WorksheetsQueen Elizabeth II of England
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 6mins
What is the role of a constitutional monarchy in Great Britain?
To govern the country directly
To act as a ceremonial figurehead
To make all legislative decisions
To control the military
What major event did Queen Elizabeth II attend in 2012?
The London Olympics
The Royal Wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton
The Queen's Diamond Jubilee
The Brexit Referendum
Who is elected to run the government in Great Britain?
The President
The Prime Minister
The Chancellor
The Governor
According to the rule of male primogeniture, who could take the throne if there was no direct male heir?
The eldest daughter
The closest male relative
The queen
A council of nobles
What are the two chambers of the British Parliament?
The two chambers of the British Parliament are the House of Commons and the House of Lords.
The two chambers of the British Parliament are the Senate and the House of Representatives.
The two chambers of the British Parliament are the National Assembly and the Senate.
The two chambers of the British Parliament are the House of Delegates and the House of Peers.
How are the members of the House of Lords chosen?
While the members of the House of Commons are elected by the people, the House of Lords' members are not.
Members of the House of Lords are elected by the public.
Members of the House of Lords are appointed by the Prime Minister only.
Members of the House of Lords are chosen through a lottery system.
When Elizabeth I ruled England, Parliament had very little political power. What was missing from the Parliament during her reign?
The ability to make laws independently
The power to levy taxes
The right to impeach the monarch
The authority to control the military
What do the members of Parliament (MPs) do?
Today, Parliament is the highest legislative authority in Great Britain.
MPs are responsible for enforcing laws in their local communities.
MPs are tasked with managing the financial budget of the country.
MPs are in charge of the judicial system in Great Britain.
What is one of the queen's royal duties related to Parliament?
Opening and closing sessions of Parliament
Appointing members of Parliament
Drafting legislation
Voting on bills
The prime minister often meets with whom to discuss laws?
Cabinet members
Foreign diplomats
Business leaders
Journalists
Identify the three main political parties in Great Britain.
Conservative Party, Labour Party, Liberal Democrats
Green Party, UK Independence Party, Scottish National Party
Plaid Cymru, Sinn Féin, Democratic Unionist Party
Social Democratic Party, British National Party, Respect Party
How does the queen demonstrate her nonpartisanship during elections?
By voting in elections
By endorsing a political party
By remaining neutral and not voting
By making public speeches about candidates
