Chapter 2 Self-test questions

The institutions of government and the separation of powers

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. Who explained the principle of the separation of powers in his 18th century text L'Esprit des Lois?

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. Which of the following is not one of the institutions of government identified by Montesquieu?

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. The House of Lords judgment in Burmah Oil v Lord Advocate was overruled by which piece of legislation?

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. Which of the following is not a mechanism through which Parliament holds the government to account?

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. The US Supreme Court has the power to set aside primary legislation that contravenes the constitution. True or false?

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. What are 'Henry VIII clauses'?

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. Which of the following entities is not a part of the executive?

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. What did Walter Bagehot describe as the 'efficient secret of the constitution'?

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. Which Act of Parliament created the UK Supreme Court?

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. Which of the following statements is true?

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