The Government
When are local elections for councillors usually held?
Who are civil servants accountable to?
What is the role of pressure and lobby groups?
Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?
The public can listen to debates in the Palace of Westminster from public galleries in both the House of Commons and the House of Lords.
What is the second-largest party in the House of Commons called?
Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?
The Scottish Parliament has the authority to make laws on all matters in Scotland.
How many elected members are there in the Northern Ireland Assembly?
How often are elections held for the National Assembly for Wales?
Which of the following are major political parties in the UK?
When was Ireland divided into two separate nations?
An electoral registration form is sent to every household in the UK every year. What must be done with it?
What issues can the Northern Ireland Assembly make decisions on?
What is the primary role of civil servants in the UK?
How many members are there in the Scottish Parliament?
What is the main role of the Opposition?
In the UK, the Prime Minister also has a country house outside London called:
How often is the electoral register updated in the UK?
Who can stand for public office in the UK?
Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?
Lobby and pressure groups work to influence government decisions.
Where do elected members, known as MLAs, meet in Northern Ireland?
Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?
Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland each have devolved administrations, which give them full control over all laws and policies.
Who appoints the members of the cabinet?
What is the role of shadow ministers in the UK?
In which city is the Northern Ireland Assembly building located?
What is the cabinet in the UK government?
When was the Northern Ireland Parliament established?
What system operates in Northern Ireland for voter registration?
How many local authorities are there in London?
Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?
Adult citizens of the UK, and citizens of the Commonwealth and the Irish Republic who are resident in the UK, can vote in all public elections.
How should voters decide whom to vote for?
Who governs towns, cities, and rural areas in the UK?
What information does a poll card provide?
Where do people vote in elections in the UK?
Who can stand for election as a Member of Parliament (MP) in the UK?
Who makes up the shadow cabinet?
Who is responsible for subjects such as education, health, and defence?
What must you have to be able to vote in the UK?
Is entrance to the public galleries in the Palace of Westminster free?
What matters can the Scottish Parliament legislate on?
Who is responsible for the economy in the UK?
Which of the following is true for members of the House of Lords?
What is the purpose of Prime Minister’s Questions in the UK?
Who is responsible for managing relationships with foreign countries in the UK government?
Where do the elected members (AMs) of Wales meet?
Where is the Welsh Parliament (the Senedd) located?
What are MPs who do not represent any of the main political parties called?
Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?
The Scottish Parliament is based in Edinburgh.
When was the Northern Ireland Parliament abolished the first time?
How are local authorities funded?
When was the Northern Ireland Assembly established?
Where is the official home of the UK Prime Minister?
How many senior MPs does the Prime Minister appoint to become ministers in charge of departments?
What are the core values of civil servants?
Who is not eligible to stand for public office in the UK?
How many members are in the Welsh National Assembly?
Which of the following statements is correct?
Which of the following areas are under the control of the central UK government?
What alternative is available for those who cannot visit a polling station?
What is the role of public galleries in the Palace of Westminster?
Who appoints senior opposition MPs to be the shadow ministers?
How are members of the Welsh National Assembly elected?
Where should voters fill in their ballot paper?
The Welsh Assembly (now called the Senedd) and the Scottish Parliament were established in:
Who appoints senior MPs to become ministers in charge of departments?
Who is responsible for crime, policing, and immigration in the UK?
What power does the UK government have over devolved assemblies?
Proceedings in the UK Parliament are broadcast on television and published in official reports called:
When was the Scottish Parliament formed?
What is the role of the mayor in many local authorities?
Where do elected members, known as MSPs, meet in Scotland?
Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?
Serving military personnel can stand for election to public office.
What does having a free press in the UK mean?
What do each devolved administrations have?
Which public services are controlled by devolved administrations in the UK?
Who coordinates policies across the capital of London?
Who is the leader of the political party in power?
Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?
The Home Secretary is responsible for managing the UK's foreign relations.
How can the Prime Minister of the UK be changed?
How often does Prime Minister’s Questions take place while Parliament is sitting?
Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?
The Welsh Assembly has 120 Assembly members (AMs).
Since when has the UK had a fully democratic voting system?
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