The process of reviewing and potentially amending the UK’s constitution is known as:
a) Constitutional revolution
b) Constitutional reform
c) Constitutional uprising
d) Constitutional abrogation
Answer: b) Constitutional reform
Which of the following is an example of an unwritten source of the UK constitution?
a) Magna Carta
b) Human Rights Act 1998
c) European Union treaties
d) Constitutional Reform Act 2005
Answer: a) Magna Carta
The process of devolution in the UK has led to the transfer of certain powers from the UK Parliament to:
a) The monarchy
b) Local councils
c) The European Union
d) Devolved governments in Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland
Answer: d) Devolved governments in Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland
The UK’s constitution is characterized by its:
a) Flexibility and codification
b) Rigidity and specificity
c) Centralization and monarchy
d) Written and single-source nature
Answer: a) Flexibility and codification
The “Great Repeal Bill” aimed to:
a) Repeal the Human Rights Act
b) Repeal the Scotland Act
c) Incorporate EU laws into UK law after Brexit
d) Repeal the Act of Union 1707
Answer: c) Incorporate EU laws into UK law after Brexit
The “Fixed-term Parliaments Act 2011” introduced fixed terms for which elected body?
a) The UK Parliament
b) Local councils
c) Devolved governments
d) The House of Lords
Answer: a) The UK Parliament
The “EVEL” procedure in the UK Parliament stands for:
a) English Voices for Equality and Liberty
b) English Votes for English Laws
c) European Values for Effective Legislation
d) English Verification of Electoral Legislation
Answer: b) English Votes for English Laws
The “Supreme Court of the United Kingdom” was established by the:
a) Constitutional Reform Act 2005
b) Human Rights Act 1998
c) Magna Carta
d) Act of Settlement 1701
Answer: a) Constitutional Reform Act 2005
The “West Lothian Question” refers to the issue of:
a) Devolution in Scotland
b) Unequal representation in the House of Lords
c) The voting rights of expatriates
d) Scottish MPs voting on English matters in the UK Parliament
Answer: d) Scottish MPs voting on English matters in the UK Parliament
The principle that parliament is the supreme legal authority in the UK is known as:
a) Parliamentary sovereignty
b) Judicial review
c) Executive supremacy
d) Constitutional monarchy
Answer: a) Parliamentary sovereignty
The “Salisbury Convention” relates to the:
a) Role of the monarch in the legislative process
b) Relationship between the UK and the European Union
c) Role of the House of Lords in amending money bills
d) Role of the House of Lords in respect of government manifesto commitments
Answer: d) Role of the House of Lords in respect of government manifesto commitments
The “Constitutional Reform and Governance Act 2010” introduced changes related to:
a) Devolution of powers to Scotland
b) Reform of the House of Lords
c) Codification of the UK constitution
d) Ratification of international treaties
Answer: d) Ratification of international treaties
The concept of “parliamentary democracy” implies that the government is accountable to:
a) The judiciary
b) The monarchy
c) The electorate through parliament
d) International organizations
Answer: c) The electorate through parliament
The “Human Rights Act 1998” incorporates the rights and freedoms outlined in:
a) The European Union treaties
b) The Universal Declaration of Human Rights
c) The Magna Carta
d) The European Convention on Human Rights
Answer: d) The European Convention on Human Rights
The “Miller v Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union” case dealt with the requirement for parliamentary approval to trigger:
a) Article 50 of the Treaty on European Union
b) Article 51 of the United Nations Charter
c) Article 52 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
d) Article 53 of the European Convention on Human Rights
Answer: a) Article 50 of the Treaty on European Union
The “Crown Dependencies” of the UK include:
a) Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland
b) The Isle of Wight, Jersey, and Guernsey
c) The Falkland Islands, Gibraltar, and Bermuda
d) The Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, and the Cayman Islands
Answer: d) The Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, and the Cayman Islands
Which of the following is an example of a constitutional convention in the UK?
a) The UK Parliament’s power to legislate on all matters
b) The requirement for the monarch’s approval of legislation
c) The practice of royal assent
d) The principle that the Prime Minister is the head of state
Answer: b) The requirement for the monarch’s approval of legislation
The “Devolution Acts” granted legislative powers to the devolved governments in:
a) England, Scotland, and Wales
b) Northern Ireland, Wales, and Scotland
c) England, Northern Ireland, and Wales
d) Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland
Answer: d) Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland
The “Act of Union 1707” unified which two countries to create the Kingdom of Great Britain?
a) England and Scotland
b) England and Ireland
c) Scotland and Wales
d) Ireland and Wales
Answer: a) England and Scotland
Which body is responsible for interpreting and applying the law in the UK, including constitutional matters?
a) The monarch
b) The Prime Minister
c) The House of Commons
d) The judiciary
Answer: d) The judiciary
The “Constitutional Reform Act 2005” established the:
a) House of Lords
b) Constitutional Court
c) Judicial Appointments Commission
d) Supreme Court of the United Kingdom
Answer: d) Supreme Court of the United Kingdom
The “Westminster Model” refers to the:
a) Political system of Scotland
b) Political system of Wales
c) Political system of the entire UK
d) Political system of Northern Ireland
Answer: c) Political system of the entire UK
The “Habeas Corpus Act 1679” is an example of legislation that:
a) Established a constitutional monarchy
b) Protected individuals against unlawful detention
c) Gave the monarch absolute power
d) Created a bicameral parliament
Answer: b) Protected individuals against unlawful detention
The process of “codification” of the constitution involves:
a) Creating an unwritten constitution
b) Writing down the existing conventions and laws that make up the constitution
c) Abolishing the constitution altogether
d) Allowing the monarch to write new laws
Answer: b) Writing down the existing conventions and laws that make up the constitution
Which of the following was the first country to join the UK in the “Acts of Union”?
a) Wales
b) Ireland
c) Scotland
d) Northern Ireland
Answer: c) Scotland
The UK’s membership in the European Union was subject to a referendum in:
a) 2001
b) 2010
c) 2016
d) 2020
Answer: c) 2016
The “Royal Prerogative” refers to the:
a) Monarch’s absolute power over the government
b) Prime Minister’s right to dissolve Parliament
c) Traditional rights and powers of the monarch
d) The House of Lords’ authority over the House of Commons
Answer: c) Traditional rights and powers of the monarch
The concept of “judicial review” allows the courts to:
a) Overrule the decisions of the Prime Minister
b) Review and potentially invalidate actions of the executive and legislative branches
c) Review and potentially invalidate actions of the monarch
d) Conduct criminal trials involving politicians
Answer: b) Review and potentially invalidate actions of the executive and legislative branches
The “House of Lords Act 1999” aimed to:
a) Abolish the House of Lords
b) Reduce the powers of the House of Lords
c) Increase the hereditary peers in the House of Lords
d) Establish the House of Commons
Answer: b) Reduce the powers of the House of Lords
The “British Bill of Rights” is proposed to replace the:
a) Magna Carta
b) Human Rights Act 1998
c) Scotland Act 1998
d) Constitutional Reform Act 2005
Answer: b) Human Rights Act 1998
The UK Parliament is made up of:
a) The House of Commons and the House of Lords
b) The House of Commons and the House of Representatives
c) The House of Commons and the House of Assembly
d) The House of Commons and the House of Delegates
Answer: a) The House of Commons and the House of Lords
The “Sewel Convention” outlines the circumstances under which the UK Parliament would legislate on devolved matters without:
a) The consent of the monarch
b) The consent of the Scottish Parliament
c) The consent of the Welsh Assembly
d) The consent of the Northern Ireland Assembly
Answer: b) The consent of the Scottish Parliament
The “Rule of Law” refers to the principle that:
a) The monarch is above the law
b) The judiciary is above the law
c) Government is bound by laws and regulations
d) The military is above the law
Answer: c) Government is bound by laws and regulations
The “Parliamentary Oath” or “Affirmation” is taken by members of the UK Parliament to:
a) Pledge loyalty to the monarch
b) Pledge loyalty to their political party
c) Pledge loyalty to their constituents
d) Pledge loyalty to the House of Lords
Answer: a) Pledge loyalty to the monarch
The “Trade Union Act 2016” introduced changes to:
a) Limit the powers of trade unions
b) Strengthen the rights of trade unions
c) Nationalize trade unions
d) Abolish trade unions
Answer: a) Limit the powers of trade unions
The “Electoral Commission” is responsible for:
a) Monitoring international elections
b) Conducting referendums and elections in the UK
c) Overseeing the monarchy’s succession
d) Appointing members of the House of Lords
Answer: b) Conducting referendums and elections in the UK
The “Constitution Committee” in the House of Lords is responsible for:
a) Drafting legislation
b) Reviewing proposed constitutional amendments
c) Advising the Prime Minister
d) Appointing judges
Answer: b) Reviewing proposed constitutional amendments
The “Royal Commission” is often established to:
a) Investigate constitutional violations by government officials
b) Propose changes to the constitution or major reforms
c) Monitor international treaties
d) Enforce the principles of parliamentary sovereignty
Answer: b) Propose changes to the constitution or major reforms
The “Constitutional Reform Group” is an organization that advocates for:
a) The abolition of the monarchy
b) The preservation of the current constitution
c) A written constitution for the UK
d) The expansion of the House of Lords
Answer: c) A written constitution for the UK
The “Constitutional Convention” is a forum for:
a) Negotiating international treaties
b) Resolving disputes between the monarchy and parliament
c) Discussing and proposing constitutional changes
d) Appointing members of the judiciary
Answer: c) Discussing and proposing constitutional changes
The “Lisbon Treaty” made changes to the constitutional framework of:
a) The United Kingdom
b) The European Union
c) The Commonwealth of Nations
d) The United Nations
Answer: b) The European Union
The “Royal Assent” is the formal approval given by:
a) The Prime Minister
b) The House of Commons
c) The House of Lords
d) The monarch
Answer: d) The monarch
The “Bicameralism” principle of having two houses in the legislature is seen in:
a) The Scottish Parliament
b) The House of Commons
c) The House of Lords
d) The UK Prime Minister’s Office
Answer: c) The House of Lords
The “Act of Settlement 1701” determined the line of succession to the:
a) Monarchy
b) Prime Ministership
c) Speakership of the House of Commons
d) Lord Chancellorship
Answer: a) Monarchy
The “Territorial Integrity” principle asserts the importance of maintaining:
a) The authority of the monarch
b) The authority of the House of Lords
c) The unity of the UK
d) The power of local councils
Answer: c) The unity of the UK
The “Purdah” period refers to the time before an election or referendum when:
a) Political campaigning is not allowed
b) The monarch is in seclusion
c) The Prime Minister resigns
d) The House of Lords is suspended
Answer: a) Political campaigning is not allowed
The “Debate of the Union” is a discussion about the potential merger of:
a) The UK and Ireland
b) England and Scotland
c) The UK and the European Union
d) The UK and the United Nations
Answer: b) England and Scotland
The “Magna Carta” of 1215 is often considered a foundational document for:
a) Modern democracy and the rule of law
b) The establishment of the House of Lords
c) The creation of the monarchy
d) The organization of the judiciary
Answer: a) Modern democracy and the rule of law
The “Woolf Report” focused on reforming which aspect of the UK’s constitutional system?
a) The monarchy
b) The House of Lords
c) The House of Commons
d) The judiciary
Answer: d) The judiciary
The “Speaker of the House of Commons” is responsible for:
a) Leading the government
b) Chairing parliamentary debates
c) Representing the monarch
d) Overseeing the House of Lords
Answer: b) Chairing parliamentary debates
