09-PHI Political Systems

What did the founding Fathers of America argue about the relationship between religion and politics?

• Religion should control politics.

• Church and state should always be separate.

• Politics should control religion.

• Religion and politics should be mixed.

What does the Greek word "Democracy" mean?

• Rule of the elite.

• Rule of the common people.

• Rule of the wealthy.

• Rule of the king.

Which document brought democracy to the UK?

• The Magna Carta.

• The Bill of Rights.

• The Constitution.

• The Declaration of Independence.

Who were excluded from voting in ancient Athens?

• Women, slaves, foreigners, men under 20 years of age, and non-landowners.

• women and slaves

• foreigners and non-landowners.

• men under 20 years of age.

How often do General Elections happen in the UK?

• Every year.

• Every 2-3 years.

• Every 4-5 years.

• Every 6-7 years.

What is the main role of local councillors in the UK?

• To make decisions for the entire country.

• To make decisions for local issues particular to the area.

• To represent the King.

• To enforce laws.

Who can vote for someone to represent their constituency in the UK?

• Everyone 16 or over

• Everyone 18 or over

• Everyone 21 or over

• Everyone 25 or over

How many constituencies are there in the UK?

• 500

• 600

• 650

• 700

What is the system called where a party can form a government if they have won the majority of MPs, even if they did not win the majority of the votes throughout the country?

• Proportional representation

• First-past-the-post system

• Single transferable vote

• Mixed-member proportional

In which year did the Conservatives form a coalition with the Liberal Democrats?

• 1997

• 2010

• 2015

• 2017