Influences on Parliament (OCR A-Level Law): Quizzes
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What are the three main methods of law reform in the UK?
What are the three main methods of law reform in the UK?
Parliament, Law Commission, Royal Commissions
How do political parties mainly shape new legislation?
How do political parties mainly shape new legislation?
Through their election manifestos
Which Act was enacted following Labour's manifesto promise to outlaw fox hunting?
Which Act was enacted following Labour's manifesto promise to outlaw fox hunting?
Hunting Act 2004
Why is public opinion particularly powerful in influencing Parliament?
Why is public opinion particularly powerful in influencing Parliament?
Citizens aged 18+ have the right to vote
When did Parliament legislate to facilitate UK withdrawal from the EU?
When did Parliament legislate to facilitate UK withdrawal from the EU?
2017
Which tragedy led to legislation banning private ownership of handguns?
Which tragedy led to legislation banning private ownership of handguns?
Dunblane massacre in 1996
What type of pressure group represents the interests of a particular group of people?
What type of pressure group represents the interests of a particular group of people?
Sectional pressure groups
When were laws against smoking in public places introduced?
When were laws against smoking in public places introduced?
2007
What phrase refers to allegations that MPs accepted payment to ask parliamentary questions?
What phrase refers to allegations that MPs accepted payment to ask parliamentary questions?
Cash for questions
Which Act created the Law Commission in 1965?
Which Act created the Law Commission in 1965?
Law Commissions Act 1965