N4 Unit Assessment UK Democracy

Where do Members of Parliament work?

• Only in their local constituency

• Only in Westminster, London

• In their local constituency and in Westminster, London

• At home

What is the purpose of surgeries held by MPs?

• For medical check-ups

• To meet local people and help with their problems

• To discuss surgery procedures

• To perform surgical operations

How did the MP help a constituent with their pension problem?

• By asking the Prime Minister

• By giving them money

• By ignoring the problem

• By writing to the department of work and pension

When can MPs ask the Prime Minister a question on TV?

• Every Monday

• Every Thursday

• Every Tuesday

• Every Wednesday

What percentage of MPs were women in the 2019 general election?

• 25%

• 35%

• 51%

• 45%

Why are many women put off running as an MP?

• Because it's too easy

• Because they see it as a job for men

• Because they prefer other jobs

• Because it pays too much

How many female Prime Ministers have there been?

• 4

• 3

• 2

• 5

What makes it difficult for female MPs to fit their job around childcare?

• They have to work only in the morning

• There are no debates in parliament

• Debates in parliament can go on until 10pm

• They have too many holidays

What happened to Heidi Allen?

• She installed a panic room in her house due to death threats

• She won a lottery

• She moved to another country

• She became Prime Minister

How are members of parliament elected?

• By a council of elders

• By drawing straws

• By a game of chance

• By the most popular candidate winning