Why do we have a separation of powers?
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- In this lesson, we will consider where power is held in our system of government and explain why having a separation of that power ensures checks and balances over how our country is run.
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5 Questions
Q1.
True or false, 'unicameral' means one single chamber?
False
Q2.
True or false, the House of Peers is one of the UK chambers?
True
Q3.
True or false, England's parliament was initially unicameral?
False
Q4.
True or false, the English Bill of Rights gave parliament authority over the monarch?
False
Q5.
True or false, high level members of the Church of England are present in the House of Lords?
False
5 Questions
Q1.
True or false, there are at least 6 separate elements of UK state that hold power?
False
Q2.
True or false, the PM can appoint their own choice of government ministers?
False
Q3.
True or false, the House of Lords can veto a bill?
True
Q4.
True or false, the separation of powers is a way of preventing dictatorship?
False
Q5.
True or false, disagreements sometimes occur between the different elements that hold power?
False