Year 7 Intro to Politics

Which King signed the Magna Carta, meaning that not even the King could break the laws of the land?

• King John

• King Richard I

• King Henry II

• King George

Who did Simon de Montfort invite to parliament for the first time in 1265?

• His family

• Representatives from towns & shires

• The Kings and Queens from Europe

• The richest men from each town and shire

Over time, who gained more power to make decisions for the nation?

• The Monarchy

• Parliament

What is the job of parliament?

• To run the country

• To check & challenge what the government does

How many parts is parliament made up of?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Select all the parts that make up parliament

• The Monarch

• The House of Commons

• The Church of England

• The House of Lords

What are the areas called that our MPs represent?

• Towns

• Cities

• Constituencies

• House of Commons

Which of the following occurs in the House of Commons?

• Important topics are debated

• MPs keep an eye on the work of the government

• nominations for peers

• laws are discussed

Do all MPs belong to a political party?

• Yes

• No

Who becomes Prime Minister following a General Election?

• The MP who receives the most votes in the country

• The leader of the party who wins the election

• Whoever the monarch believes is best qualified

• Whoever the House of Lords approves of