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Study Guide: The London Assembly: Structure, Elections, and Functions

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The London Assembly: Structure, Elections, and Functions Study Guide

Founding and Historical Context

The London Assembly was established in 2005.

Answer: False

Explanation: The London Assembly was established on July 3, 2000, not in 2005.

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The London Assembly was founded on July 3, 2000.

Answer: True

Explanation: The London Assembly was founded on July 3, 2000.

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When was the London Assembly officially established?

Answer: July 3, 2000

Explanation: The London Assembly was officially established on July 3, 2000.

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Structure and Membership

The London Assembly consists of exactly 30 members.

Answer: False

Explanation: The London Assembly comprises 25 members in total, not 30.

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Members of the London Assembly use the post-nominal title 'MLA'.

Answer: False

Explanation: Members of the London Assembly use the post-nominal title 'AM' (Assembly Member).

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How many members make up the London Assembly in total?

Answer: 25

Explanation: The London Assembly is composed of a total of 25 members.

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How many members of the London Assembly are elected from geographical constituencies?

Answer: 14

Explanation: Fourteen members of the London Assembly are elected directly from geographical constituencies.

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What post-nominal title do members of the London Assembly use?

Answer: AM

Explanation: Members of the London Assembly use the post-nominal title 'AM' (Assembly Member).

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Electoral Systems and Processes

All members of the London Assembly are elected directly from geographical constituencies.

Answer: False

Explanation: While 14 members are elected from geographical constituencies, the remaining 11 members are elected from party lists.

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The electoral system used for London Assembly elections is known as First-Past-the-Post.

Answer: False

Explanation: The electoral system employed is the additional-member system (AMS), a form of mixed-member proportional representation, not First-Past-the-Post.

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A political party needs to achieve at least 10% of the party list vote to be eligible for seats via the list system.

Answer: False

Explanation: A political party must secure a minimum of 5% of the party list vote to be eligible for seats allocated through the party list system.

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An Electoral Reform Bill in December 2016 proposed changing the Assembly's election system to a proportional representation model.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Electoral Reform Bill introduced in December 2016 proposed changing the election system to First-Past-the-Post, not a proportional representation model.

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The 2021 London Assembly election (delayed from 2020) used the additional-member system.

Answer: True

Explanation: The 2021 London Assembly election, which was delayed from 2020, utilized the additional-member system (AMS).

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In the 2024 election, the Green Party secured 11 seats on the London Assembly.

Answer: False

Explanation: In the 2024 election, the Green Party secured 3 seats. The Labour Party secured 11 seats.

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What is the electoral system used to elect members to the London Assembly?

Answer: Additional-Member System

Explanation: The electoral system used is the additional-member system (AMS), a form of mixed-member proportional representation.

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What is the minimum percentage of the party list vote a party must receive to be eligible for seats through the list system?

Answer: 5%

Explanation: A political party must secure at least 5% of the party list vote to be eligible for seats allocated through the party list system.

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What electoral system was proposed in a December 2016 Electoral Reform Bill for the London Assembly?

Answer: First-Past-the-Post

Explanation: The Electoral Reform Bill introduced in December 2016 proposed changing the election system to First-Past-the-Post.

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Why were proposed changes to the London Assembly's electoral system not implemented after the 2017 general election?

Answer: The election resulted in a hung parliament, halting legislative action.

Explanation: Following the 2017 general election, which resulted in a hung parliament, legislative action on proposed electoral reforms for the London Assembly was halted.

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Which electoral system was used for the London Assembly election held in 2021 (delayed from 2020)?

Answer: Additional-Member System

Explanation: The 2021 London Assembly election utilized the additional-member system (AMS).

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According to the 2024 election results, how many seats did the Labour Party secure on the London Assembly?

Answer: 11

Explanation: In the 2024 election, the Labour Party secured 11 seats on the London Assembly.

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Functions and Powers

The primary role of the London Assembly is to directly manage London's day-to-day policing.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Assembly's primary function involves scrutinizing the Mayor of London and investigating issues pertinent to Londoners, rather than directly managing policing operations.

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The London Assembly holds the power to reject the Mayor's annual budget with a simple majority vote.

Answer: False

Explanation: While the Assembly can amend the Mayor's annual budget, rejecting draft statutory strategies requires a two-thirds supermajority vote, not a simple majority.

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The Police and Crime Committee scrutinizes the work of the Metropolitan Police Authority.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Police and Crime Committee scrutinizes the work of the Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime (MOPAC), which succeeded the Metropolitan Police Authority.

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The London Assembly's primary function is to directly elect the Mayor of London.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Assembly's primary function is to scrutinize the Mayor's actions and investigate issues, not to directly elect the Mayor.

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Which of the following is a primary function of the London Assembly?

Answer: Scrutinizing the actions of the Mayor of London.

Explanation: A primary function of the London Assembly is to scrutinize the actions and decisions of the Mayor of London.

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Under what condition can the London Assembly reject the Mayor's draft statutory strategies?

Answer: With a two-thirds supermajority vote.

Explanation: The London Assembly can reject the Mayor's draft statutory strategies only with a two-thirds supermajority vote.

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What is the primary responsibility of the Police and Crime Committee of the London Assembly?

Answer: Scrutinizing the work of the Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime (MOPAC).

Explanation: The Police and Crime Committee's primary responsibility is to scrutinize the work of the Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime (MOPAC).

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Which committee is specifically tasked with scrutinizing the Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime (MOPAC)?

Answer: The Police and Crime Committee

Explanation: The Police and Crime Committee is specifically tasked with scrutinizing the work of the Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime (MOPAC).

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Leadership and Committees

Hugo Maxwell is the current Chair of the London Assembly.

Answer: False

Explanation: Hugo Maxwell is the current Chair of the London Youth Assembly; Len Duvall holds the position of Chair of the London Assembly.

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Len Duvall, a member of the Conservative Party, is the current Chair of the London Assembly as of May 6, 2025.

Answer: False

Explanation: Len Duvall is the current Chair of the London Assembly as of May 6, 2025, but he is affiliated with the Labour Party, not the Conservative Party.

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Andrew Boff, representing the Labour Party, serves as the Deputy Chair of the London Assembly.

Answer: False

Explanation: Andrew Boff serves as the Deputy Chair of the London Assembly, but he represents the Conservative Party, not the Labour Party.

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Elly Baker is the current chair of the Planning and Regeneration Committee.

Answer: False

Explanation: Elly Baker chairs the Transport Committee; James Small-Edwards chairs the Planning and Regeneration Committee.

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Who is the current Chair of the London Assembly as of May 6, 2025?

Answer: Len Duvall

Explanation: Len Duvall is the current Chair of the London Assembly as of May 6, 2025.

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What is the political affiliation of the current Deputy Chair of the London Assembly, Andrew Boff?

Answer: Conservative Party

Explanation: Andrew Boff, the Deputy Chair of the London Assembly, is a member of the Conservative Party.

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Who chairs the Transport Committee of the London Assembly?

Answer: Elly Baker

Explanation: Elly Baker chairs the Transport Committee of the London Assembly.

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London Youth Assembly

Representatives on the London Youth Assembly are typically aged between 15 and 21.

Answer: False

Explanation: Representatives on the London Youth Assembly are typically aged between 11 and 19, with an extended range up to 25 for individuals with disabilities or special needs.

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Ashan Khehra served as Chair of the London Youth Assembly and introduced a new system for debating policy.

Answer: True

Explanation: Ashan Khehra served as Chair of the London Youth Assembly (2024-2025) and implemented initiatives including a shadow cabinet system for policy discussion.

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What is the standard minimum age requirement for representatives on the London Youth Assembly?

Answer: 11

Explanation: The standard minimum age requirement for representatives on the London Youth Assembly is 11 years old.

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For individuals with a disability or special needs, what is the upper age limit for serving on the London Youth Assembly?

Answer: 25

Explanation: For individuals with a disability or special needs, the upper age limit for serving on the London Youth Assembly is 25.

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Who chaired the London Youth Assembly from 2024 to 2025 and introduced the London Youth Achievement Awards?

Answer: Ashan Khehra

Explanation: Ashan Khehra chaired the London Youth Assembly from 2024 to 2025 and introduced the London Youth Achievement Awards.

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Who is the current Chair of the London Youth Assembly?

Answer: Hugo Maxwell

Explanation: Hugo Maxwell is the current Chair of the London Youth Assembly.

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How are representatives selected for the London Youth Assembly?

Answer: Selection methods vary by borough, including election or choice by youth forums.

Explanation: Representatives for the London Youth Assembly are selected through various methods depending on the borough, which can include direct election or selection by youth forums.

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General Information and Administration

The annual salary for a London Assembly member is approximately £75,000.

Answer: False

Explanation: The approximate annual salary for a London Assembly member is £60,416.

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Since its creation, only five former London Assembly members have been elected to the British House of Commons.

Answer: False

Explanation: Sixteen former London Assembly members have been elected to the British House of Commons since the Assembly's inception.

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David Lammy is listed as a former London Assembly member who later became an MP.

Answer: True

Explanation: David Lammy is indeed listed as a former London Assembly member who subsequently became a Member of Parliament.

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The London Assembly holds its meetings at City Hall in Westminster.

Answer: False

Explanation: The London Assembly convenes its meetings at City Hall in Newham, London.

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The London Assembly is described in its infobox as a bicameral legislative body.

Answer: False

Explanation: The infobox characterizes the London Assembly as a unicameral deliberative assembly.

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A formal Political Group on the London Assembly requires a minimum of three members.

Answer: False

Explanation: A formal Political Group on the London Assembly requires a minimum of two members.

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The 'Result maps' section provides a textual summary of constituency outcomes for Assembly elections.

Answer: False

Explanation: The 'Result maps' section presents visual representations of constituency outcomes for Assembly elections, not a textual summary.

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The 'Governance of Greater London' Navbox includes information on the Mayor of London but not the London boroughs.

Answer: False

Explanation: The 'Governance of Greater London' Navbox encompasses information on the Mayor of London, London boroughs, and other related administrative and political structures.

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The London Assembly logo is a vector graphics file named 'London_Assembly_logo.svg'.

Answer: True

Explanation: The infobox indicates that the London Assembly logo is available as a vector graphics file named 'London_Assembly_logo.svg'.

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What is the approximate annual salary for a member of the London Assembly?

Answer: £60,416

Explanation: The approximate annual salary for a London Assembly member is £60,416.

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How many former London Assembly members have been elected to the British House of Commons since the Assembly's inception?

Answer: 16

Explanation: Sixteen former London Assembly members have subsequently been elected to the British House of Commons.

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Which of the following individuals is named in the source as a former London Assembly member who later became an MP?

Answer: Kemi Badenoch

Explanation: Kemi Badenoch is listed as a former London Assembly member who later became a Member of Parliament.

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Where are the meetings of the London Assembly held?

Answer: City Hall in Newham, London

Explanation: The London Assembly holds its meetings at City Hall in Newham, London.

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The London Assembly is described in its infobox as what type of body?

Answer: A unicameral deliberative assembly

Explanation: The infobox describes the London Assembly as a unicameral deliberative assembly.

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According to the 'Notes' section, what is the minimum number of members required for a formal Political Group on the London Assembly?

Answer: 2

Explanation: The 'Notes' section specifies that a formal Political Group on the London Assembly requires a minimum of two members.

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What does the Navbox titled 'Governance of Greater London' summarize?

Answer: The administrative and political structures related to London, including boroughs and the GLA.

Explanation: The 'Governance of Greater London' Navbox summarizes the administrative and political structures of London, encompassing the GLA, boroughs, and related entities.

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