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UK Government Structures Quiz

Total questions: 17

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the role of the Prime Minister in the UK government?

a)

The Prime Minister is responsible for cleaning the streets of the UK.

b)

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.

c)

The Prime Minister's role is to entertain the public with speeches and jokes.

d)

The Prime Minister is in charge of organising the country's sports events.

2.

How is the House of Commons structured in the UK government?

a)

The House of Commons is structured with members of the House of Lords representing specific constituencies in the UK.

b)

The House of Commons is structured with elected Members of Parliament (MPs) representing specific constituencies in the UK.

c)

The House of Commons is structured with hereditary Members of Parliament (MPs) representing specific constituencies in the UK.

d)

The House of Commons is structured with appointed Members of Parliament (MPs) representing specific constituencies in the UK.

3.

What are the powers of the House of Lords in the UK government?

a)

The House of Lords can initiate legislation and pass laws without the approval of the House of Commons

b)

The House of Lords has no powers in the UK government

c)

The House of Lords plays a crucial role in examining bills, questioning government action and investigating public policy.

d)

The House of Lords has the power to veto legislation passed by the House of Commons

4.

What functions does the Cabinet serve in the UK government?

a)

The Cabinet serves as a legislative body responsible for passing laws

b)

The Cabinet serves as a group of advisors to the monarch

c)

The Cabinet serves as a group of senior government ministers responsible for making important decisions about government policy and the running of the country.

d)

The Cabinet serves as a judicial body responsible for interpreting laws

5.

Who is the current Prime Minister of the UK?

a)

Theresa May

b)

Boris Johnson

c)

David Cameron

d)

Rishi Sunak

6.

How many members are there in the House of Commons?

a)

800

b)

650

c)

1000

d)

500

7.

How are Members of Parliament elected to the House of Commons?

a)

Through appointment by the Prime Minister

b)

Through a popular vote among government officials

c)

Through general elections

d)

Through a lottery system

8.

What is the role of the Speaker in the House of Commons?

a)

The role of the Speaker in the House of Commons is to lead the opposition party.

b)

The role of the Speaker in the House of Commons is to make laws.

c)

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.

d)

The role of the Speaker in the House of Commons is to represent the government.

9.

What is the role of the Monarch in the UK government?

a)

The Monarch is responsible for making bills and proposing these to the Houses of Parliament.

b)

The Monarch is responsible for enforcing laws.

c)

The Monarch is the ceremonial head of state and has a role in the functioning of the UK government.

d)

The Monarch is responsible for leading the opposition party.

10.

Match the following political systems

a)

1.

Democracy

b)

2.

Republic

c)

3.

Monarchy

d)

The Soviet Union and China were prominent examples of this type of political system...

4.

Communism

11.

The (a)   is the branch of ​ (b)   that is responsible for implementing ​ (c)   and ​ (d)   made by ​ (e)   .

Choose from the below words
executive
Government
laws
policies
Parliament
12.

Who is responsible for appointing the Prime Minister in the UK?

a)

The Speaker of the House of Commons

b)

The Monarch

c)

The Members of Parliament

d)

The citizens of the UK

13.

How many members make up The Cabinet?

a)

10

b)

30

c)

20

d)

5

14.

Match the following

a)

Parliament

1.

The UK's Legislature

b)

Government

2.

The UK's Executive

c)

The Prime Minister

3.

Head of the Government

15.

One role of an MP is...

a)

To represent their constituents and deal with individual grievances

b)

Law enforcement

c)

To grant Royal assent

d)

To make executive decisions

16.

One role of the House of Commons is to represent the people, explain another role of the House of Commons.

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a)

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