Advantages and Disadvantages of the Legislative Process (OCR A-Level Law): Quizzes
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How did Sir Henry Wade describe the state of the parliamentary system?
How did Sir Henry Wade describe the state of the parliamentary system?
Acute malfunction
How many Acts did Parliament pass between 2007 and 2012?
How many Acts did Parliament pass between 2007 and 2012?
215 Acts
Approximately how many pages of new laws were created between 2007 and 2012?
Approximately how many pages of new laws were created between 2007 and 2012?
20,000 pages
In R v Chambers (2008), how many prosecutions occurred under the old tobacco smuggling law?
In R v Chambers (2008), how many prosecutions occurred under the old tobacco smuggling law?
1000 prosecutions
What limitation affects the democratic nature of the legislative process?
What limitation affects the democratic nature of the legislative process?
House of Lords is unelected
Is Parliament bound to follow Law Commission recommendations?
Is Parliament bound to follow Law Commission recommendations?
No, as shown in Coroners & Justice Act
Since when have all Acts of Parliament been accompanied by explanatory notes?
Since when have all Acts of Parliament been accompanied by explanatory notes?
1997
What are Portmanteau Bills?
What are Portmanteau Bills?
Bills combining several distinct law areas
Which Act is cited as an example of hastily passed, poorly drafted legislation?
Which Act is cited as an example of hastily passed, poorly drafted legislation?
Dangerous Dogs Act 1991
What is the legal status of explanatory notes accompanying Acts?
What is the legal status of explanatory notes accompanying Acts?
Not legally binding