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GCSE Politics Practice Test: Brexit - Unlawful Prorogation to Election
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GCSE Politics Practice Test: Brexit - Unlawful Prorogation to Election
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1. Threats of violence against politicians increased and many blamed Mr. Johnson’s choice of words. One MP asked him to moderate his language. How did the Prime Minister respond?
2. MPs finally agreed to Johnson’s demands for a General Election on December 12th. This became the first December General Election since when?
3. Johnson was asked by MPs whether he would abide by the law and request an extension to Article 50. How did he respond?
4. The controversial Speaker of the House of Commons stood down on October 31st after 10 years in his position. What is his name?
5. The Government managed to negotiate a deal with the EU on October 17th. It was debated by parliament who voted for an amendment giving MPs time to examine it. What was the name of this amendment?
6. Against his will, Boris Johnson was required by law to send a letter to the EU requesting a Brexit extension. He did send the letter, but how was it unusual?
7. On the day of the court ruling that Parliament’s suspension was unlawful, Boris Johnson was not in the country. Where was he?
8. When Parliament reopened, some Conservative MPs questioned the independence of the judiciary. How did Jacob Rees-Mogg describe the court’s ruling?
9. The last Prime Minister’s Questions before the election took place, were held on October 30th. What was special about this?
10. Following the Brexit extension, Boris Johnson attempted to get parliament to agree to a General Election on December 12th. Opposition MPs tried to alter the date of the election - to when?