ASP - Parliament Structure

When does Parliament date back to?

• 11th Century

• 13th Century

• 15th Century

• 9th Century

How many MPs sit in the House of Commons?

• 650

• 600

• 625

• 635

Who was the only independent candidate to win a sit in 2010 and 2015?

• Hazel Blears

• Lady Hale

• Douglas Carswell

• Lady Hermon

What are the 3 types of peers in the House of Lords?

• Hereditary Peers

• Life Peers

• Lord Spirituals

• Merit Peers

Who ensures that MPs attend parliamentary votes?

• Leader of the House

• Speaker of the House

• Party Leader

• Party Whip

Which act is used as evidence of how rushed legislation is ineffective?

• Prevention of Terrorism Act 2005

• Dangerous Dogs Act 1991

• Fixed Term Parliament Act 2011

• Recall of MPs Act 2015

Which of these is not considered a part of 'parliamentary scrutiny'?

• The Media

• Questions to Ministers

• Select Committees

• Debates

Who did Gordon Brown appoint to the Lords in order for him to serve on the Cabinet?

• Hazel Blears

• Peter Mandelson

• Alan Sugar

• Douglas Carswell

The representative function of Parliament is exclusive to which chamber?

• Commons

• Lords

Which MP dissented from government proposals in 2006 in order to fully represent their constituency?

• Gordon Brown

• David Blunkett

• David Lammy

• Hazel Blears