General Government Quiz

How many Agencies make up the UK Government

• 200-300

• Less than 200

• 300-400

• over 400

Which of the following is not a ministerial department

• The Home Office

• Office for Standards in Education

• UK Export & Finance

• Ministry of Justice

Which of the following is not a true statement about the House of Commons

• Representatives are voted for by the general public​

• There are 437 seats for 650 MP's

• The Queen can over rule any decisions made in the commons

• Cabinet Ministers sit on the front benches

Where do Local Authorities get most of their funding from

• Council Tax

• Central Government

• Parking/Speeding Fines

• Business Rates

Which of the following is not a type of local government

• County Council

• District Council

• Metropolitan Borough

• Unitary Authority

One of the responsibilities of local government is to:

• Ensure that local businesses employ local people

• To work with a range of partners, including private organisations and charities as well as other levels of government

• Ensure that local sports teams receive appropriate funding

• To control immigration in their local areas to meet goverment national targets

The Role of the PCC

• Is to maintain operational command of the police

• is to investigate complaints made about the police

• Is to be the voice of the people and hold the police to account.

• is to oversee the police recruitment process

Parliamentary privilege

• is the benefits that MPs can claim in addition to their salaries

• grants MPs immunity from prosecution for all offences

• includes freedom of speech and the right of both Houses to regulate their own affairs.​

• gives MPs the right to use government resources for personal gain

Services that the Government are required to provide by law are called

• Essential Services

• Statutory Services

• Mandatory Services

• Non-Statutory Services

General elections are normally held

• When a major decision has to be mad

• Every 5 years

• If war is declared

• If the Monarch dies