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