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