Successor To Outgoing U.K. Prime Minister To Be Announced Monday

Successor To Outgoing U.K. Prime Minister To Be Announced Monday

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British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is set to resign after a series of political missteps, including parties during COVID lockdowns. He will step down once his successor is chosen, with Liz Truss expected to take over. The transition involves a formal resignation to the Queen, who is at Balmoral Castle due to mobility issues. The political landscape in the UK is poised for change as the new Prime Minister takes office.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Boris Johnson announce in July regarding his position as Prime Minister?

He would take a temporary leave.

He would continue indefinitely.

He would stay on until a successor was named.

He would resign immediately.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is widely expected to succeed Boris Johnson as Prime Minister?

Priti Patel

Liz Truss

Rishi Sunak

Michael Gove

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the reasons for Boris Johnson's ousting by his own party?

Economic policies

Education reforms

Parties during COVID lockdown

Foreign relations

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where is the Queen during the power transition?

Balmoral Castle

Buckingham Palace

Windsor Castle

Sandringham House

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the political atmosphere in the UK during this transition period?

Stable and calm

Unchanged and routine

Chaotic and violent

Uncertain and interesting