UK Constitution
What is one of the differences between a codified and uncodified constitution?
Codified: Written, rigid, entrenched
Uncodified: Unwritten, flexible, unentrenched
I have keys but open no locks. I have space but no room. You can enter, but you can’t go inside. What am I?
A keyboard
What are the three main powers transferred to devolved governments in the UK?
Transport, Education and Health Services
This is the largest planet in our solar system, known for its prominent red spot and made mostly of gas.
Jupiter
Who was elected as the UK Prime Minister on July 4, 2024, and which party does he lead?
Keir Starmer (Labour)
Name three sources of the UK Constitution.
Statue Law, Common Law, Conventions, Authoritative Works, Treaties
What comes once in a minute, twice in a moment, but never in a thousand years?
The letter 'M'
The Scottish Parliament was re-established after a referendum in this year.
The Scotland Act 1998
This boxing legend, born Cassius Clay, changed his name after converting to Islam and went on to become a global icon for his activism and legendary fights, including his refusal to serve in the Vietnam War.
Muhammad Ali
This former UK Prime Minister faced controversy and fines for attending lockdown-breaking gatherings at Downing Street, a scandal known as "Partygate."
Boris Johnson
What is statute law, and who is responsible for it?
Laws passed by parliament
The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I?
Footsteps
This Welsh city is home to the Senedd, the Welsh Parliament, which was established after devolution.
Cardiff
This Dutch post-impressionist artist, known for his vivid color palette and emotional depth, created over 2,100 artworks, including Starry Night and Sunflowers, before his death at the age of 37.
Vincent van Gogh
This Labour leader served as UK Prime Minister from 1997 to 2007, overseeing the Good Friday Agreement, public service reforms, and economic growth but faced controversy over the Iraq War.
Tony Blair
Which two countries were united into a single parliament under the Acts of Union 1707, creating the basis of the United Kingdom
England and Scotland
I am not alive, but I grow; I don’t have lungs, but I need air; I don’t have a mouth, but water stops me. What am I?
Fire
Which electoral system is used to appoint members of the Welsh Assembly?
Additional Member System
Frank Herbert's book series explores the struggles for control over the desert planet Arrakis, focusing on themes of politics, religion, and ecology. The first novel became one of the best-selling science fiction books of all time.
The 'Dune' series
This YouTuber and leader of the NDL ran as an independent candidate in the 2021 London Mayor Election, gaining attention for his humorous campaign and finishing with over 49,000 votes.
Niko Omilana
In 1998, the UK Parliament passed a law that allowed individuals to bring cases before British courts based on an international treaty, without needing to go to the ECHR. This act also reinforced the principle of parliamentary sovereignty.
The Human Rights Act 1998
You must choose to enter one of three rooms. The first is full of raging fires, the second is full of assassins with loaded guns, and the third is full of lions that haven’t eaten in 3 years. Which room would you choose?
The third room is full of dead lions!
These are the powers that remain with the UK Parliament in Westminster, even after devolution, and cannot be transferred to the devolved governments.
Reserved powers
In 2017, this ransomware attack affected thousands of computers across the UK, including the National Health Service, disrupting services and demanding payment in Bitcoin.
WannaCry
This British statesman, known for his leadership during World War II, delivered the famous "We shall fight on the beaches" speech and served as Prime Minister from 1940 to 1945 and again from 1951 to 1955.
Winston Churchill