True correct incorrect

False correct incorrect

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. MPs are exempt from the criminal law.

True correct incorrect

False correct incorrect

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. The House of Commons has its own standards of conduct and disciplinary powers which it regulates internally.

True correct incorrect

False correct incorrect