Types of Elections
What type of elections are held to choose the UK Prime Minister?
General Election
What is a "constituency" in a UK election?
A voting area that elects one MP
What is the current ruling party in the UK?
Labour Party
Who is the UK’s Head of State?
The King/Queen
What age do you need to be to vote in UK General Elections?
18
How often are UK General Elections held?
Every 5 years
How many constituencies are there in the UK?
650
What is the symbol of the Labour Party?
A red rose
Who was the UK Prime Minister during World War II?
Winston Churchill
What do we call a politician who is running for election?
A candidate
What is the name of the voting system used in General Elections?
First-Past-the-Post
What do you call the piece of paper used to vote?
Ballot Paper
Name one smaller party apart from Labour & Conservative
e.g., Liberal Democrats, SNP, Green Party, etc.)
Who became Prime Minister in 2019 and led Brexit?
Boris Johnson)
What is the official residence of the UK Prime Minister?
10 Downing Street
What election is held every 4 years in London to elect the city's leader?
Mayor of London election
What happens if no party wins a majority?
A hung parliament, leading to coalition talks
Who was the UK’s first female Prime Minister?
Margaret Thatcher
Who is known for the phrase “Education, education, education”?
Tony Blair)
What do you call an election held before the usual time?
A snap election
What is the voting system used in European Parliament elections (when the UK was in the EU)?
Proportional Representation
What is the official name of the building where MPs work?
Houses of Parliament
Which UK party strongly supports Scottish independence?
Scottish National Party - SNP
Which UK leader resigned in 2016 after losing the Brexit referendum?
David Cameron
What is the famous TV event where party leaders debate before elections?
Leader’s Debate