What was the peace agreement between Britain and Northern Ireland known as?
A. the Magna Carta
B. the Witenagemot
C. the Mitchell Agreement
D. the Oslo Agreement
Q. 2As used in the text, the term devolution of power relates to the flow of power
A. from Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland to Westminster
B. from Westminster to London
C. from London to Westminster
D. from Westminster to Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland
Q. 3Britain's form of government can be characterized as an example of:
A. unitary government
B. federal government
C. confederal government
D. collective government
Q. 4In the term responsible government the word responsible suggests that
A. the government can be voted out of office by the public.
B. the government is subject to judicial review.
C. the government is immune from prosecution.
D. the government can deliver on its promises.
Q. 5All of the following are components of the Westminster Model of government, except:
A. the chief executive is not the same person as the head of state
B. checks and balances exist between the executive and the legislature
C. the chief executive and cabinet come from the legislature
D. the chief executive and cabinet can be removed by the legislature
Q. 6Two fundamental principles underlie the British constitution. One involves the rule of law. The second affirms that
A. law comes from the monarch.
B. the United Kingdom will be a federal state.
C. Scotland and Wales will be part of Britain.
D. Parliament is sovereign.
Q. 7Common law plays an important role in the British constitution. Common law, by definition,
A. is enacted by the legislature.
B. is concerned with customs.
C. is the product of judicial review.
D. comes from international agreements.
Q. 8Which of the following countries was not a member of the British Commonwealth?
A. New Zealand
B. Algeria
C. South Africa
D. India
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