Constitutional law worksheet with answers

In a presidential system, such as that of the United States:

1. AThe president is a ceremonial figure with no powers
2. BThe president can dissolve the legislature at will
3. CThe president is chosen by and from the legislature and must resign if it withdraws its confidence in the government
4. DThe head of the executive is elected separately and does not depend on the legislature's confidence

The Salisbury convention in the UK means that the House of Lords:

1. AElects the Speaker of the House of Commons
2. BMay permanently veto bills that alter the constitution of the United Kingdom
3. CDoes not block government bills carrying out manifesto commitments
4. DMust approve all money bills within one week

In the UK, the royal prerogative is:

1. AThe monarch's personal right to veto any Act
2. BA set of powers conferred on the Prime Minister by the Constitutional Reform Act
3. CA set of powers of the Crown recognised by common law, not created by statute
4. DThe right of judges to overrule Parliament

To bring a claim for judicial review in England and Wales, the claimant must have:

1. AA sufficient interest in the matter
2. BA contract with the public body
3. CPermission from the minister
4. DSuffered financial loss

Which rights in the ECHR are absolute and allow no derogation even in an emergency?

1. ARight to respect for private life (Article 8)
2. BFreedom of expression (Article 10)
3. CFreedom of assembly (Article 11)
4. DThe prohibition of torture (Article 3)

Proportionality review usually asks whether a measure:

1. AIs popular with voters
2. BPursues a legitimate aim, is suitable, necessary and balanced
3. CWas adopted quickly
4. DIs the cheapest option available and has been approved by parliament

Officers enter a writer's house and seize his papers under a warrant issued by a Secretary of State with no legal authority to issue it. In Entick v Carrington, the court held:

1. AThe search was unlawful, because state action needs legal authority
2. BThe search was lawful, because state necessity justified seizing the papers
3. CThe search was lawful, because the warrant was signed
4. DThe writer could only complain to Parliament

The government introduces high fees for bringing claims to employment tribunals, and the number of claims falls sharply. In R (UNISON) v Lord Chancellor (2017), the Supreme Court held:

1. AThe fees breached only EU competition law
2. BThe fees were unlawful because they prevented access to justice
3. CThe fees were lawful because Parliament authorised fees
4. DThe fees were lawful because users of the courts must pay for them