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