UK Political System Quiz

What type of monarchy does Britain have?

• Absolute monarchy

• Constitutional monarchy

• Federal monarchy

• Parliamentary monarchy

Does Britain have a single written constitution?

• Yes

• No

• Only after 1990

• Only in the House of Lords

Who is officially the head of state in the UK?

• Prime Minister

• Queen/King

• Speaker of Parliament

• Lord Chancellor

What is the practical role of the Queen in UK politics?

• Exercises real power

• Symbolic role with little power

• Controls Parliament

• Leads the Cabinet

How many members are usually in the Cabinet?

• About 10

• About 20

• About 50

• About 100

What principle ensures all government members share responsibility for policies?

• Rule of Law

• Separation of Powers

• Collective Responsibility

• Parliamentary Supremacy

Where does the British Parliament meet?

• Buckingham Palace

• The Whitehall

• The Palace of Westminster

• Windsor Castle

Which is the more powerful chamber of the UK Parliament?

• House of Lords

• House of Commons

• Privy Council

• Cabinet

How many MPs are there approximately in the House of Commons?

• 100

• 300

• 400

• 650

What unique feature does the House of Lords have?

• Members are elected

• Members inherit or are appointed as peers

• Members must be MPs first

• It is larger than the Commons