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