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Which of the following is NOT a role of the UK's House of Lords?
Which of the following is NOT a role of the UK's House of Lords?
What is the electoral system used to elect members of the House of Commons?
What is the electoral system used to elect members of the House of Commons?
How does the House of Lords differ from the House of Commons?
How does the House of Lords differ from the House of Commons?
Which of the following scenarios could lead to the removal of the UK's Prime Minister?
Which of the following scenarios could lead to the removal of the UK's Prime Minister?
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How long can the House of Lords delay the implementation of a bill, including budgets?
How long can the House of Lords delay the implementation of a bill, including budgets?
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What is a primary function of the Iranian judiciary?
What is a primary function of the Iranian judiciary?
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Where is the rule of law considered to be the weakest?
Where is the rule of law considered to be the weakest?
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Which country's judicial system uses common law?
Which country's judicial system uses common law?
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In which country is presidential influence over the judiciary most evident?
In which country is presidential influence over the judiciary most evident?
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Which country's judicial system undergoes the most notable transition in the text?
Which country's judicial system undergoes the most notable transition in the text?
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Which of the following statements is the most accurate about the judicial systems of Iran and Mexico?
Which of the following statements is the most accurate about the judicial systems of Iran and Mexico?
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Which country's judicial system has the most similarity to the United Kingdom's system in terms of judicial independence?
Which country's judicial system has the most similarity to the United Kingdom's system in terms of judicial independence?
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Which country's judicial system is characterized by its close ties to the political party in power?
Which country's judicial system is characterized by its close ties to the political party in power?
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What is a significant concern related to judicial independence in Russia?
What is a significant concern related to judicial independence in Russia?
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What is one way that China and Russia's judicial systems are similar?
What is one way that China and Russia's judicial systems are similar?
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Which type of political system is characterized by a separation of powers between the executive and legislative branches, where the head of state and head of government are typically the same person?
Which type of political system is characterized by a separation of powers between the executive and legislative branches, where the head of state and head of government are typically the same person?
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What is the primary function of the executive branch in a government?
What is the primary function of the executive branch in a government?
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In a parliamentary system, how is the prime minister removed from office?
In a parliamentary system, how is the prime minister removed from office?
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What is the term used to describe the process of removing a president from office in a presidential system?
What is the term used to describe the process of removing a president from office in a presidential system?
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In a semi-presidential system, what is the role of the president in relation to the head of government?
In a semi-presidential system, what is the role of the president in relation to the head of government?
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What does the term 'judicial independence' refer to in the context of government institutions?
What does the term 'judicial independence' refer to in the context of government institutions?
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a fixed-term election system?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a fixed-term election system?
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Which term refers to the system of government agencies that implement the policies and laws decided upon by the legislature?
Which term refers to the system of government agencies that implement the policies and laws decided upon by the legislature?
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Which committee in China is primarily responsible for legislative duties and supervision of elections?
Which committee in China is primarily responsible for legislative duties and supervision of elections?
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What prevents the Majles in Iran from being considered independent?
What prevents the Majles in Iran from being considered independent?
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What is a significant factor affecting the independence of the Duma in Russia?
What is a significant factor affecting the independence of the Duma in Russia?
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Which issue highlighted a recent challenge to legislative independence in Mexico?
Which issue highlighted a recent challenge to legislative independence in Mexico?
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What role does the Guardian Council play in Iran's legislative process?
What role does the Guardian Council play in Iran's legislative process?
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What action did the National Assembly in Nigeria take in 2022 that limited legislative power?
What action did the National Assembly in Nigeria take in 2022 that limited legislative power?
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What did the House of Commons in the UK occasionally do to assert its independence?
What did the House of Commons in the UK occasionally do to assert its independence?
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Which of the following reflects the influence of the president on the legislature in many presidential systems, including Nigeria?
Which of the following reflects the influence of the president on the legislature in many presidential systems, including Nigeria?
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How do executive decrees impact the legislative power in political systems such as Mexico, Nigeria, and Russia?
How do executive decrees impact the legislative power in political systems such as Mexico, Nigeria, and Russia?
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Which statement accurately describes the National People's Congress (NPC) in China?
Which statement accurately describes the National People's Congress (NPC) in China?
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What role does the Guardian Council play in Iran's Majles?
What role does the Guardian Council play in Iran's Majles?
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In Mexico's legislative system, what is the main responsibility of the Senate?
In Mexico's legislative system, what is the main responsibility of the Senate?
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What is the term limit for members of the Chamber of Deputies in Mexico?
What is the term limit for members of the Chamber of Deputies in Mexico?
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What distinguishes the upper chamber of Nigeria's legislature, the Senate?
What distinguishes the upper chamber of Nigeria's legislature, the Senate?
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How are members of the Duma in Russia primarily elected?
How are members of the Duma in Russia primarily elected?
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Which of the following accurately describes Mexico's legislative structure?
Which of the following accurately describes Mexico's legislative structure?
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What is the key function of Nigeria's House of Representatives?
What is the key function of Nigeria's House of Representatives?
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What is a unique characteristic of the legislative system in Iran?
What is a unique characteristic of the legislative system in Iran?
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Which of these facts about the executive powers of the NPC in China is true?
Which of these facts about the executive powers of the NPC in China is true?
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In which country does the Constitution claim judicial independence, but courts are seen as a tool to target political opponents?
In which country does the Constitution claim judicial independence, but courts are seen as a tool to target political opponents?
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What is a key factor influencing the level of judicial independence in a country?
What is a key factor influencing the level of judicial independence in a country?
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Which country has improved judicial independence through constitutional amendments, but is still facing challenges from organized crime influences?
Which country has improved judicial independence through constitutional amendments, but is still facing challenges from organized crime influences?
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Which country's judiciary is characterized by the executive branch's control and targeting of political opponents?
Which country's judiciary is characterized by the executive branch's control and targeting of political opponents?
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Which country saw a surge in prosecutions and executions following protests in 2022, highlighting the limited real independence of its judiciary?
Which country saw a surge in prosecutions and executions following protests in 2022, highlighting the limited real independence of its judiciary?
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What significant event in 2023 demonstrated a move towards greater judicial independence in Nigeria?
What significant event in 2023 demonstrated a move towards greater judicial independence in Nigeria?
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In which country are courts used to punish human rights activists deemed to undermine the Communist Party?
In which country are courts used to punish human rights activists deemed to undermine the Communist Party?
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What is a common characteristic of independent judiciaries?
What is a common characteristic of independent judiciaries?
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Which country has attempted to improve judicial independence by reducing corruption and granting judges more power in interpreting laws?
Which country has attempted to improve judicial independence by reducing corruption and granting judges more power in interpreting laws?
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Study Notes
UK Parliamentary System
- The UK's parliamentary system is bicameral
- It consists of an elected House of Commons and an appointed House of Lords
- The House of Commons is the lower house and is more powerful
- Members of the House of Commons are directly elected using a first-past-the-post (FPTP) system
- The House of Lords is the upper house and its power is less
- Members of the House of Lords are appointed
- The House of Lords can delay or amend bills from the Commons, but the Commons can override the House of Lords
- The UK's prime minister is selected by the House of Commons
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Explore the structure and functions of the UK's parliamentary system. This quiz covers the roles of the House of Commons and the House of Lords, their powers, and the election process. Test your knowledge about how the prime minister is selected and the dynamics between the two houses.
