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WorksheetsThe House of Commons
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 4mins
The two houses in Parliament are the House of Commons and the House of Lords
True
False
What are the two houses in the UK Parliament?
The House of Commons and the House of Lords
The House of Commons and the Monarchy
The House of Lords and the Monarchy
The House of Commons and the House of Lords and the Monarchy
Who elects the Members of the House of Commons?
The King
The House of Lords
The Monarchy
The public
What is the role of the Opposition in the House of Commons?
To run the country
To maintain order
To introduce new laws
To question and challenge the Government
What is the role of the Prime Minister in the House of Commons?
To maintain order
To introduce new laws
To lead the Government
To represent the public
What is the purpose of Select Committees in the House of Commons?
To review the policies and spending of the Government
To answer questions from MPs
To hold the Government to account
To debate important issues
Who chairs debates and other proceedings in the House of Commons?
Members of the House of Commons
The Speaker
Hansard
The Whip
In Britain, a party is normally said to have 'won' an election if it wins at least______of the seats in Parliament.
60%
55%
50%
45%
Select Committees have how many members
7
9
11
13
How are select Committee members chosen?
Elected by the people
Elected by all parties
Elected by their party
Elected by the Speaker
