Scrutiny and Accountability in UK Politics

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1. which of the following was NOT a feature of the Wright Reforms 2009 (Select Committees)?

  • Committees as main legislative bodies
  • Membership reflects party strength
  • Independence from executive
  • Numerical allocation of chairs
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2. What happens in the committee stage of the legislative process?

  • Scrutiny in the HoL to gain Royal Assent
  • Title of the bill read out- no debate
  • Each clause and any amendments to the bill may be debated by PBC- more specialised focus
  • Shorter debate on the content of the bill

3. How many oral and written questions do backbenchers submit to minister per session?

  • 400,000
  • 100-200
  • 50,000-60,000
  • 500-600

4. What is the name of the independent body periodically reviewing standards in public life?

  • Freedom of Information Act 2000
  • Judicial Review
  • Committee of Standards in Public Life
  • Electoral Commission

5. What is an Adjournment debate?

  • Chance to raise general / constituency issues
  • Times of war / crisis
  • Queen's speech / budgets / no-confidence motions

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