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Functions of parliament

Total questions: 8

Worksheet time: 80secs

Name
Class
Date
1.

The legislative function of the House of Commons is the process through which parliamentary _________ become law.

a)

legislation

b)

laws

c)

bills

d)

Acts

2.

The _________ and party loyalty mean the government is rarely defeated in the Commons.

a)

backbench MPs

b)

whips

c)

speaker

d)

prime minister

3.

All _______________ have to appear before the Commons on a regular basis to answer questions.

a)

ministers

b)

backbenchers

c)

peers

d)

lawlords

4.

The prime minister faces __________ every week and is questioned by the leader of the opposition and backbench MPs.

a)

a vote of confidence

b)

a grilling

c)

the speaker

d)

prime minister's questions (PMQs)

5.

The prime minister is also questioned by the _____________ Committee twice a year.

a)

Legislative

b)

Select

c)

Liason

d)

Constituent

6.

The House of Lords cannot provide __________________as it is neither elected nor accountable.

a)

support

b)

legitimacy

c)

sovereignty

d)

consent

7.

The power of prime ministerial ______________ and control by party whips still means that many MPs are unwilling to challenge the government.

a)

patronage

b)

press ups

c)

legitimacy

d)

answers

8.

When the government has a commanding ________________ in the Commons it's difficult to control government power.

a)

minority

b)

majority

c)

amount

d)

officer