Question 1

Which of the following are TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  The Commonwealth Secretariat was formed in 1965 
B)  All Commonwealth countries recognise Queen Elizabeth II as their Head of State 
C)  The Treaty on the Commonwealth outlines the formal rules under which it operates 
D)  The total population of the Commonwealth is approximately 2.4 billion 
A)  The Commonwealth Secretariat was formed in 1965 
B)  All Commonwealth countries recognise Queen Elizabeth II as their Head of State 
C)  The Treaty on the Commonwealth outlines the formal rules under which it operates 
D)  The total population of the Commonwealth is approximately 2.4 billion A

Question 2

Which of the following is not a principal institution of a State?

Accepted Answer

A)  Legislature 
B)  Judiciary 
C)  Army 
D)  Executive 
A)  Legislature 
B)  Judiciary 
C)  Army 
D)  Executive C

Question 3

The decision to revoke a passport cannot be subject to judicial review.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

In relation to the doctrine of parliamentary sovereignty, which of the following are FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  The UK Parliament can pass any law it wishes 
B)  At least three quarters of the House of Commons need to agree to an amendment to the Bill of Rights 
C)  The UK Supreme Court can state that an Act of Parliament is void 
D)  Parliament cannot repeal constitutional statutes such as the Human Rights Act 
A)  The UK Parliament can pass any law it wishes 
B)  At least three quarters of the House of Commons need to agree to an amendment to the Bill of Rights 
C)  The UK Supreme Court can state that an Act of Parliament is void 
D)  Parliament cannot repeal constitutional statutes such as the Human Rights Act

Question 5

Why is it important to maintain a separation of powers within a State?

Accepted Answer

Maintaining a separation of powers withi

Question 6

Which of the following is not a constitutional reform proposed by the coalition Government which came to power in 2010?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fixed-term Parliaments 
B)  Abolition of the Crown's ability to dissolve Parliament 
C)  Abolition of the post of Mayor of London 
D)  Reform of the voting system used in General Elections 
A)  Fixed-term Parliaments 
B)  Abolition of the Crown's ability to dissolve Parliament 
C)  Abolition of the post of Mayor of London 
D)  Reform of the voting system used in General Elections

Question 7

Describe the relationship the Isle of Man and the Channel Islands have with the UK and the European Union.

Accepted Answer

The Isle of Man and the Channel Islands

Question 8

In relation to the President of the United States of America, which of the following is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  The President cannot belong to a different party from the one which dominates Congress 
B)  The President can sign international treaties 
C)  The President has a veto which can be overridden by Congress voting with a two-thirds majority 
D)  The President has no formal powers of legislative initiative 
A)  The President cannot belong to a different party from the one which dominates Congress 
B)  The President can sign international treaties 
C)  The President has a veto which can be overridden by Congress voting with a two-thirds majority 
D)  The President has no formal powers of legislative initiative

Question 9

Outline the nature of the Commonwealth today.

Accepted Answer

The Commonwealth today is a political as

Question 10

The constitutions of the USA, Australia and Malaysia are all examples of unitary constitutions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following are TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  The almost continuous evolution of UK history since 1066 is the main reason why the UK does not have a written constitution 
B)  The electorate holds Parliament to account 
C)  A constitution with entrenched rules can be changed without following specific procedures 
D)  The constitution of the UK is extremely flexible 
A)  The almost continuous evolution of UK history since 1066 is the main reason why the UK does not have a written constitution 
B)  The electorate holds Parliament to account 
C)  A constitution with entrenched rules can be changed without following specific procedures 
D)  The constitution of the UK is extremely flexible

Question 12

The Secretary of State can deprive a person of British citizenship based upon that person's actions before they became a British citizen.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Great Britain is comprised of Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of a flexible constitution.

Accepted Answer

A flexible constitution has both advanta

Question 15

Describe the nature of the powers of the Monarch in the UK's constitutional framework.

Accepted Answer

The powers of the Monarch in the UK's co

Question 16

Appeals from Commonwealth countries can be heard by the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Outline the key distinguishing features of the UK's constitution.

Accepted Answer

The key distinguishing features of the U

Question 18

Queen Elizabeth II withheld the Royal Assent from the Hunting Bill in 2004.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The majority of countries have an unwritten constitution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The American War of Independence and the French Revolution were fundamental to the development of the written constitution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 1: Introducing Constitutional Law

Which of the following are TRUE?

Which of the following is not a principal institution of a State?

The decision to revoke a passport cannot be subject to judicial review.

In relation to the doctrine of parliamentary sovereignty, which of the following are FALSE?

Why is it important to maintain a separation of powers within a State?

Which of the following is not a constitutional reform proposed by the coalition Government which came to power in 2010?

Describe the relationship the Isle of Man and the Channel Islands have with the UK and the European Union.

In relation to the President of the United States of America, which of the following is FALSE?

Outline the nature of the Commonwealth today.

The constitutions of the USA, Australia and Malaysia are all examples of unitary constitutions.

Which of the following are TRUE?

The Secretary of State can deprive a person of British citizenship based upon that person's actions before they became a British citizen.

Great Britain is comprised of Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of a flexible constitution.

Describe the nature of the powers of the Monarch in the UK's constitutional framework.

Appeals from Commonwealth countries can be heard by the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council.

Outline the key distinguishing features of the UK's constitution.

Queen Elizabeth II withheld the Royal Assent from the Hunting Bill in 2004.

The majority of countries have an unwritten constitution.

The American War of Independence and the French Revolution were fundamental to the development of the written constitution.

Sources of the Constitution

The Rule of Law

The Royal Prerogative

Parliamentary Sovereignty

Structures and Institutions of the European Union

European Union Law and National Law

Central Government

Ministerial Responsibility

Devolution and Local Government

The Electoral System

Introduction to the House of Commons

The Legislative Process

Scrutiny of the Executive

The House of Lords

Parliamentary Privilege

The Protection of Human Rights

Freedom of Expression and Privacy

Freedom of Association and Assembly

Judges and the English Legal System

Judicial Review: Introduction, Jurisdiction and Procedure

Grounds for Judicial Review I: the Substantive Grounds for Judicial Review

Grounds for Judicial Review II: Procedural Impropriety

Tribunals and Inquiries

Filters