Chapter 1 Self-test questions

UK courts form part of which of the following public law institutions?

The executive

The legislature

The judiciary

The civil service

The UK has an unwritten constitution.

True

False

Which of the following is not a feature of Parliamentary sovereignty?

Parliament can make or unmake any law it wishes.

Primary legislation passed by Parliament cannot be struck down by courts.

The Prime Minister cannot be held criminally liable.

Parliament cannot bind its successors.

How many legal systems exist within the United Kingdom?

2

3

4

5

The UK Supreme Court is the only court which has jurisdiction over the whole of the UK.

True

False

When was Northern Ireland split from the Republic of Ireland, creating the United Kingdom as we know it today?

1870

1901

1921

1945

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.

The UK operates under a representative democracy.

Referendums have historically been used very frequently in the UK.

The Queen has a lot of power in the UK's constitutional settlement and frequently interferes in political decision-making.

The Prime Minister is directly elected in the United Kingdom.

True

False

Members of the House of Commons have absolute freedom to say what they want in Parliament.

True

False

The process by which government actions can be challenged through the courts is called _____.

Which of the following are devolved institutions within the UK's multi-level constitution?

The Scottish Parliament

The Welsh Assembly

The Northern Ireland Assembly

The Northern English Parliament

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