14.2 Review

What countries make up the United Kingdom?

• England, Scotland, and Wales

• Great Britain and Northern Ireland

• England, Scotland, Wales, and the Republic of Ireland

• England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland

Who holds the real power of government in the United Kingdom?

• The Prime Minister

• The President

• The Monarch

• The House of Lords

How is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom chosen?

• Direct election by the public

• By the monarch

• Chosen by the parliament

• Appointment by the House of Lords

What is the role of the House of Lords in the UK?

• Members are primarily elected

• It holds the executive power

• It has limited power

• It is the lower house of Parliament

What happens if no party holds a majority in the Commons?

• The monarch chooses the Prime Minister

• The House of Lords selects the Prime Minister

• A general election is called immediately

• A coalition chooses a Prime Minister

On what basis does the UK court system decide cases?

• Civil law

• Common law

• Statutory law

• Sharia law

What is devolution in the context of the UK government?

• The dissolution of parliament

• Delegating authority to regional governments

• The process of electing officials

• The process of removing the monarch

Who sits in the front bench of the House of Commons?

• Backbenchers

• Members of the House of Lords

• The Prime Minister and cabinet ministers

• The shadow cabinet of the main opposition party

How does the UK's government system differ from the US?

• The US has a parliamentary system

• The UK is a federal system

• The UK has a unitary system with Parliament having sovereignty

• The UK Prime Minister is directly elected by the public