Lesson 2.2.2
2.2.2 Comparative powers of the Commons and Lords Quiz: Pearson Edexcel Politics, Unit 2
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The 20 questions
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Which type of bill can only be introduced in the House of Commons?
- Private members' bills
- Statutory instruments
- Consolidation bills
- Money bills
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Under the Parliament Act 1949, how long can the Lords delay a bill?
- One year
- Six months
- One month
- Two years
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Under the Parliament Act 1911, how long can the Lords delay a money bill?
- One month
- One year
- Six months
- Two years
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Which mechanism can be used by the Commons but NOT the Lords to remove government?
- No-confidence motion
- Select committee inquiry
- Policy debate
- Public bill amendment
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Which two Acts reduced and defined the delaying powers of the House of Lords?
- 1949 and 2005
- 1911 and 1949
- 1911 and 1999
- 1911 and 2011
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Why is the legislative primacy of the House of Commons justified over the Lords?
- Royal prerogative
- Democratic legitimacy
- Financial dominance
- Judicial authority
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Which legislation established the statutory supremacy of the House of Commons over the Lords?
- Equality Act
- Human Rights Act
- Parliament Acts
- Constitutional Reform Act
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Which convention prevents the Lords from blocking government manifesto promises?
- Salisbury Convention
- Individual Responsibility
- Sewell Convention
- Collective Responsibility
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What type of veto do the Parliament Acts give the House of Lords over non-money bills?
- Absolute veto
- Executive veto
- Suspensory veto
- Pocket veto
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Which chamber has exclusive authority over motions of confidence and financial supply?
- House of Commons
- Privy Council
- House of Lords
- Supreme Court
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What primary legislative role does the House of Lords perform in Parliament?
- Revising chamber
- Supreme chamber
- Executive chamber
- Primary chamber
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For how long can the House of Lords delay a non-money bill under the Parliament Act 1949?
- One year
- Two years
- Six months
- One month
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Which UK Act first replaced the House of Lords absolute veto with a suspensory veto?
- Parliament Act 1911
- Peerage Act 1963
- Parliament Act 1949
- Life Peerages Act 1958
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Which convention states that the Lords should not defeat bills promised in a manifesto?
- Sewel Convention
- Salisbury Convention
- Executive Order
- Parliament Act
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How long can the House of Lords delay a money bill under the Parliament Act 1911?
- One month
- Two years
- Six months
- One year
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Which chamber can force the resignation of the government through a vote of no confidence?
- Privy Council
- Supreme Court
- House of Commons
- House of Lords
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Which concept gives the House of Commons ultimate legislative supremacy over the House of Lords?
- Royal prerogative
- Democratic legitimacy
- Judicial review
- Executive privilege
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Why do critics argue that the House of Lords lacks the authority to block legislation?
- It sits irregularly
- It is unelected
- It lacks committees
- It is underfunded
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What key advantage is associated with the appointed nature of the House of Lords?
- Judicial supremacy
- Direct representation
- Independent expertise
- Financial control
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Which constitutional right belongs exclusively to the House of Commons regarding government finance?
- Royal prerogative
- Financial privilege
- Executive order
- Suspensory veto
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