The Royals (The Crown & Power)
10 Downing St (the executive branch)
The Houses (Parliament)
The Vote (Elections & Parties)
Weird & Wild Rules
100
T/F: The King/Queen has the power to write and pass new laws on his/her own.
False. He is a constitutional monarch; he only signs them "ceremonially.")
100
Which famous PM was known as the "Iron Lady"?
A) Theresa May
B) Margaret Thatcher
C) Queen Victoria
B) Margaret Thatcher (1979-1990)
100
What is the famous nickname for the bell inside the clock tower of Parliament?
(Answer: Big Ben)
100
What is the legal voting age in the UK?
A) 16
B) 18
C) 21
B) 18
100
True or False:
It is illegal to die in the Houses of Parliament.
False. This is an urban legend!
200
Which of these is NOT a real duty of the King?
A) Opening Parliament
B) Choosing the next Prime Minister
C) Signing every new law.
B. The people/voters choose via the winning party.)
200
Where does the Prime Minister live and work?
A) 10 Downing Street
B) Windsor Castle
C) Westminster Abbey
A) 10 Downing Street in London
200
What color are the seats in the House of Commons?
A) Red B) Green C) Blue
B) Green
200
Which two parties are the biggest in the UK?
A) Democrats & Republicans
B) Conservative & Labour
C) Gryffindor & Slytherin
B) Conservative & Labour
200
What animal is not allowed to enter the House of Commons?
A) Cats
B) Dogs
C) Horses
B, except for guide dogs
300
Where does the King officially live in London?
A) 10 Downing Street
B) The Tower of London
C) Buckingham Palace
C) Buckingham Palace
300
True / False: The UK has a President like The USA or The Czech Republic.
False. They have a Prime Minister
300
Which House is made up of elected politicians (MPs)?
A) House of Commons
B) House of Lords
A) House of Commons
300
What is the nickname for the Conservative party?
A) The Lib Dems
B) The Tories
C) The Royals
B) The Tories
300
During a debate, MPs are not allowed to call each other "liars."
What must they say instead?
A) "You are wrong"
B) "Terminological inexactitude"
C) "Fake news."
B) "Terminological inexactitude"
400
T/F: The King can be arrested or go to prison.
False. Historically, the King/Queen has "sovereign immunity."
400
How often must a General Election be held?
A) Every 2 years
B) At least every 5 years
C) Every 10 years.
B) At least every 5 years
400
True/False: You can be a member of the House of Lords just because your father was.
True, though this is being changed/phased out right now in 2026.
400
T/F: UK citizens vote directly for the Prime Minister’s name.
False.
They vote for a local MP; the party leader becomes PM
400
T/F: The King/Queen is the only person in the UK who doesn't need a driving license
True
500
What happens if the King refuses to sign a law passed by Parliament?
A) The law fails
B) It hasn't happened in over 300 years
C) He is arrested
B. It would cause a constitutional crisis
500
Who is the current Prime Minister of the UK?
Keir Starmer
500
Parliament is divided into two "Houses."
One is the House of Commons, what is the other?
(Answer: The House of Lords)
500
What color is usually associated with the Labour Party? A) Blue B) Red C) Yellow.
B) Red
Fun fact: The Conservatives are Blue
500
Which of these is a real tradition?
A) Searching the basement for bombs before an opening
B) Dancing before a vote
C) Wearing a wig to talk.
A. It dates back to Guy Fawkes in 1605
