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What is one of the functions of the UK Parliament?
To provide educational resources
To make and pass laws
To organize sports events
To conduct scientific research
What can you learn about from the guide mentioned in the image?
How to become a professional athlete
How to make a petition and send it to Parliament
Tips on starting a business
Ways to travel around the UK
What can you do to have a voice in the UK Parliament according to the guide?
Vote in general elections
Get in touch with MPs and members of the House of Lords
Participate in a TV debate
Write a newspaper article
What is the purpose of a select committee as mentioned in the image?
To select new members for the UK Parliament
To oversee sports activities
To review and scrutinize government work
To organize cultural events
What are the three parts that make up the UK Parliament?
The Prime Minister, the House of Commons, and the House of Lords
The House of Commons, the House of Lords, and the Monarch
The House of Commons, the Supreme Court, and the Monarch
The House of Commons, the House of Lords, and the Cabinet
How did the UK Parliament come about?
It was established after a revolution.
It was formed when King John agreed to the Magna Carta, limiting his power.
It was created by a public referendum.
It was a result of a foreign agreement.
What significant change occurred in the UK Parliament in 1832?
Women were allowed to vote.
The House of Lords was abolished.
Voting rights were extended to more people.
The Monarch's power was completely removed.
What is the term used for the decentralization of powers from the UK Parliament to other parts of the UK?
Federalism
Devolution
Autonomy
Sovereignty
What does the term 'democracy' mean in the context of the UK?
The Monarch makes all the laws.
Only the House of Lords makes laws.
Citizens can vote for who makes the laws and runs the country.
Laws are made by a select group of appointed officials.
What is the origin of the word 'parliament'?
It comes from the Latin word for 'discussion'.
It is derived from the German word for 'assembly'.
It comes from the French word for 'speak'.
It originates from the Greek word for 'gathering'.
What is the name given to the bell in the tower of the Houses of Parliament?
Westminster Bell
Elizabeth Bell
Big Ben
Victoria Bell
What is the actual name of the tower commonly referred to as 'Big Ben'?
Big Ben Tower
Westminster Tower
Elizabeth Tower
Victoria Tower
When was the Elizabeth Tower completed?
1859
1600
1707
1948
Which part of the Houses of Parliament is the oldest?
Elizabeth Tower
Westminster Hall
Central Lobby
House of Commons Chamber
What significant event involving Guy Fawkes occurred in November 1605?
He became the leader of the House of Commons.
He was knighted for his service to the Parliament.
He was caught with gunpowder barrels in the cellar and was executed.
He was elected as a Member of Parliament.
What does the burning of a 'guy' every 5 November commemorate?
The election of a new Prime Minister
The birthday of Guy Fawkes
The night Parliament was nearly blown up
The end of the Great Fire of 1834
Which tower is actually the tallest at Westminster?
Big Ben
Elizabeth Tower
Westminster Tower
Victoria Tower
How many Members of Parliament (MPs) are there in the UK?
427
650
500
350
What is the role of the Prime Minister in the context of the House of Commons?
To represent all the people in their constituency
To make public speeches
To govern the country and make decisions about how laws and how the country should be run
To hold the authority to make sure MPs follow the rules of the House during debates
What happens when a party wins a general election in the UK?
The leader of the party becomes the Speaker of the House
The leader of the party with the most MPs usually becomes the Prime Minister
The party with the least votes gets to choose the Prime Minister
The party with the most votes gets to change the constitution
What is a 'constituency' in the context of the UK Parliament?
A group of MPs
A public declaration of intentions and opinions
A part of the country that is represented by an MP
A debate in the House of Commons
What is the purpose of a manifesto in UK politics?
To outline the rules for MPs during debates
To provide a public declaration of intentions and opinions
To declare the winner of an election
To represent the people in a constituency
What is the maximum number of MPs that the House of Commons can accommodate at once?
650
427
500
350
What is the primary role of MPs in the government?
To represent their constituents' interests in the House of Commons
To only make speeches and attend events
To vote on laws without debating
To work exclusively in their constituencies
What do MPs refer to each other as in the House of Commons?
Colleagues
Comrades
Right Honourable Friends
Partners
What can your MP do for you?
Make enquiries to help their constituents by talking to ministers
Ask the Government questions about a particular issue
Raise the issue in the House of Commons
All of the above
What is the term used for the meetings MPs hold with their constituents?
Debates
Conferences
Surgeries
Sessions
According to the quick glossary, what is a 'Constituent'?
A member of the House of Commons
Someone who lives in a constituency
A government minister
A law or regulation
What does the quick glossary define as a 'Minister'?
A person who votes on new laws
A member of the House of Lords
A member of the government in charge of one of the government's departments
A representative of a local area
What is the House of Lords?
The highest court in the UK
The first chamber of the UK Parliament
The second chamber of the UK Parliament
A royal residence
What are the members of the House of Lords sometimes known as?
Senators
Crossbenchers
Delegates
Commissioners
How do members of the House of Lords vote?
By shouting 'Yes' or 'No'
By raising their hands
By using electronic voting machines
They vote 'Content' or 'Not Content' in the House of Commons
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the House of Lords?
To help make and amend laws
To carefully examine public policy
To hold the Government to account
To elect the Prime Minister
What is the term used for independent members of the House of Lords?
Crossbenchers
Backbenchers
Frontbenchers
Sidebenchers
What is the role of the Lord Speaker in the House of Lords?
To represent the House of Lords internationally
To oversee business in the Chamber and ensure fair discussion
To vote on behalf of the House of Lords
To appoint new members to the House of Lords
What is unique about the benches in the House of Lords Chamber?
They are made of gold
They are placed across the Chamber instead of in rows
They have built-in voting systems
Only Lords with titles can sit on them
What is a 'division lobby' in the context of the House of Lords?
A place where Lords have tea
A place where Lords discuss politics informally
A place where Lords place their votes
A place where Lords are divided by their political affiliations
According to the 'Did you know?' section, what was notable about the first two Lord Speakers?
They were both men
They were both women
They were both from the same political party
They were both non-British citizens
What does the term 'Peer' refer to in the context of the House of Lords?
A member of the House of Commons
A member of the House of Lords
A member of the royal family
A member of the judiciary
How many members are there currently in the House of Lords?
About 500 members
About 800 members
About 1000 members
About 1200 members
What title is given to members of the House of Lords when they are appointed for life?
'Members'
'Senators'
'Peers'
'Representatives'
Which of the following is NOT a role of the members of the House of Lords?
Scrutinize the detail of proposed new laws
Represent political parties and sit as crossbenchers
Issue peerages to new members
Carefully examine the work of the Government
What is the term used for members of the House of Lords who are also called 'peers'?
Lords Temporal
Lords Spiritual
Lords Equal
Lords Permanent
How are members of the House of Lords chosen compared to MPs?
They are elected by the public
They are appointed by the Prime Minister
They are chosen differently from MPs and provide a valuable second opinion to the House of Commons
They inherit their position from their family
What is the term used for a female member of the House of Lords?
Baroness
Duchess
Countess
Lady
What does the term 'scrutiny' refer to in the context of the House of Lords?
The process of electing new members
The investigation of government expenses
Careful and critical investigation
The ceremonial duties of the Lords
Which of the following is a true statement about the House of Lords based on the 'Did you know?' section?
No Olympic medal winners have ever been members of the House of Lords
Some Lords include gold medal winners from the Olympic Games
All members of the House of Lords have been Olympic athletes
The House of Lords exclusively consists of former Olympic athletes
What is the primary purpose of select committees in the UK Parliament?
To draft new legislation
To examine the work of the Government thoroughly
To resolve disputes between political parties
To conduct international relations
Which members are part of select committees?
Only members of the House of Commons
Only members of the House of Lords
Members of both the House of Commons and the House of Lords
Members of the public
How many members are usually part of select committees in the House of Lords?
5
12
20
50
Which of the following is a focus area for House of Lords select committees?
European Union Committee
Sports and Recreation Committee
Technology Startups Committee
International Trade Committee
What is the role of 'witnesses' in the context of select committees?
To vote on committee decisions
To provide security for committee members
To give evidence to select committees in person
To draft reports for the committees
Which of the following topics has been looked at by select committees in Parliament over the last few years?
Phone hacking
Space exploration
Ocean conservation
Agricultural reforms
What is the purpose of select committees according to the text?
To create new laws for the government
To scrutinize government ministers and actions
To provide financial aid to the public
To organize community events
What do select committees do after finishing taking evidence?
They immediately implement new policies
They start a new inquiry
They publish a report with their findings
They disband and form a new committee
Who can submit evidence to a select committee?
Only government officials
Only members of the select committee
Anyone with relevant views and experiences
Only members of the House of Lords
What is a key aspect of the evidence that should be submitted to a select committee?
It should be lengthy and detailed
It should be relevant and factual
It should only include personal opinions
It should propose new members for the committee
According to the 'Quick glossary', what is an inquiry?
A formal debate in the House of Lords
A select committee's investigation into a subject
A public opinion survey
A financial audit of government spending
What is the first formal step in the process of making a new law in the UK Parliament?
The Bill is introduced for its Report Stage
The Bill goes to the other House
The First Reading of the proposed new law
The Bill receives Royal Assent
During the Committee Stage, what happens to the Bill?
It is debated and further amendments proposed
It is given Royal Assent by the Monarch
It goes through similar debating and committee stages again
It is looked at line by line to consider amendments
What is a 'Bill' in the context of UK legislation?
A suggestion for a new law
A law that has been vetoed
A law that has been amended
A proposal for a new law
What is the purpose of the Third Reading in the House of Commons?
To introduce new amendments to the Bill
To debate the main principles of the Bill
To check the Bill works properly without loopholes
To give Royal Assent to the Bill
What must happen before a Bill becomes law after it has completed its progress through both Houses of Parliament?
It must be published online
It must be debated in the House of Lords
It must receive Royal Assent
It must go through a Third Reading
According to the 'Quick glossary', what must a Bill go through in both the House of Commons and the House of Lords to become a law?
Two Readings
Committee Stage
Three Readings
Royal Assent
What is a petition as defined in the quick glossary?
A formal request for a public vote on a particular issue
A formal request for some action to be taken on a particular issue by Parliament or the Government, signed by supporters
A document that collects signatures to show disagreement with a law
A letter sent to a Member of Parliament expressing a concern
What is the role of the Petitions Committee?
To collect signatures for petitions
To debate petitions in Parliament
To consider petitions and decide which ones will be debated in Parliament
To respond to petitions on behalf of the Government
How many signatures must a petition receive for the Government to respond?
1,000 signatures
5,000 signatures
10,000 signatures
100,000 signatures
What happens if a petition gets more than 100,000 signatures?
It is automatically turned into law
It is considered by the Petitions Committee for debate in Parliament
It receives a personal response from the Prime Minister
It is archived and no further action is taken
According to the page, which petition received 14,532 signatures?
'Make it easier to remove bullies from schools, at any age and fine the parents'
'Raise the speed limit on motorways in the UK from 70mph to 90mph'
'Ban the sale of animal fur in the UK'
'Close all retail on boxing day, retail isn’t needed on boxing day!'
Who can present a paper petition to the House of Commons or the House of Lords?
Only members of the public
Only MPs and members of the House of Lords
Only the Prime Minister
Any citizen of the UK
What is the role of The Petitions Committee?
To ensure every petition is debated in Parliament
To organize public campaigns for petitions
To receive and sort through petitions, ensuring genuine and well-supported petitions get through to MPs
To create petitions for the public to sign
What was the outcome of the Manchester Abolition Committee's petition to Parliament in 1807?
It led to a war
It resulted in a public holiday
It was ignored by Parliament
It resulted in the passing of a law that banned the slave trade
What was significant about Lucy Gavaghan's petition in 2016?
It led to a change in the law regarding egg sales from caged hens
It was the first petition to be done online
It was the largest petition with over a million signatures
It was the first petition started by a teenager
What can be a potential effect of a successful e-petition, even if it does not immediately result in a change of law?
It can lead to the resignation of MPs
It can result in a national holiday
It can ensure a topic is debated in Parliament and gain public attention
It can automatically become a law
What can you do to keep informed about the UK Parliament?
Watch Parliament TV
Visit your local supermarket
Play a video game about politics
Read a fictional novel about Parliament
How can you contact your MP or a member of the House of Lords?
By sending a postcard
By email
By releasing a public statement in a newspaper
By sending a carrier pigeon
What should you consider before contacting your MP or a member of the House of Lords?
Which MP represents your constituency
Your favorite color
The latest sports results
The weather forecast
Why was TV coverage of the House of Lords initiated in 1985?
To entertain the public with drama
To broadcast music concerts
To bring the public closer to their work
To showcase celebrity interviews
What is one way to keep up to date with the UK Parliament on social media?
Follow celebrity accounts
Follow @UKParliament and related accounts
Post selfies with hashtags about Parliament
Join online gaming communities
If you feel strongly about an issue and want Parliament to take it as seriously as you do, what can you do?
Write a song about it
Create or sign a petition
Ignore the issue
Start a new political party
Where can you find information about how to get involved with the UK Parliament?
www.parliament.uk/get-involved
www.howtogetinvolved.co.uk
www.ukpolitics.org
www.joinparliamentnow.uk
What are the three parts of the UK Parliament?
The House of Commons, the House of Lords, and the Sovereign
The Prime Minister, the Cabinet, and the Sovereign
The House of Commons, the Judiciary, and the Sovereign
The House of Commons, the House of Lords, and the Prime Minister
What did King John sign in 1215?
The Magna Carta
The Bill of Rights
The Royal Charter
The Act of Union
What's the name of the Chamber where MPs meet?
The Senate Chamber
The House of Commons Chamber
The House of Lords Chamber
The Royal Chamber
How many MPs are there?
435
650
540
750
What is the person called who chairs debates in the House of Commons?
The Prime Minister
The Speaker
The Lord Chancellor
The Chief Whip
What is a new law called before it is passed by Parliament?
(a)
What is the name of the place where peers work?
The House of Commons
The House of Lords
The Supreme Court
The Royal Palace
What is a 'life peer'?
What does 'scrutiny' mean?
What is the official term for a 'yes' vote from the members of the House of Lords?
Affirmative
Consent
Content
Approve
What is one difference between select committees in the House of Commons and the House of Lords?
Only the House of Commons has select committees
Only the House of Lords has select committees
The House of Commons select committees have more members
The House of Lords select committees do not produce reports
What do we call the people who give evidence to select committees?
Witnesses
Jurors
Defendants
Advocates
Name the subjects of three House of Lords Select Committees.
What is a petition?
A formal request for government action
A legal document requiring someone to attend court
A declaration of intent to run for office
A vote of no confidence
Where are printed petitions put in the House of Commons?
On the Speaker's desk
In the Petition Bag behind the Speaker's Chair
On the Prime Minister's desk
In the House of Commons library
How many people must support an e-petition before it is published for signing?
5
10
100
500
Who considers petitions and what should happen to them?
The Prime Minister; they should be debated
The Speaker; they should be archived
The Petitions Committee; they should be considered for debate
The House of Lords; they should be voted on
What did Lucy Gavaghan petition about?
(a)
Name three ways you can keep up to date with what is going on Parliament.
