UK political parties quiz

Which one of the following is the most visible institution in a democracy?

• Political Party

• Pressure Group

• Public Interest Group

• Sectional Interest Group

Selecting people to run for office represents which job of political parties?

• Nominating
• Watchdog
• Spoiler
• Informing the public

The differences between political parties are stated in the

• party strategies

• Manifestos

• functions of the parties

• party handbooks

Beliefs of a political party

• strategies

• foundations

• theories

• ideology

What becomes the norm in multi-party systems?

• Stable government
• Quick change of government
• Coalitions
• Clear winner

At Westminster, it could be argued that Britain has a multi-party system in terms of

• votes but not seats.
• votes and seats.
• seat but not votes.

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

• Boroughs
• Counties
• Constituencies
• Borders

The prime minister chooses about 100 MPs and Lords to help run the country. They are called government ministers. What is the prime minister's group of most senior ministers called?

• Congress
• The Cabinet
• The Committee
• The Cupboard

Which of the following is not a function of elections?

• Choose a government
• Participation
• Choose a Prime Minister
• Government accountability

Which of the following CAN vote in elections?

• Members of the House of Lords
• Prisoners
• The Homeless
• People convicted of electoral fraud