democracy(UK)

Question 1

What is the UK Parliament composed of?

Answer 1

The UK Parliament is composed of the House of Commons, the House of Lords, and the Sovereign.

Question 2

True or False: The Prime Minister is a member of the House of Lords.

Answer 2

False.

Question 3

Fill in the blank: The UK Parliament meets at __________.

Answer 3

Westminster.

Question 4

What is the primary function of the House of Commons?

Answer 4

To make and pass laws.

Question 5

Who is the head of the UK government?

Answer 5

The Prime Minister.

Question 6

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a function of Parliament? A) Making laws B) Reviewing court cases C) Scrutinizing the government D) Representing the public

Answer 6

B) Reviewing court cases.

Question 7

What is the role of the House of Lords?

Answer 7

To review and suggest amendments to legislation proposed by the House of Commons.

Question 8

True or False: Members of the House of Lords are elected.

Answer 8

False.

Question 9

Fill in the blank: The UK has a __________ monarchy.

Answer 9

constitutional.

Question 10

What is the maximum term length for a Member of Parliament (MP) in the House of Commons?

Answer 10

Five years.

Question 11

Multiple Choice: Who can introduce a bill in the UK Parliament? A) Only the Prime Minister B) Only MPs C) Any member of either House D) Only the Sovereign

Answer 11

C) Any member of either House.

Question 12

What is a ‘whip’ in the context of UK Parliament?

Answer 12

A party official who ensures party discipline and attendance during votes.

Question 13

True or False: The Sovereign has the power to dissolve Parliament.

Answer 13

True.

Question 14

Fill in the blank: The Prime Minister is usually the leader of the __________ party in the House of Commons.

Answer 14

majority.

Question 15

What is the principle of ‘collective responsibility’ in the UK government?

Answer 15

The idea that all cabinet members must publicly support decisions made by the government.

Question 16

What is a ‘select committee’

Answer 16

A committee that examines specific issues.

Question 17

What is the process by which a bill becomes law in the UK?

Answer 17

A bill must be introduced, debated, passed by both Houses, and receive Royal Assent.

Question 18

True or False: The Speaker of the House of Commons is a member of the ruling party.

Answer 18

False.

Question 19

Fill in the blank: The House of __________ is made up of appointed members.

Answer 19

Lords.

Question 20

What is the significance of the ‘Queen’s Speech’?

Answer 20

It outlines the government’s agenda and legislative proposals for the upcoming session.

Question 21

Multiple Choice: What is the role of the Leader of the Opposition? A) To support the government B) To challenge the government C) To represent the Sovereign D) To lead the House of Lords

Answer 21

B) To challenge the government.

Question 22

What is a ‘confidence vote’?

Answer 22

A vote that determines whether the government retains the confidence of the House of Commons.

Question 23

True or False: The House of Commons can override decisions made by the House of Lords.

Answer 23

True.

Question 24

Fill in the blank: The __________ is responsible for appointing judges in the UK.

Answer 24

Lord Chancellor.

Question 25

What is the role of the Cabinet in the UK government?

Answer 25

To make major government decisions and implement policies.

Question 26

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a part of the UK Parliament? A) House of Commons B) House of Lords C) House of Representatives D) The Sovereign

Answer 26

C) House of Representatives.

Question 27

What is the main purpose of the 'backbenchers'?

Answer 27

To represent their constituents and contribute to debates while not holding ministerial positions.

Question 28

True or False: The Prime Minister can make laws without Parliament's approval.

Answer 28

False.

Question 29

Fill in the blank: The __________ is the official opposition in the UK Parliament.

Answer 29

Labour Party.

Question 30

What is devolution in the context of UK governance?

Answer 30

The transfer of certain powers from the UK Parliament to regional governments in Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.

Question 31

Multiple Choice: Who has the power to grant Royal Assent to bills? A) The Prime Minister B) The House of Lords C) The Sovereign D) The Speaker

Answer 31

C) The Sovereign.

Question 32

What is the role of the Opposition parties in Parliament?

Answer 32

To scrutinize government actions and offer alternative policies.

Question 33

True or False: All MPs in the House of Commons are elected every five years.

Answer 33

True.

Question 34

Fill in the blank: The UK has a __________ electoral system for general elections.

Answer 34

First-past-the-post.

Question 35

What is the function of the 'Public Bill Committee'?

Answer 35

To review the details of proposed legislation.

Question 36

Multiple Choice: Which document outlines the UK's constitutional framework? A) The Magna Carta B) The Bill of Rights C) There is no single document D) The Parliament Act

Answer 36

C) There is no single document.

Question 37

What is the significance of the Parliament Acts of 1911 and 1949?

Answer 37

They allow the House of Commons to bypass the House of Lords in certain circumstances.

Question 38

True or False: The UK Parliament can legislate on any matter, except those reserved to the devolved administrations.

Answer 38

True.

Question 39

Fill in the blank: The Prime Minister's Questions session occurs every __________.

Answer 39

Wednesday.

Question 40

What is the role of the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards?

Answer 40

To oversee the conduct of MPs and ensure they follow the rules of the House.

Question 41

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a power of the Prime Minister? A) To appoint judges B) To declare war C) To dissolve Parliament D) All of the above

Answer 41

D) All of the above.

Question 42

What is the process called when Parliament examines government actions?

Answer 42

Scrutiny.

Question 43

True or False: The government can change laws without parliamentary approval.

Answer 43

False.

Question 44

Fill in the blank: The __________ is the highest court in the UK.

Answer 44

Supreme Court.

Question 45

What is the role of the Speaker of the House of Commons?

Answer 45

To maintain order during debates and ensure parliamentary rules are followed.

Question 46

Multiple Choice: Which party traditionally has the most seats in the House of Commons? A) Labour B) Conservative C) Liberal Democrats D) SNP

Answer 46

B) Conservative.

Question 47

What is a 'private member's bill'?

Answer 47

A bill introduced by an MP who is not a government minister.

Question 48

True or False: The House of Lords can initiate financial legislation.

Answer 48

False.

Question 49

Fill in the blank: The Prime Minister must be a Member of __________.

Answer 49

Parliament.

Question 50

What is the significance of the Fixed-term Parliaments Act 2011?

Answer 50

It established a system of fixed five-year terms for Parliament, reducing the Prime Minister's power to call early elections.

Question 51

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a member of the House of Lords? A) An MP B) A Duke C) A Mayor D) A Governor

Answer 51

B) A Duke.

Question 52

What is the role of the Chancellor of the Exchequer?

Answer 52

To oversee the economic and financial matters of the government.

Question 53

True or False: The House of Commons is more powerful than the House of Lords.

Answer 53

True.

Question 54

Fill in the blank: The UK Parliament has __________ main functions: making laws, scrutinizing the government, and representing the public.

Answer 54

three.

Question 55

What is the role of the Attorney General?

Answer 55

To advise the government on legal matters and represent the Crown in legal cases.

Question 56

Multiple Choice: How often are general elections held in the UK? A) Every three years B) Every four years C) Every five years D) Every six years

Answer 56

C) Every five years.

Question 57

What is the process of 'Royal Assent'?

Answer 57

The formal approval by the Sovereign for a bill to become law.

Question 58

True or False: The Prime Minister can be removed by a vote of no confidence.

Answer 58

True.

Question 59

Fill in the blank: The __________ is responsible for the administration of justice in the UK.

Answer 59

Judiciary.

Question 60

What is the purpose of the 'Queen's Speech' at the State Opening of Parliament?

Answer 60

To outline the government's legislative agenda for the coming session.

Question 61

Multiple Choice: Who can call for a general election? A) Only the Prime Minister B) Only the Speaker C) Any MP D) The Sovereign

Answer 61

A) Only the Prime Minister.

Question 62

What is the role of the Chief Whip?

Answer 62

To ensure party discipline and manage voting among party members.

Question 63

True or False: The House of Commons can amend bills that have been passed by the House of Lords.

Answer 63

True.

Question 64

Fill in the blank: The __________ Act 2010 established the role of the Police and Crime Commissioner.

Answer 64

Police Reform.

Question 65

What is the significance of the House of Commons' 'Backbench Business Committee'?

Answer 65

It allows backbench MPs to schedule debates on subjects of their choice.

Question 66

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a power of the House of Lords? A) To initiate tax legislation B) To amend legislation C) To veto legislation D) To dissolve Parliament

Answer 66

B) To amend legislation.

Question 67

What is the role of the Leader of the House of Commons?

Answer 67

To organize government business in the House of Commons.

Question 68

True or False: MPs must declare any financial interests they have.

Answer 68

True.

Question 69

Fill in the blank: The __________ is the political party that has the second most seats in the House of Commons.

Answer 69

Opposition.

Question 70

What is the role of the House of Commons' Liaison Committee?

Answer 70

To recommend the allocation of time for debates on select committee reports.

Question 71

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a parliamentary privilege? A) Freedom of speech in debates B) Exemption from jury service C) Right to access Parliament D) Right to receive a salary

Answer 71

D) Right to receive a salary.

Question 72

What is the significance of the 'Parliamentary Sovereignty' principle?

Answer 72

It means that Parliament has the ultimate legal authority in the UK.

Question 73

True or False: All legislation must go through both Houses of Parliament.

Answer 73

True.

Question 74

Fill in the blank: The __________ is the leader of the largest party in the House of Commons.

Answer 74

Prime Minister.

Question 75

What is the purpose of a 'debate' in Parliament?

Answer 75

To discuss and evaluate proposed legislation and government policies.

Question 76

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a function of the House of Lords? A) To propose new laws B) To represent constituents C) To approve government budgets D) All of the above

Answer 76

A) To propose new laws.

Question 77

What is a 'majority government'?

Answer 77

A government formed by a political party that has more than half the seats in the House of Commons.

Question 78

True or False: The Prime Minister has the power to appoint and dismiss ministers.

Answer 78

True.

Question 79

Fill in the blank: The __________ is the process by which Parliament examines the work of the government.

Answer 79

scrutiny.

Question 80

What is the significance of the 'Electoral Commission'?

Answer 80

It oversees elections and regulates political parties and campaign finance in the UK.

Question 81

Multiple Choice: The UK Parliament is bicameral. What does this mean? A) It has two Houses B) It has two elections C) It has two parties D) It has two Prime Ministers

Answer 81

A) It has two Houses.

Question 82

What is the role of the 'Whip's Office'?

Answer 82

To manage party discipline and ensure MPs vote according to party lines.

Question 83

True or False: The House of Lords can delay legislation indefinitely.

Answer 83

False.

Question 84

Fill in the blank: The __________ is the government minister responsible for foreign affairs.

Answer 84

Foreign Secretary.

Question 85

What is the role of the 'Shadow Cabinet'?

Answer 85

To scrutinize the work of the government and propose alternative policies.

Question 86

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a function of the House of Commons? A) Initiating legislation B) Scrutinizing the government C) Appointing judges D) Representing constituents

Answer 86

C) Appointing judges.