Lesson 2.1.2
2.1.2 Constitutional change since 1997 Quiz: Pearson Edexcel Politics, Unit 2
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The 20 questions
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Which Act established the Scottish Parliament following the 1997 referendum?
- Northern Ireland Act
- Scotland Act 1998
- Government of Wales Act
- Scotland Act 2016
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Which 1999 Act removed most hereditary peers from the House of Lords?
- House of Lords Act
- Life Peerages Act
- Constitutional Reform Act
- Parliament Act 1911
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Which 2005 Act established the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom?
- Human Rights Act
- Constitutional Reform Act
- Judiciary Act
- Supreme Court Act
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Which body, consisting of an assembly and elected mayor, was created by 1999 legislation?
- Greater London Authority
- Metropolitan Police Authority
- London Development Agency
- London City Council
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Which 2011 Act proposed reducing the number of UK parliamentary constituencies?
- Scotland Act 2012
- Fixed-term Parliaments Act
- Constitutional Reform Act
- PVSC Act 2011
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What was the outcome of the 2011 UK referendum on changing the voting system?
- AV was accepted
- PR was adopted
- STV was chosen
- AV was rejected
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Which 1998 Act incorporated the European Convention on Human Rights into UK law?
- Constitutional Reform Act
- Data Protection Act
- Human Rights Act
- Equalities Act
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How many hereditary peers were permitted to remain in the House of Lords after 1999?
- 15
- 50
- 150
- 92
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What can UK courts issue under the Human Rights Act when a law breaches human rights?
- Judicial injunction
- Constitutional veto
- Strike-down order
- Declaration of incompatibility
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Which devolved body has experienced multiple suspensions since its creation in 1998?
- Welsh Parliament
- Scottish Parliament
- Northern Ireland Assembly
- Greater London Authority
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What legal process allows UK courts to check the lawfulness of government decisions?
- Legislative filibuster
- Royal assent
- Parliamentary scrutiny
- Judicial review
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What is the main role of the UK Electoral Commission?
- Appointing judges
- Drafting constitutions
- Making primary laws
- Regulating elections
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Which judicial body did the UK Supreme Court replace in 2009?
- Privy Council
- Court of Appeal
- High Court
- House of Lords
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Why are UK constitutional reforms since 1997 described as piecemeal?
- Passed separately
- Approved by referendum
- Codified at once
- Entrenched in law
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Which Act established the UK Supreme Court in 2005?
- Constitutional Reform Act
- Human Rights Act
- Elections Act
- Scotland Act
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Which reform devolved further income tax powers to the Scottish Parliament?
- Scotland Act 1998
- Scotland Act 2016
- Scotland Act 2012
- Scotland Act 2020
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What major change was made by the House of Lords Act 1999?
- Removed hereditary peers
- Elected all peers
- Removed all bishops
- Abolished life peers
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What can UK courts issue if an Act violates the Human Rights Act 1998?
- Judicial repeal
- Statutory veto
- Constitutional strike-down
- Declaration of incompatibility
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What feature characterises UK constitutional reforms since 1997 as piecemeal?
- Single codification
- Lack of masterplan
- Full entrenchment
- Written constitution
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Which statute incorporated the European Convention on Human Rights into UK law?
- Equality Act
- Constitutional Reform Act
- Human Rights Act
- Data Protection Act
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