Exploring the UK: Geography and Government

What is the capital city of the UK?

• London

• Cardiff

• Edinburgh

• Belfast

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Name the longest river in the UK.

• River Severn

• River Mersey

• River Trent

• River Thames

Which mountain is the highest in the UK?

• Snowdon

• Ben Nevis

• Scafell Pike

• Ben Macdui

What type of government does the UK have?

• Absolute monarchy

• Parliamentary democracy with a constitutional monarchy

• Oligarchy

• Direct democracy

Who is the current Prime Minister of the UK?

• Liz Truss

• Boris Johnson

• Keir Starmer

• Rishi Sunak

Compare the UK Parliament with the US Congress.

• The UK Parliament is a bicameral legislature with sovereign powers, while the US Congress is a bicameral legislature with constitutionally defined powers.

• The UK Parliament has only one house, while the US Congress has two.

• The UK Parliament has no power to create laws, while the US Congress has full legislative authority.

• The UK Parliament is elected every four years, while the US Congress is elected every two years.

What is the significance of the Magna Carta in UK history?

• It marked the beginning of the Industrial Revolution.

• The Magna Carta is significant for establishing the rule of law and limiting the powers of the monarchy in UK history.

• It was a document that granted women the right to vote.

• It established the British Empire's colonial policies.

Which countries make up the United Kingdom?

• England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland

• England, Scotland, Wales, Republic of Ireland

• England, Scotland, Wales, Australia

• Ireland, France, Germany, Spain

How does the UK’s legal system differ from that of the US?

• The UK legal system is based on common law and parliamentary statutes without a single written constitution, while the US legal system emphasizes constitutional law with a codified constitution and has a federal structure.

• The UK has a written constitution similar to the US.

• The US legal system is based solely on common law.

• The UK legal system is entirely federal like the US.

What is the role of the monarchy in the UK government?

• The monarchy has full legislative powers in the UK government.

• The monarchy directly manages the day-to-day operations of the government.

• The monarchy is responsible for creating laws in the UK government.

• The monarchy serves a ceremonial role with symbolic powers in the UK government.