Chapter 5 Self-test questions

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Which of the following functions belong to the executive, in theory? Select all that apply.

Formulation of policy correct incorrect

Enactment of legislation correct incorrect

Application of legislative powers correct incorrect

Adjudication in disputes over legislation correct incorrect

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What is 'The Crown' in practice?

The monarch and royal family correct incorrect

The government correct incorrect

The court systems correct incorrect

The Shadow Cabinet correct incorrect

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The government is always able to enact its policy preferences in Parliament.

True correct incorrect

False correct incorrect

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In the context of a general election, how is the Prime Minister appointed?

The Prime Minister is appointed directly through electoral ballot. correct incorrect

The Prime Minister is appointed by a vote in the House of Commons. correct incorrect

By convention, the Prime Minister is the leader of the largest political party in the House of Commons. correct incorrect

By convention, the Prime Minister is appointed from the most senior ranks of the House of Lords. correct incorrect

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The Ministerial Code is important, but has no legally binding force

True correct incorrect

False correct incorrect

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There is a statutory qualification for appointment to all positions within the Cabinet.

True correct incorrect

False correct incorrect

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The Cabinet is a creature of law and regulated by a statutory scheme.

True correct incorrect

False correct incorrect

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Which of the following apply to the Civil Service? Select all that apply.

It is apolitical. correct incorrect

It implements government policies and programs. correct incorrect

Its members are accountable to ministers. correct incorrect

Its members serve for the duration of each Prime Minister's term. correct incorrect

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What do so-called Henry VIII powers allow ministers to do?

Delegate their power to the civil service correct incorrect

Make decisions with retrospective effect correct incorrect

Amend or repeal primary legislation correct incorrect

Appoint Special Advisors correct incorrect

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Which of the following statements accurately describes Parliament's involvement in delegated legislation? Select all that apply.

The House of Commons regularly debates, as a committee of the whole House, the merits of each piece of proposed delegated legislation. correct incorrect

The Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments provides technical scrutiny of proposed delegated legislation. correct incorrect

Parliament must always approve proposed delegated legislation before it can take effect. correct incorrect

The House of Lords Select Committee on Delegated Powers and Regulatory Reform systematically scrutinises legislative provisions which confer powers to make delegated legislation. correct incorrect

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Delegated legislation can be struck down by the courts.

True correct incorrect

False correct incorrect

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Which of the following matters remains the preserve of prerogative power? Select all that apply.

Signing international treaties correct incorrect

The power to detain an individual for twenty-eight days without trial correct incorrect

The declaration of war correct incorrect

The granting of honours correct incorrect

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Why did the UK courts find that the government was able to tap into private telephone conversations in the case of Malone?

Primary legislation had authorised the act. correct incorrect

Secondary legislation had authorised the act. correct incorrect

There existed no legislation prohibiting the act. correct incorrect

The act was just subject to judicial review. correct incorrect