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WorksheetsUK Government Structures Quiz
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 15mins
What is the role of the Prime Minister in the UK government?
The Prime Minister is responsible for cleaning the streets of the UK.
The PM is the single most important figure in the UK political system. Usually the leaders of the party which has majority control of the House of Commons and are the UK’s chief executive.
The Prime Minister's role is to entertain the public with speeches and jokes.
The Prime Minister is in charge of organising the country's sports events.
How is the House of Commons structured in the UK government?
The House of Commons is structured with members of the House of Lords representing specific constituencies in the UK.
The House of Commons is structured with elected Members of Parliament (MPs) representing specific constituencies in the UK.
The House of Commons is structured with hereditary Members of Parliament (MPs) representing specific constituencies in the UK.
The House of Commons is structured with appointed Members of Parliament (MPs) representing specific constituencies in the UK.
What are the powers of the House of Lords in the UK government?
The House of Lords can initiate legislation and pass laws without the approval of the House of Commons
The House of Lords has no powers in the UK government
The House of Lords plays a crucial role in examining bills, questioning government action and investigating public policy.
The House of Lords has the power to veto legislation passed by the House of Commons
What functions does the Cabinet serve in the UK government?
The Cabinet serves as a legislative body responsible for passing laws
The Cabinet serves as a group of advisors to the monarch
The Cabinet serves as a group of senior government ministers responsible for making important decisions about government policy and the running of the country.
The Cabinet serves as a judicial body responsible for interpreting laws
Who is the current Prime Minister of the UK?
Theresa May
Boris Johnson
David Cameron
Rishi Sunak
How many members are there in the House of Commons?
800
650
1000
500
How are Members of Parliament elected to the House of Commons?
Through appointment by the Prime Minister
Through a popular vote among government officials
Through general elections
Through a lottery system
What is the role of the Speaker in the House of Commons?
The role of the Speaker in the House of Commons is to lead the opposition party.
The role of the Speaker in the House of Commons is to make laws.
The role of the Speaker in the House of Commons is to maintain order, decide who may speak, and enforce the rules of the House.
The role of the Speaker in the House of Commons is to represent the government.
What is the role of the Monarch in the UK government?
The Monarch is responsible for making bills and proposing these to the Houses of Parliament.
The Monarch is responsible for enforcing laws.
The Monarch is the ceremonial head of state and has a role in the functioning of the UK government.
The Monarch is responsible for leading the opposition party.
Match the following political systems
Democracy
Republic
Monarchy
The Soviet Union and China were prominent examples of this type of political system...
Communism
The (a) is the branch of (b) that is responsible for implementing (c) and (d) made by (e) .
Who is responsible for appointing the Prime Minister in the UK?
The Speaker of the House of Commons
The Monarch
The Members of Parliament
The citizens of the UK
How many members make up The Cabinet?
10
30
20
5
Match the following
Parliament
The UK's Legislature
Government
The UK's Executive
The Prime Minister
Head of the Government
One role of an MP is...
To represent their constituents and deal with individual grievances
Law enforcement
To grant Royal assent
To make executive decisions
One role of the House of Commons is to represent the people, explain another role of the House of Commons.
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