British constitution intro

What are individual rights?

• Rights that belong to groups of people

• Rights that belong to each citizen

• Rights that are not enforced by law

• Rights that are only for government officials

What is a codified constitution?

• A constitution that is not contained in a single set of documents

• A constitution in which all provisions are written down in a single set of documents

• A constitution that is flexible and changes frequently

• A constitution that is not written down

What is parliamentary sovereignty?

• The principle that makes the judiciary the ultimate authority

• The principle that makes parliament the ultimate authority

• The principle that makes the executive the ultimate authority

• The principle that makes the citizens the ultimate authority

What does the British Constitution being 'uncodified' mean?

• It is found in a single document or place

• It is not found in a single document or place

• It is written down in a single set of documents

• It is not written down at all

What does the British Constitution being 'unitary' mean?

• Most power lies with the regional governments

• Most power lies with the central government

• Most power lies with the judiciary

• Most power lies with the citizens

What is a key characteristic of a well-functioning constitution in a Western liberal democracy?

• Lack of respect for individual human rights

• Clear mechanisms for resolving problems and conflicts

• Concentration of power in a single authority

• Inflexibility to changing circumstances

Which Act enabled Brexit?

• European Communities Act 1972

• European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018

• British Constitution Act 2020

• United Nations Act 2018

What can happen if the prime minister and ministers exceed their lawful powers?

• They can be promoted

• They can be found guilty of acting ultra vires

• They can be rewarded

• They can be given more powers

Who referred to parliamentary sovereignty and the rule of law as the 'twin pillars' of the British Constitution?

• A. V. Dicey

• John Locke

• Thomas Hobbes

• Jean-Jacques Rousseau

Why is formal amendment of the US Constitution rare?

• Because it is complex and difficult

• Because it is easy

• Because it is unnecessary

• Because it is frequent