Role and Significance of Backbenchers and Parliamentary Privilege (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Quizzes
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What are backbenchers?
What are backbenchers?
MPs/Lords not on govt/opposition front bench
Which MP championed local healthcare during COVID-19?
Which MP championed local healthcare during COVID-19?
Layla Moran (Lib Dem)
Which committee investigated PPE procurement during COVID-19?
Which committee investigated PPE procurement during COVID-19?
Public Accounts Committee
How did the Domestic Abuse Act 2021 begin?
How did the Domestic Abuse Act 2021 begin?
As a Private Members' Bill by Theresa May
Which peer scrutinised the Environment Bill using zoology expertise?
Which peer scrutinised the Environment Bill using zoology expertise?
Lord Krebs
What does parliamentary privilege grant MPs/Lords?
What does parliamentary privilege grant MPs/Lords?
Immunity from legal action for statements
Which MP accused Boris Johnson of lying in 2021 under privilege?
Which MP accused Boris Johnson of lying in 2021 under privilege?
Dawn Butler
What % of select committee recommendations are accepted post-Wright Reforms?
What % of select committee recommendations are accepted post-Wright Reforms?
40%
How many Tory MPs rebelled against Johnson to delay Brexit in 2019?
How many Tory MPs rebelled against Johnson to delay Brexit in 2019?
21
How many Private Members' Bills were approved between 2019-2021?
How many Private Members' Bills were approved between 2019-2021?
7
Which committee report led to the microbead ban in 2018?
Which committee report led to the microbead ban in 2018?
Environmental Audits Committee
Who did Theresa May stop from being interviewed in 2013?
Who did Theresa May stop from being interviewed in 2013?
MI5 Head Andrew Parker