Parliament (AQA A-Level Politics): Quizzes
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What are the 3 main methods Parliament uses to scrutinise the executive?
What are the 3 main methods Parliament uses to scrutinise the executive?
Debates, questions, committees
By what vote margin was Cameron defeated on Syrian air strikes in 2013?
By what vote margin was Cameron defeated on Syrian air strikes in 2013?
285-272
Which law protects MPs' free speech in Westminster via parliamentary privilege?
Which law protects MPs' free speech in Westminster via parliamentary privilege?
Bill of Rights 1689
How many signatures must an e-petition reach to be considered for debate?
How many signatures must an e-petition reach to be considered for debate?
Over 100,000
When is PMQs held and for how long?
When is PMQs held and for how long?
Wednesday noon, 30 mins
What % of opposition amendments are accepted by public bill committees?
What % of opposition amendments are accepted by public bill committees?
0.5%
How many select committees existed in 2020?
How many select committees existed in 2020?
28
Within how many days must govt respond to select committee reports?
Within how many days must govt respond to select committee reports?
60 days
What % of select committee recommendations does govt typically accept?
What % of select committee recommendations does govt typically accept?
Around 40%
How many MPs were in the 'payroll vote' in 2018?
How many MPs were in the 'payroll vote' in 2018?
141