Debates on further reform (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Quizzes
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In which year did UK constitutional reforms largely begin under Tony Blair's Labour government?
In which year did UK constitutional reforms largely begin under Tony Blair's Labour government?
1997
What did the Human Rights Act 1998 incorporate into UK law?
What did the Human Rights Act 1998 incorporate into UK law?
European Convention on Human Rights
Where can British citizens now seek redress for human rights violations due to the HRA 1998?
Where can British citizens now seek redress for human rights violations due to the HRA 1998?
Domestic courts
Which right is NOT explicitly mentioned as protected by the Human Rights Act 1998?
Which right is NOT explicitly mentioned as protected by the Human Rights Act 1998?
Right to education
How many hereditary peers remained after the House of Lords Act 1999?
How many hereditary peers remained after the House of Lords Act 1999?
92
On what basis are life peers now appointed to the House of Lords?
On what basis are life peers now appointed to the House of Lords?
Merit
What did the Scotland Act 1998 establish?
What did the Scotland Act 1998 establish?
Scottish Parliament
Which Act significantly expanded the powers of the Welsh Senedd?
Which Act significantly expanded the powers of the Welsh Senedd?
Wales Act 2017
What arrangement did the Northern Ireland Act 1998 establish in the NI Assembly?
What arrangement did the Northern Ireland Act 1998 establish in the NI Assembly?
Power-sharing
What does the Freedom of Information Act 2000 give the public?
What does the Freedom of Information Act 2000 give the public?
Access to govt information
What percentage of voters rejected the Alternative Vote system in the 2011 referendum?
What percentage of voters rejected the Alternative Vote system in the 2011 referendum?
67.9%
Which Act created the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom?
Which Act created the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom?
Constitutional Reform Act 2005
What did the Supreme Court replace as the UK's highest court of appeal?
What did the Supreme Court replace as the UK's highest court of appeal?
House of Lords
In which years were the City and Local Government Devolution Acts passed?
In which years were the City and Local Government Devolution Acts passed?
2011 and 2016