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Separation of Powers
created by
Diamondsa…
on 27 Mar 12
Politic
Hard level
(44% of success)
20 questions - 459 players
A quiz about the classical doctrine of the separation of powers.
1
What are the three branches of the separation of powers?
Legislature, executive and judiciary
Legislature, government and court system
US, UK and France
UK, Prime Minister and Cabinet
Ministers, executive and oil companies
2
What should there be between these branches?
Excessive power
Clear demarcation of powers
Abuse of power
Powers vested in each other
Strong constitutional basis
3
What case is an example of a check between one branch onto the other?
Factortame
Burmah Oil
Vauxhall Estates Ltd
Thoburn v Sunderland City Council
Case 6/64, Costa
4
Which of these is a country with a strong separation of powers?
UK
US
Ireland
North Korea
Russia
5
Which of these is not a member of the executive?
Judges
Prime Minister
Cabinet
Ministers
Civil Service
6
Which of these is not a member of the legislature?
The Queen
The Armed Forces
House of Commons
House of Lords
7
Who makes up the judiciary?
Ministers
Judges
Houses of Parliament
Monarchy
The Police Service
8
Who appoints judges?
The Prime Minister
The Cabinet
Judicial Commission
Other Judges
Judicial Appointments Committee
9
Where is the executive drawn from?
The ranks of the legislature
The general public, chosen at random
The judiciary
The police service
The armed forces
10
Which of these acts provided a statutory check on Government powers?
Act of Union 1707
House of Commons Disqualifications Act 1975
European Communities Act 1972
Hunting Act 2004
Parliament Act 1949
11
Which of these is an example of the fact that government is dependent on parliament for it's continuation in office?
Her Majesty's Loyal Opposition
Fixed Term Parliaments Act 2011
Prime Ministers Questions
Punch and Judy Politics
Select Committees
12
What is a strict separation of powers called?
European power
Tri-partied power
Local electoral power
Judicial power
Invitational power
13
How many readings does a bill get?
1
7
2
3
9
14
What helps keep back bencher's in line?
Whip system
Parliamentary Wash Up
Fast Tracking
The Opposition
Delegated Legislation
15
Which of these are examples of delegated legislation?
Parliamentary Wash-Up & Fast Tracking
Statutory Instruments & By-Laws
Motions of confidence & Back bench rebellion
Abuse of power & Henry VIII clauses
Fertiliser & By-Laws
16
What is there to prevent the legislature from criticising the judiciary?
Statute
Common Law
Conventions
Prerogative powers
By-laws
17
What rule prevents MP's from raising pending proceedings in debates?
Executive rule
MP rule
Subjudice rule
Burmah Oil rule
Judicial rule
18
Which of these was not an enquiry chaired by a judge?
BSE
Death of Dr. Kelly
Attorney General Review
2003 Iraq War
Phone Hacking
19
Which of these is not a piece of legislation relating to devolution?
European Communities Act 1972
Scotland Act 1998
Northern Ireland Act 1998
Government of Wales Act 2006
Northern Ireland (St. Andrews Agreement) Act 2006
20
How much power does Scotland have over taxes?
1-7%
3-4%
3-8%
7-8%
8-9%
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