Chapter 2 Multiple-choice questions

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. In 1215, Magna Carta introduced the concept:

of Parliamentary sovereignty. correct incorrect

of separation of powers doctrine. correct incorrect

that the king was not above the law. correct incorrect

of devolution. correct incorrect

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. Who initiated the idea of Parliament?

King John correct incorrect

William the Conqueror correct incorrect

Robert de Vere correct incorrect

Simon de Montfort correct incorrect

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. In the Five Knights Case (Darnel's case (1627) 3 St Tr 1), the court held that the king had a wide discretionary power to imprison the claimants for reasons of state necessity. As a result of this case, Parliament presented the king with:

the Petition of Right. correct incorrect

the Bill of Rights. correct incorrect

the Parliament Acts. correct incorrect

Magna Carta. correct incorrect

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. The Glorious Revolution in 1688 led to the establishment of the following constitutional principle:

the rule of law. correct incorrect

separation of powers doctrine. correct incorrect

Parliamentary sovereignty. correct incorrect

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. The Act of Settlement 1701 provided that judges could not easily be dismissed and effectively had job security.

True correct incorrect

False correct incorrect

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. The following factors led to the growth of the administrative state and Administrative Law: Please select all that apply.

The creation of the welfare state. correct incorrect

Increased legal regulation of factories and industry. correct incorrect

Increasing number of administrative bodies. correct incorrect

Nationalisation. correct incorrect