How the constitution has changed since 1997 (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Quizzes
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What was the maximum term before the Fixed-term Parliaments Act 2011?
What was the maximum term before the Fixed-term Parliaments Act 2011?
Five years
When were fixed-term general elections scheduled under the 2011 Act?
When were fixed-term general elections scheduled under the 2011 Act?
First Thursday in May
How many MPs needed to vote for an early election under the 2011 Act?
How many MPs needed to vote for an early election under the 2011 Act?
434 MPs (two-thirds)
How long after a no confidence vote could an alternative government be formed?
How long after a no confidence vote could an alternative government be formed?
14 days
In which year was the Fixed-term Parliaments Act repealed?
In which year was the Fixed-term Parliaments Act repealed?
2022
Which Prime Minister called the 2017 early election using the two-thirds provision?
Which Prime Minister called the 2017 early election using the two-thirds provision?
Theresa May
Which Act initially established the Welsh Assembly?
Which Act initially established the Welsh Assembly?
Government of Wales Act 1998
What percentage voted 'Yes' in the 2011 Welsh devolution referendum?
What percentage voted 'Yes' in the 2011 Welsh devolution referendum?
63.5%
In how many areas did the Welsh Assembly gain primary law-making powers?
In how many areas did the Welsh Assembly gain primary law-making powers?
20 devolved areas
Which taxes did the Wales Act 2014 give Welsh Government control over?
Which taxes did the Wales Act 2014 give Welsh Government control over?
Stamp duty & landfill tax
What did the Wales Act 2017 enable without requiring a referendum?
What did the Wales Act 2017 enable without requiring a referendum?
Welsh rates of income tax
When did the Welsh Government begin setting rates for certain taxes?
When did the Welsh Government begin setting rates for certain taxes?
2019
Which years did the Coalition government serve?
Which years did the Coalition government serve?
2010-15