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Chapter 1 Self-test questions
Public law: an introduction
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UK courts form part of which of the following public law institutions?
The executive
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incorrect
The legislature
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The judiciary
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The civil service
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The UK has an unwritten constitution.
True
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incorrect
False
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Which of the following is
not
a feature of Parliamentary sovereignty?
Parliament can make or unmake any law it wishes.
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Primary legislation passed by Parliament cannot be struck down by courts.
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The Prime Minister cannot be held criminally liable.
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Parliament cannot bind its successors.
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How many legal systems exist within the United Kingdom?
2
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3
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4
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incorrect
5
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The UK Supreme Court is the only court which has jurisdiction over the whole of the UK.
True
correct
incorrect
False
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incorrect
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When was Northern Ireland split from the Republic of Ireland, creating the United Kingdom as we know it today?
1870
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incorrect
1901
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incorrect
1921
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1945
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Which of the following are accurate statements relating to the UK constitution? Select
all
that apply.
Members of the House of Commons are elected through periodic general elections.
correct
incorrect
The UK operates under a representative democracy.
correct
incorrect
Referendums have historically been used very frequently in the UK.
correct
incorrect
The Queen has a lot of power in the UK's constitutional settlement and frequently interferes in political decision-making.
correct
incorrect
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The Prime Minister is directly elected in the United Kingdom.
True
correct
incorrect
False
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incorrect
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Members of the House of Commons have absolute freedom to say what they want in Parliament.
True
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False
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The process by which government actions can be challenged through the courts is called _____.
Your response
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Which of the following are devolved institutions within the UK's multi-level constitution?
The Scottish Parliament
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incorrect
The Welsh Assembly
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The Northern Ireland Assembly
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The Northern English Parliament
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incorrect
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