Democracy in the UK

How often are members of the UK Parliament elected?

• every year

• every 4 years

• every 5 years

What is the name given to the leader of the UK government?

• The Monarch

• The First Minister

• The Prime Minister

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How many MPs are there?

• 59

• 650

• 780

What is the name given to the MPs chosen by the Prime Minister to help run the country?

• Civil servants

• Members of Parliament

• The Cabinet

Which one of the following is a reserved UK power?

• defence

• health

• education

How are most members of the House of Lords chosen?

• They are appointed by the monarch, based on the advice of the Prime Minister

• They are elected by members of the public in the same way as MPs

• They are selected at random from all UK citizens over the age of 18

MP stands for Member of Politics

• true

• false

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The House of Commons is one part of the Houses of Parliament

• true

• false

Devolution is implemented for... (several answers)

• health

• defence

• education

• international relations

Before a law is voted, it is called...

• a law project

• a green bill

• a bill

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