Electoral Processes

Name the 2 main types of elections held in the UK

• Specific

• General

• Local

• Annual

What is the maximum term that a parliament can sit without a general election?

• 3 years and 5 weeks

• 35 weeks

• 5 years and 3 weeks

• 4 years

Who makes the decision as to when a general election takes place?

• Public

• Media

• Opposition

• Prime Minister

How many constituencies are there in the UK?

• 750

• 660

• 650

• 640

How old must you be to stand for election?

• 21

• 16

• 25

• 18

Under which of these circumstances would you not be able to stand for election?

• Bankrupt

• Millionaire

• Served a 6 week prison sentence

• Have children

Which of the following is the voting system used in the UK General Elections?

• Alternative Representation

• First Past the Post

• Single Transferable Vote

• Party List System

Which of these is not a method of voting?

• Post

• Polling Station

• Online

• Post Office

Which of these political parties are currently in government?

• Conservatives

• Liberal Democrats

• Labour

• Green Party

What is the name of the current Prime Minister?

• Theresa May

• Donald Trump

• David Cameron

• Boris Johnson