The Monarchy
Who is the current monarch of the United Kingdom?
King Charles III
What is the name of the UK’s legislative body?
Parliament
Who is the head of the UK government?
The Prime Minister
What is the traditionally conservative political party in the UK?
The Conservative Party
What type of monarchy does the UK have?
A constitutional monarchy
Who ruled the UK for 70 years until 2022?
Queen Elizabeth II
What are the two houses of the UK Parliament?
The House of Commons and the House of Lords
The Prime Minister is usually the leader of which political group?
The majority party
What party traditionally represents workers and trade unions?
The Labour Party
Does the UK have a single written constitution?
No
What document signed in 1215 limited the power of the English king?
The Magna Carta
What are members of the House of Commons called?
Members of Parliament (MPs)
What is the group of senior ministers who advise the Prime Minister called?
The Cabinet
What is the third major political party in the UK?
The Liberal Democrats
What is the system called in which Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland have their own regional governments?
Parliamentary sovereignty
What is the official London residence of the British monarch?
Buckingham Palace
What is the political party with the most seats in the House of Commons responsible for forming?
The Government
How often are general elections usually held in the UK?
Every five years
What is a government formed by two or more political parties called?
A coalition government
What is the system called in which Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland have their own regional governments?
Devolution
What is the title traditionally given to the heir to the British throne?
The Prince of Wales
What is the official residence of the UK Prime Minister?
10 Downing Street
What political system does the UK have where the executive comes from Parliament?
A parliamentary system
What is a government without a parliamentary majority called?
A minority government
What is the capital city of the United Kingdom?
London