Unit 6 Government INITIAL ASSESSMENT

The Prime Minister picks a selection of 22 or 23 'senior' ministers who are the heads of various government departments. What is the name of this collection of senior ministers led by the Prime Minister?

• The Wardrobe

• The Cabinet

• Heads of Department

• Leaders of Policy

What is the name of the government department that looks after the armed forces?

• Home Office

• Ministry of War

• Ministry of Defence

• Foreign Office

What is the name of the government department that looks after the Prison Service?

• Home Office

• Ministry of Justice

• Department of Prisons

• The Treasury

The process whereby the Monarch 'signs off' new laws at the end of the legislative process is knows as 'Royal .......................'

What day/date is your first Unit 6 Government external exam?

• Tuesday 12 January 2025

• Tuesday 7 January 2026

• Tuesday 6 January 2026

• Monday 12 January 2026

True or false, a Bill can be introduced into either the House of Commons or the House of Lords to start its progress through Parliament?

• True

• False

Who is the current Prime Minister of the UK?

• Liz Truss

• Boris Johnson

• Rishi Sunak

• Sir Keir Starmer

The United Kingdom is made up of FOUR nations - Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and which other?

The Royal Navy (including Royal Marines), British Army and Royal Air Force are commonly collectively known as the ............................... forces.

The police, fire and rescue service, ambulance service and coastguard are commonly collectively known as the ..................... services.