The upper house in the British Parliament is referred to as the House of Commons.
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
Q. 2Which of the following legislations resulted in the consolidation of the kingdoms and parliaments of Scotland and England?
A. the Bill of Rights
B. the Magna Carta
C. the Reform Act of 1928
D. the Reform Act of 1832
E. the Act of Union in 1707
Q. 3In European political systems, the executive is selected by Parliament.
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
Q. 4In Europe, the prime minister or chancellor is both the head of state and head of government.
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
Q. 5The Glorious Revolution of 1688 led to the passing of which of the following reforms by the English Parliament?
A. Poll Tax Act
B. Magna Carta
C. Bill of Rights
D. Reform Act
E. Charter of Liberties
Q. 6It is often said that one of the disadvantages of parliamentarism is
a. its political hyper-stability.
b. its political instability.
c. that it lacks a revolutionary reserve.
d. its weak party structure.
e. none of the above.
Q. 7The head of state in the United Kingdom is
a. Tony Blair.
b. Queen Elizabeth II.
c. Gordon Brown.
d. Elton John.
e. Prince Charles.