Queen Elizabeth II of England

What is the role of a constitutional monarchy in Great Britain?

• To govern the country directly

• To act as a ceremonial figurehead

• To make all legislative decisions

• To control the military

What major event did Queen Elizabeth II attend in 2012?

• The London Olympics

• The Royal Wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton

• The Queen's Diamond Jubilee

• The Brexit Referendum

Who is elected to run the government in Great Britain?

• The President

• The Prime Minister

• The Chancellor

• The Governor

According to the rule of male primogeniture, who could take the throne if there was no direct male heir?

• The eldest daughter

• The closest male relative

• The queen

• A council of nobles

What are the two chambers of the British Parliament?

• The two chambers of the British Parliament are the House of Commons and the House of Lords.

• The two chambers of the British Parliament are the Senate and the House of Representatives.

• The two chambers of the British Parliament are the National Assembly and the Senate.

• The two chambers of the British Parliament are the House of Delegates and the House of Peers.

How are the members of the House of Lords chosen?

• While the members of the House of Commons are elected by the people, the House of Lords' members are not.

• Members of the House of Lords are elected by the public.

• Members of the House of Lords are appointed by the Prime Minister only.

• Members of the House of Lords are chosen through a lottery system.

When Elizabeth I ruled England, Parliament had very little political power. What was missing from the Parliament during her reign?

• The ability to make laws independently

• The power to levy taxes

• The right to impeach the monarch

• The authority to control the military

What do the members of Parliament (MPs) do?

• Today, Parliament is the highest legislative authority in Great Britain.

• MPs are responsible for enforcing laws in their local communities.

• MPs are tasked with managing the financial budget of the country.

• MPs are in charge of the judicial system in Great Britain.

What is one of the queen's royal duties related to Parliament?

• Opening and closing sessions of Parliament

• Appointing members of Parliament

• Drafting legislation

• Voting on bills

The prime minister often meets with whom to discuss laws?

• Cabinet members

• Foreign diplomats

• Business leaders

• Journalists