UK Parliament Quiz

What is one of the functions of the UK Parliament?

• To provide educational resources

• To make and pass laws

• To organize sports events

• To conduct scientific research

What can you learn about from the guide mentioned in the image?

• How to become a professional athlete

• How to make a petition and send it to Parliament

• Tips on starting a business

• Ways to travel around the UK

What can you do to have a voice in the UK Parliament according to the guide?

• Vote in general elections

• Get in touch with MPs and members of the House of Lords

• Participate in a TV debate

• Write a newspaper article

What is the purpose of a select committee as mentioned in the image?

• To select new members for the UK Parliament

• To oversee sports activities

• To review and scrutinize government work

• To organize cultural events

What are the three parts that make up the UK Parliament?

• The Prime Minister, the House of Commons, and the House of Lords

• The House of Commons, the House of Lords, and the Monarch

• The House of Commons, the Supreme Court, and the Monarch

• The House of Commons, the House of Lords, and the Cabinet

How did the UK Parliament come about?

• It was established after a revolution.

• It was formed when King John agreed to the Magna Carta, limiting his power.

• It was created by a public referendum.

• It was a result of a foreign agreement.

What significant change occurred in the UK Parliament in 1832?

• Women were allowed to vote.

• The House of Lords was abolished.

• Voting rights were extended to more people.

• The Monarch's power was completely removed.

What is the term used for the decentralization of powers from the UK Parliament to other parts of the UK?

• Federalism

• Devolution

• Autonomy

• Sovereignty

What does the term 'democracy' mean in the context of the UK?

• The Monarch makes all the laws.

• Only the House of Lords makes laws.

• Citizens can vote for who makes the laws and runs the country.

• Laws are made by a select group of appointed officials.

What is the origin of the word 'parliament'?

• It comes from the Latin word for 'discussion'.

• It is derived from the German word for 'assembly'.

• It comes from the French word for 'speak'.

• It originates from the Greek word for 'gathering'.