UK Parliament

What is the role of Parliament in the UK?

• To run the country

• To check and challenge the Government

• To make laws

• All of the above

Which part of Parliament is responsible for debating important topics and keeping an eye on the work of the Government?

• The House of Commons

• The House of Lords

• The monarch

• The Prime Minister

How many Members of Parliament (MPs) are there in the UK?

• 500

• 600

• 650

• 700

What is the role of the Prime Minister?

• To run the House of Commons

• To make laws

• To represent all constituents

• To run the country

Who approves the nominations for life peers in the House of Lords?

• The monarch

• The Prime Minister

• The Speaker

• The House of Commons

What is the main role of the monarch in Parliament?

• To make laws

• To run the country

• To sign every new law

• To check and challenge the Government

Where do ideas for new laws come from?

• Political parties

• Campaign groups

• Both A and B

• None of the above

What happens once a Bill is approved by both Houses of Parliament?

• It becomes an Act of Parliament

• It goes back to the monarch for approval

• It is sent to the Supreme Court

• It is debated again in the House of Commons

What is required to be eligible to vote in General Elections in the UK?

• Age 16 or over

• Age 18 or over

• Age 21 or over

• Age 25 or over

How can individuals have their voice heard in Parliament?

• Contacting their local MP or any Lord

• Starting a petition

• Joining a campaign group

• All of the above