The Monarchy
Who is the current monarch of the United Kingdom?
King Charles III
What are the two houses of Parliament called?
House of Commons and House of Lords
Who is the current Prime Minister of the UK?
Keir Starmer
How often are general elections held in the UK?
Every 5 years
What is the nickname for Big Ben’s tower?
Elizabeth Tower
True or False: The monarch has the power to pass laws in the UK.
False
Which house is elected by the public?
House of Commons
Which political party is the Prime Minister usually the leader of?
The majority party in the House of Commons
What is the minimum voting age in the UK?
18
What color robes do members of the House of Lords wear?
Red
What is the official residence of the British monarch in London?
Buckingham Palace
What color is traditionally associated with the House of Commons?
Green
Where does the Prime Minister live and work?
10 Downing Street
What is a "constituency" in UK elections?
A geographic area represented by an MP in Parliament
What happens every Wednesday during Prime Minister’s Questions?
MPs ask the Prime Minister questions about government policies
What is the role of the monarch during the opening of Parliament?
To deliver the Queen’s/King’s Speech
How many MPs are there in the House of Commons
650
What happens if the Prime Minister loses a vote of no confidence?
They must resign or call a general election
True or False: Members of the House of Lords are elected by the public.
False
What is the official anthem of the UK?
God Save the King
Name the act that limits the powers of the British monarchy and established constitutional monarchy.
The Bill of Rights 1689
Who is the person responsible for maintaining order during debates in the House of Commons?
The Speaker of the House
Name one famous Prime Minister other than the current one
Examples: Winston Churchill, Margaret Thatcher, Tony Blair
What voting system is used in UK general elections?
First Past the Post
(The country is divided into constituencies and each gets one member of parliament (MP), winner takes all system)
Which country in the UK does not have its own Parliament?
England