Main Powers of the Executive (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Quizzes
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What are Royal Prerogative powers?
What are Royal Prerogative powers?
Historical powers now exercised by ministers
Who did Boris Johnson appoint as Foreign Secretary in his September 2021 Cabinet reshuffle?
Who did Boris Johnson appoint as Foreign Secretary in his September 2021 Cabinet reshuffle?
Liz Truss
When was the UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement signed?
When was the UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement signed?
December 2020
Which PM ordered airstrikes in Syria in 2018?
Which PM ordered airstrikes in Syria in 2018?
Theresa May
What did the Supreme Court rule about Boris Johnson's 2019 prorogation advice?
What did the Supreme Court rule about Boris Johnson's 2019 prorogation advice?
It was unlawful
Which 2021 Bill aimed to overhaul the criminal justice system?
Which 2021 Bill aimed to overhaul the criminal justice system?
Police, Crime, Sentencing & Courts Bill
To what amount were tuition fees raised during the 2010 Coalition?
To what amount were tuition fees raised during the 2010 Coalition?
£9000
How many times did Theresa May fail to pass Brexit through Parliament?
How many times did Theresa May fail to pass Brexit through Parliament?
Three times
What enabled Boris Johnson to swiftly pass the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement Bill?
What enabled Boris Johnson to swiftly pass the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement Bill?
Significant majority from 2019 election
What were the Health Protection (Self-Isolation) Regulations 2020 an example of?
What were the Health Protection (Self-Isolation) Regulations 2020 an example of?
Secondary legislation
What is the most common form of delegated legislation?
What is the most common form of delegated legislation?
Statutory Instruments
What impact did the 'Partygate' scandal have on Boris Johnson?
What impact did the 'Partygate' scandal have on Boris Johnson?
Eroded public trust & political support
What is affirmative resolution in secondary legislation?
What is affirmative resolution in secondary legislation?
Requires explicit parliamentary approval