Constitutional Change practice questions and answers

8 questions from the "Constitutional Change" lesson of the free Empire and Transformation chapter, each with the correct answer and an explanation. These are study questions written for this site and app, not official exam questions. The real test has 24 questions, 45 minutes and a pass mark of 18 (75%).

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  1. Question 1: What did the Bill of Rights in 1689 confirm about the monarch?

    • The monarch needs Parliament’s permission to levy taxes or exercise justice.
    • The monarch has absolute power over Parliament.
    • The monarch can levy taxes without Parliament's permission.
    • The monarch can select any adviser without Parliament's endorsement.
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    Correct answer: The monarch needs Parliament’s permission to levy taxes or exercise justice.

    The Bill of Rights in 1689 confirmed that the monarch must have Parliament’s permission to levy taxes or exercise justice, and must have advisers endorsed by both the House of Commons and the House of Lords.

  2. Question 2: Which two primary political factions were present in Parliament after the Bill of Rights was established in 1689?

    • Whigs and Tories
    • Conservatives and Liberals
    • Democrats and Republicans
    • Lords and Commons
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    Correct answer: Whigs and Tories

    The two primary political factions in Parliament were the Whigs and Tories. The term 'Tories' is still sometimes used colloquially to refer to the modern Conservative Party.

  3. Question 3: What term is used to describe parliamentary constituencies that had very few electors, allowing for easy manipulation or corruption?

    • Rotten boroughs
    • Void districts
    • Shadow constituencies
    • Ghost wards
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    Correct answer: Rotten boroughs

    The term 'rotten boroughs' is used to describe parliamentary constituencies that had very few electors, making them susceptible to manipulation or corruption.

  4. Question 4: What did the Act of Union in 1707 accomplish?

    • It united the kingdoms of England and Scotland to form the Kingdom of Great Britain.
    • It established the Kingdom of Scotland.
    • It granted Scotland independence from England.
    • It abolished the Scottish Parliament.
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    Correct answer: It united the kingdoms of England and Scotland to form the Kingdom of Great Britain.

    The Act of Union in 1707 united the kingdoms of England and Scotland to form the Kingdom of Great Britain. Despite the union, Scotland retained its distinct educational and legal systems, as well as its Presbyterian Church.

  5. Question 5: George I, who became king in 1714, was heavily dependent on his ministers because of what reason?

    • He could not speak English well.
    • He was not born in England.
    • He had no political experience.
    • He was very young when he became king.
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    Correct answer: He could not speak English well.

    George I, who was of German descent, became king in 1714. His limited command of English made him reliant on his ministers, with the most influential among them being called the Prime Minister.

  6. Question 6: The Bill of Rights established in 1689 transformed the monarchy into a constitutional monarchy. True or False?

    • True
    • False
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    Correct answer: True

    The Bill of Rights established in 1689 bestowed greater authority to Parliament over the monarchy, leading to the establishment of a constitutional monarchy.

  7. Question 7: Which of the following statements is correct?

    • The modern Conservative Party is still sometimes called 'the Tories'.
    • The Whigs and Tories were established after the Act of Union in 1707.
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    Correct answer: The modern Conservative Party is still sometimes called 'the Tories'.

    The correct statement is that the modern Conservative Party is still sometimes called 'the Tories'. This term was used for one of the primary political factions in Parliament after the Bill of Rights was established in 1689.

  8. Question 8: Which TWO systems in Scotland remained separate despite the Act of Union in 1707?

    • Educational and legal systems
    • Church and healthcare systems
    • Educational and healthcare systems
    • Political and legal systems
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    Correct answer: Educational and legal systems

    After the Act of Union in 1707, Scotland retained its distinct educational and legal systems, as well as its Presbyterian Church. The Act united the kingdoms of England and Scotland politically, but Scotland kept some of its own institutions.

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