Understanding UK Government Structure

What are the two Houses of the UK Parliament called?

• House of Commons and House of Lords

• House of Representatives and Senate

• House of Peers and House of Citizens

• House of Parliament and House of Ministers

Who is responsible for appointing the Prime Minister in the United Kingdom?

• The House of Commons

• The Monarch

• The House of Lords

• The Supreme Court

Which of the following is NOT a function of local government in the UK?

• Collecting council tax

• Running the NHS

• Managing local schools

• Providing social care

What is the main role of the Prime Minister in the UK?

• To pass laws

• To lead the government and make policy decisions

• To act as the head of state

• To chair the House of Lords

Which protective service is directly managed by local government authorities?

• The British Army

• Local Fire and Rescue Services

• MI5

• The Royal Navy

How are Members of Parliament (MPs) elected to the House of Commons?

• By appointment from the Monarch

• By public vote in general elections

• By selection from the House of Lords

• By nomination from the Prime Minister

Which of the following is a responsibility of the UK Parliament?

• Collecting rubbish

• Making and passing national laws

• Issuing driving licences

• Managing local parks

Who leads the Cabinet in the UK government?

• The Speaker of the House of Commons

• The Prime Minister

• The Monarch

• The Lord Chancellor

Which of the following is a protective service that works closely with both local and national government?

• The Royal Air Force

• The Police Service

• The Foreign Office

• The Treasury

What is the main legislative function of the House of Lords?

• To propose new laws

• To scrutinise and revise bills passed by the House of Commons

• To manage local councils

• To appoint the Prime Minister