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Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 7mins
Name the 2 main types of elections held in the UK
Specific
General
Local
Annual
What is the maximum term that a parliament can sit without a general election?
3 years and 5 weeks
35 weeks
5 years and 3 weeks
4 years
Who makes the decision as to when a general election takes place?
Public
Media
Opposition
Prime Minister
How many constituencies are there in the UK?
750
660
650
640
How old must you be to stand for election?
21
16
25
18
Under which of these circumstances would you not be able to stand for election?
Bankrupt
Millionaire
Served a 6 week prison sentence
Have children
Which of the following is the voting system used in the UK General Elections?
Alternative Representation
First Past the Post
Single Transferable Vote
Party List System
Which of these is not a method of voting?
Post
Polling Station
Online
Post Office
Which of these political parties are currently in government?
Conservatives
Liberal Democrats
Labour
Green Party
What is the name of the current Prime Minister?
Theresa May
Donald Trump
David Cameron
Boris Johnson
Which of the following is not a type of election?
By Election
General Election
Local Election
Lobby Election
What does MEP stand for?
Member of Every Parliament
Minister of European Parliament
Member of European Parliament
Minister of Education Parliament
How much is the deposit to stand for election?
£200
£500
£1000
£250
The process where parties focus on why you shouldn't vote for other parties is called what?
Positive Campaigning
Negative Press
Positive Press
Negative Campaigning
