How the UK electoral system works

The UK Prime Minister must meet with the Queen before elections. After five years, the Queen dissolves Parliament, prompting elections in 650 constituencies across the UK. Each constituency has about 60,000 electors who vote for candidates. The candidate with the most votes wins a seat. The party leader with the majority of seats becomes Prime Minister and forms the government. If no party gains a majority, the party with the most seats may form a coalition with smaller parties like the Liberal Democrats.

What is the required meeting before the UK Parliament is dissolved?

• The Prime Minister meets with the President

• The Prime Minister meets with the Queen

• The Prime Minister meets with the Speaker

• The Prime Minister meets with the Chancellor

How many constituencies are there in the UK elections?

• 500

• 650

• 700

• 750

Approximately how many electors vote in each UK constituency?

• 30,000

• 75,000

• 60,000

• 45,000

Who becomes the Prime Minister after the elections?

• The candidate with the second most votes

• The leader of the opposition

• The leader of the party with the majority of seats

• The candidate with the most votes

What happens if no party gains a majority in the UK elections?

• A coalition government may be formed

• A new election is held immediately

• The Queen appoints a Prime Minister

• The party with the least seats forms the government