What is the main job of Parliament?
To make and pass laws
Does the King make the laws in the UK?
No, Parliament makes the laws
What is the title of the UK’s head of government?
Prime Minister
How old do you have to be to vote in the UK?
A) 16 B) 18 C) 20 D) 21
B) 18
What is the name of the cat who has served as the Chief Mouser to the Cabinet Office at 10 Downing Street since 2011?
A) Garry B) Larry C) Sherry D) Berry
B) Larry
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What are the two houses of the UK Parliament called?
House of Commons and House of Lords
Who is the current monarch of the UK?
King Charles III
Who is responsible for appointing the Prime Minister in the UK?
A) The Lord Chancellor B) The House of Commons C) The House of Lords D) The King/Queen
D) The King/Queen
What do you call the event when people in the UK vote on a specific issue?
A referendum
What is the longest continuous debate recorded in the House of Commons?
A) 24 hours B) 50 hours C) 73 hours D) 92 hours
D) 92 hours
What is the name of the building where Parliament meets?
Houses of Parliament or Palace of Westminster![]()
What is the King or Queen’s main home in London?
Buckingham Palace ![]()
Where is the official residence of the Prime Minister of the UK?
10 Downing Street, London
Who do people vote for in a general election?
A) A new monarch B) Prime Minister C) Lords D) Members of Parliament (MPs)
D) Members of Parliament (MPs)
What is the term for a proposed law in the UK Parliament?
A) Bill B) Motion C) Proposal D) Decree
A) Bill
How many members does the House of Commons have?
A) 350 B) 450 C) 550 D) 650
D) 650
What is the role of the monarch in the UK’s political system?
A) Head of Government B) Head of State C) Head of Conservative Party D) Head of London
B) The monarch is the Head of State
Keir Starmer
How often are general elections held in the UK?
A) Every 3 years B) Every 4 years C) Every 5 years D) Every 6 years
C) Every 5 years
Who was the first female Prime Minister of the UK (from 1979 to 1990)?
Margaret Thatcher
How many members does the House of Lords have?
A) 750 B) 800 C) 850 D) 900
B) 800
What does it mean that the UK has a “constitutional monarchy”?
The monarch’s powers are limited by the constitution, and they act on the advice of the government.
A) 7 B) 14 C) 21 D) 28
C) 21
What do you call the area that elects one Member of Parliament?
A) a region B) a voting area C) a constituency D) a circle
C) a constituency
What is the name of the official opposition leader's team in Parliament?
A) The Shadow Cabinet B) The Dark Cabinet C) The Contracabinet D) The Bad Mates
A) The Shadow Cabinet