The British System

Who is the head of the state in the British system of government?

• • Prime Minister

• • House of Lords

• • Monarch

• • House of Commons

What is the British constitution primarily composed of?

• • Single document

• • Laws, practices, and traditions

• • Parliamentary acts

• • Monarch's decrees

In practice, what role does the Monarch play in governing the country?

• • Ruler

• • Laws, practices, and traditions

• • Symbolic head

• • Commander-in-chief

When did the right to vote extend to all men in the British system?

(a)  

How is the Monarch's power limited in decision-making?

• • Acts independently

• • Follows the advice of ministers

• • Makes unilateral decisions

• • Chooses policies

Who was the Queen of the United Kingdom, as of February 2022?

• • Queen Elizabeth II

• • Queen Victoria

• • Queen Mary

• • Queen Anne

How many years did Queen Elizabeth II reign as of February 6, 2022?

• • 60 years

• • 65 years

• • 70 years

• • 75 years

What is the Queen's role in the Church of England?

• • Supreme Bishop

• • Chief Advisor

• • Financial Controller

• • Lead Preacher

How many Corgis has Queen Elizabeth II owned during her reign?

• • 15

• • 20

• • 25

• • 30

How many people make up the royal household, funded by the taxpayer?

(a)