Constitution
The idea that the legislature has the final say on what the Constitution contains is known as
Parliamentary Sovereignty
Unlike in the USA, what can Parliament not have a say on when it comes to the executive?
Their appointments
What is it known as when the Supreme Court says that someone has operated beyond the authority granted to them in law?
Ultra Vires
Why do most of our governments lack legitimacy?
Because no party ever really gets over 50% of all total votes cast.
Which party is federalised?
Liberal Democrats
The idea that the law applies equally to everyone
Rule of law
What day and time does PMQs take place?
Wednesday - 12pm
What case originally allowed the Supreme Court to strike down laws that went against EU law?
Factortame
They are not entrenched because there isn't a codified Constitution
Who controls the Labour Party on a day to day basis?
National Executive Commtitee
Abolishing the death penalty is an example of which source of the Constitution?
Statute law R
What Select Committee does Tobias Ellwood chair?
Defence
What common law was created by the case of R Horncastle & Others
hearsay evidence could be used as the basis for a conviction
The Scottish Referendum voter turnout?
84.6%
What is the first stage of the Conservative leadership election?
MPs vote round by round - lowest person is eliminated - this continues until only 2 people are left
What did Queen Anne refuse to do in 1707?
Sign the Scottish Militia Bill
What reading is where there is a final debate on a bill?
Third Reading
Miller V Secretary of State for exiting the EU
Whether to stay in the EU (1975)
For Labour, to become leader, the first stage involves getting 10% of MPs signature and then either or
5% of constituency parties or support from 3 affiliates (2 must be trade unions)
Which author produced the authoritative work "Introduction to the Study of the Law of the Constitution" (1885)
A.V. Dicey
How many Fridays throughout the year are set aside for PMBs?
13
Which case is an example of the SC making a decision but then it being overturned by retrospective legislation?
R Reilly V Secretary of State for Work and Pensions
In what year did one of the Representation of the People Act first allow men and women of the same age to vote?
1928
What is the first stage to get on the Lib Dem leadership ballot?
Get the support of 10% of Lib Dem MPs and 200 local members from 20 different local parties