Election Fun Facts
What type of elections are held to choose the UK Prime Minister?
General Election
How are Members of Parliament (MPs) in the House of Commons chosen?
They are elected by the public in general elections.
What is the colour of the House of Lords chamber?
Red
Who is the UK’s Head of State?
The King/Queen
Nickname of the British flag.
Union Jack
How often are UK General Elections held?
Every 5 years
How many Members of Parliament (MPs) are there in the House of Commons?
650
What is a key role of the House of Lords?
To review and suggest changes to bills from the House of Commons.
Who was the UK Prime Minister during World War II?
Winston Churchill
Current monarch of the UK.
King Charles III
What age do you need to be to vote in UK general elections?
18
Who is responsible for keeping order in the House of Commons?
The Speaker of the House.
What types of members sit in the House of Lords? Mention at least two types.
Life peers, hereditary peers, and bishops.
Who became Prime Minister in 2019 and led Brexit?
Boris Johnson)
The longest reigning British monarch.
Queen Elizabeth II.
What election is held every 4 years in London to elect the city's leader?
Mayor of London election
True or false: MPs are not paid.
False
How many hereditary peers remain in the House of Lords?
92
Who was the UK’s first female Prime Minister?
Margaret Thatcher
What is the highest mountain in the United Kingdom?
Ben Nevis (1343m)
What is the official residence of the UK Prime Minister? (address)
10 Downing Street
What happens if the House of Commons passes a vote of no confidence in the government?
a) The King must approve all future laws
b) The Prime Minister and government must resign
c) The House of Lords gains full control over Parliament
d) The Speaker of the House is replaced
b) The Prime Minister and government must resign
The House of Commons and the House of Lords make up the...?
Parliament
Which UK leader resigned in 2016 after losing the Brexit referendum?
David Cameron
What is the UK's national animal?
Lion