Constitutional Change (Labour 1997-2010) (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Quizzes
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How many hereditary peers remained in the House of Lords after the 1999 Act?
How many hereditary peers remained in the House of Lords after the 1999 Act?
92
How many hereditary peers were in the House of Lords before the 1999 reform?
How many hereditary peers were in the House of Lords before the 1999 reform?
Over 750
What electoral system did the Jenkins Commission recommend for the House of Commons?
What electoral system did the Jenkins Commission recommend for the House of Commons?
Alternative Vote Plus (AV+)
Which electoral system is used for Scottish Parliament elections?
Which electoral system is used for Scottish Parliament elections?
Additional Member System (AMS)
Which electoral system is used for Northern Ireland Assembly elections?
Which electoral system is used for Northern Ireland Assembly elections?
Single Transferable Vote (STV)
Which areas were devolved to the Scottish Parliament under the Scotland Act 1998?
Which areas were devolved to the Scottish Parliament under the Scotland Act 1998?
Education, health, and justice
When did the Welsh Assembly gain the power to make primary legislation?
When did the Welsh Assembly gain the power to make primary legislation?
2006
What agreement led to the establishment of the Northern Ireland Assembly?
What agreement led to the establishment of the Northern Ireland Assembly?
Good Friday Agreement
In what year was the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) established?
In what year was the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) established?
1950
What can UK courts issue for legislation that contravenes the ECHR?
What can UK courts issue for legislation that contravenes the ECHR?
Declarations of incompatibility
In what year did the UK Supreme Court begin operating?
In what year did the UK Supreme Court begin operating?
2009
Which Act created the UK Supreme Court?
Which Act created the UK Supreme Court?
Constitutional Reform Act 2005