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