Parlament of United Kingdom - quiz

Who is the presiding officer of the House of Commons in the British Parliament?

• Prime Minister

• Lord Chancellor

• Secretary of State

• Speaker

How many houses does the Parliament of the United Kingdom consist of?

• One

• Three

• Four

• Two

Where does the Parliament of the United Kingdom convene?

• Buckingham Palace

• Tower of London

• Westminster Palace

• Trafalgar Square

Which house of the United Kingdom Parliament is elected in general elections?

• House of Lords

• House of Commons

• House of Council

• House of Monarchs

What is the role of the Lord Chancellor in the Parliament of the United Kingdom?

• Presiding over the House of Commons

• Presiding over the House of Lords

• Presiding over the House of Council

• Representing the Monarchy in the House of Commons

What is the name of the annual speech given by the Queen at the opening of the Parliament session?

• State Speech

• Throne Speech

• Speech

• Royal Speech

How long is the term of office for members of the House of Commons?

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 6 years

• 5 years

There are 450 members in the House of Commons of the United Kingdom Parliament.

• True

• False

Where does the word "parliament" come from?

• From the Latin "parlamentum" meaning "wisdom"

• From the Greek "parlamonos" meaning "assembly"

• From the French "parlement" meaning "discussion" or "talking"

• From the Hebrew "parlami" meaning "law"

What are the main duties of the government in the United Kingdom?

• To write and enforce all religious laws

• To oversee the operations of the House of Lords

• To make and implement national policies and laws

• To manage the royal family’s personal finances