UK Executive, Prime Minister, and Cabinet Quiz

What is the primary role of the UK Executive?

• Create laws

• Interpret laws

• Enforce laws

• Repeal laws

Who is the head of the UK Executive?

• The King

• The Prime Minister

• The Speaker of the House

• The Chief Justice

How is the Prime Minister chosen?

• Direct public vote

• Appointed by the King

• Leader of the majority party in the House of Commons

• Elected by Members of Parliament

What is the primary function of the Cabinet?

• Judicial review

• Advising the King

• Policy formulation and decision-making

• Law enforcement

Who appoints the Cabinet Ministers?

• The King

• The Prime Minister

• The House of Lords

• The electorate

What is the term length for a Prime Minister?

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 5 years

• No fixed term

What is the Prime Minister's role in foreign policy?

• No role

• Advisory role

• Leading role

• Supporting role

Who is responsible for the day-to-day administration of government departments?

• Civil Servants

• Cabinet Ministers

• The Prime Minister

• The King

What is the collective responsibility of the Cabinet?

• To support all government decisions

• To represent their individual departments

• To oppose the Prime Minister

• To scrutinize legislation

Who can call for a General Election?

• The King

• The Prime Minister

• The Speaker of the House

• The electorate