The government in the United Kingdom

About how many people are normally members of the cabinet in Britain?

• five

• twenty

• a hundred

How many political parties normally form the government in Britain?

• one

• two

• three

What is the name of the government department that looks after financial matters?

• The Ministry of Finance

• The Finance Office

• The Treasury

What is the name of the government minister who deals with safety inside Britain?

• The Home Secretary

• The Inland Secretary

• The Interior Secretary

What is the name of the Prime Minister's official country residence?

• Alton Towers

• Government House

• Chequers

What phrase is commonly used to denote the Prime Minister, his or her closest advisers, and the cabinet office?

• Downing Street

• Westminster

• Whitehall

What is the name of the convention that no member of the government can disagree with any government policy?

• collective responsibility

• stiff upper lip

• vow of silence

Which of these people has not been Prime Minister of the UK?

• Harold Wilson

• Ken Livingstone

• John Major

How often do meetings of the Cabinet take place?

• once a month

• once a week

• twice a week

What party does the current PM belong to?

• The Liberal Democrats

• The Labour Party

• The Conservative Party