UK Constitutional Conventions and Ministerial Responsibility Quiz
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What is the central convention to the UK constitution that plays a fundamental role in ensuring good governance?

  • Divine right of rule
  • Ministerial responsibility (correct)
  • Constitutional monarchy
  • Legal regulations

    • What is the primary principle behind the convention of ministerial responsibility?

  • Legal regulations
  • Divine right of rule
  • Constitutional monarchy
  • For every exercise of royal power, some minister is answerable (correct)

    • What is the problem with conducting accountability due to the available methods in the UK's constitution?

  • They are legally binding
  • They lack public confidence
  • They are too rigid
  • They are based on conventions (correct)

    • What is the main purpose of accountability in a modern constitution?

    <p>To increase public confidence in the government</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the convention of ministerial responsibility aim to ensure in the UK?

    <p>Executive accountability</p> Signup and view all the answers

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