Comparative Legislature Politics Quiz

How often do representatives face re-election in the US House of Representatives?

• Every 1 year

• Every 2 years

• Every 4 years

• Every 5 years

Which of the following statements is true about the political party representation in the UK and US?

• The UK has two dominant parties, while the US has a wider range.

• The US has two dominant parties, while the UK has a wider range.

• Both the UK and US have two dominant parties.

• Both the UK and US have a wide range of parties.

What is the average population size of US congressional districts compared to UK constituencies?

• About the same size

• Twice as large

• Ten times larger

• Half the size

How many senators are there in the US Senate?

• 50

• 100

• 200

• 150

What is the term length for a US senator?

• 4 years

• 6 years

• 2 years

• 8 years

How many appointed peers are there in the UK House of Lords?

• 500

• 600

• 800

• 700

What is the dominant chamber in the UK Parliament?

• The Lords

• The Senate

• The Commons

• The Assembly

What power does the Commons hold in the UK Parliament?

• To appoint the Prime Minister

• To bring a government down with a motion of no-confidence

• To elect the monarch

• To veto laws

What reinforces the primacy of the Commons over the Lords?

• Its financial privilege

• Its elected status

• The Salisbury Convention

• The ability to delay legislation

How long can the Lords delay legislation?

• 6 months

• 2 years

• 1 year

• Indefinitely