UK Political System

How many Members of Parliament are there?

• 460
• 570
• 650
• 740

Each MP represents a different area of the UK. What are these areas called?

• Boroughs
• Counties
• Constituencies
• Borders

Which of these Political Parties has the most MPs?

• The Conservatives
• The Labour Party
• The Scottish National Party
• Liberal Democrats

Which 'House' will you NOT find in Parliament?

• House of Lords
• House of Commons
• House of Tudor

The House of Lords is known as Parliament's second chamber. What do the Lords do?

• Revise and check new laws
• Control taxes
• Advise the Queen
• Set budgets

The Queen delivers during the Parliament's State Opening ceremony, which usually takes place once a year. Who writes the speech?

• The Queen
• The Prime Minister and senior ministers
• The editor of the Sunday Times
• The Queen's personal private secretary

Most Lords are appointed by the Prime Minister. Approximately how many people belong to the House of Lords?

• 500
• 600
• 700
• 800

What is the main job of the House of Lords?

• To help make new laws
• To choose the Prime Minister
• To advise the Queen
• To support the Speaker

If the House of Commons and the House of Lords disagree on whether a proposed Law should be passed, who has the final say?

• The House of Lords
• The House of Commons
• The Queen
• The Prime Minister