Lesson 3A.6.5
3A.6.5 Further UK and US comparisons Quiz: Pearson Edexcel Politics, Unit 3
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The 20 questions
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Which concept describes a UK system where powers are transferred to devolved assemblies but remain subject to Westminster?
- Confederalism
- Devolution
- Unitarism only
- Federalism
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Why are the powers of US states more secure than those of UK devolved bodies?
- Constitutional protection
- Executive protection
- Statutory protection
- Royal protection
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In US federalism, how were constitutional powers granted to the national government?
- Devolved by Parliament
- Delegated by states
- Dictated by President
- Granted by courts
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What type of representation defines the US Senate compared to the House of Lords?
- Hereditary peerage
- Proportional representation
- Equal state representation
- Regional devolution
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Which mechanism is used by both UK and US legislatures to scrutinise the executive?
- Judicial review
- Filibusters
- Committees
- Citizen initiatives
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What feature of the UK political system gives the executive greater legislative dominance than in the US?
- Judicial independence
- Federalism
- Fusion of powers
- Separation of powers
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Which body has the legal power to alter or abolish UK devolved assemblies?
- Supreme Court
- UK Parliament
- Senedd Cymru
- Welsh Government
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Which constitutional amendment reserves powers to US states not granted to the national government?
- First Amendment
- Tenth Amendment
- Fourteenth Amendment
- Fifth Amendment
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Compared to UK standing committees, what power do US congressional committees hold over bills?
- Power to block
- No amendment powers
- Royal assent powers
- Only advisory powers
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Which body checks US Supreme Court appointments through its confirmation power?
- State legislatures
- House of Representatives
- Electoral College
- US Senate
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How can the UK Parliament override a court's interpretation of a statute?
- Passing new legislation
- Impeaching judges
- Vetoing court rulings
- Using executive decrees
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Which UK parliamentary bodies perform executive oversight similar to US congressional committees?
- Privy Council
- Select committees
- Public bill committees
- Legislative grand committees
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How is the UK party system typically classified compared to the US two-party system?
- Multi-party system
- Non-partisan system
- One-party system
- Dominant-party system
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What electoral system feature encourages the strict two-party system in the US?
- Single transferable vote
- Winner-takes-all rules
- Additional member system
- Proportional representation
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What term describes distinct ideological groupings within major UK political parties?
- Factions
- Frontbenches
- Crossbenches
- Coalitions
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What campaign finance issue is a major subject of debate in both the UK and US?
- Wealthy donor influence
- Foreign government control
- Compulsory voting fees
- State-only funding
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Why do interest groups have more access points in the US than in the UK?
- Uncodified constitution
- Separation of powers
- Unitary state structure
- Fusion of powers
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What can UK courts issue under the Human Rights Act 1998 when legislation violates rights?
- Declaration of incompatibility
- Constitutional veto
- Strike-down order
- Executive injunction
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Which comparative approach explains executive differences by focusing on formal institutions and constitutions?
- Rational approach
- Cultural approach
- Constructivist approach
- Structural approach
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What is the maximum duration between general elections set by UK parliamentary statute?
- Five years
- Seven years
- Two years
- Four years
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