KLV Britain part

The political power lies with Parliament, which consists of (multiple answers are correct):

• the House of Commons

• the House of Lords

• the Sovereign

• the Government

How many members does the house of Commons have?

• 700

• 350

• 650

• 92

Which 'House members' are not elected?

• members House of Commons

• members House of Lords

• neither one of them

• incorrect question, they are all elected

What are 'life peers'?

• People in the House of Commons who have been given peerage for the rest of their lives.

• People who have been rewarded peerage by the Queen, as a reward for their service to the country.

• Title given to the people in the House of Lords.

• Another name for 'hereditary peers', since this term is very old-fashioned.

Which tasks/powers belong to The Sovereign?

• Reading The Speech from the Throne

• Delay a bill for 6 months

• Declare war

• Signing laws

Who is the current Prince of Wales?

• Prince Harry

• Prince Charles

• Prince William

• Prince George

Elections have to take place at least every .... years. (fill in a number)

What are 'frontbenchers'?

• members holding cabinet posts

• members who do not hold cabinet posts

The Liberal Democrates can be compared to the Dutch:

• PVDA

• D66

• VVD

Which party did Margaret Thatcher belong to?

• Conservative Party

• Labour Party

• Liberal Democrats