Parliament
What are the two chambers of the British Parliament?
The House of Commons and the House of Lords
Who are the members of the House of Commons?
Members of Parliament (MPs)
How often are general elections held in the UK?
Every five years
Who becomes Prime Minister?
The leader of the winning party
What is the Cabinet?
A group of ministers
Where is the British Parliament located?
In the Palace of Westminster in London
How are Members of parliament chosen?
They are elected by the public
What is a constituency?
An area that elects one MP
What does the Prime Minister form?
The Cabinet
What must all Cabinet members do publicly?
Agree with decisions
Who opens and closes Parliament?
The Queen
Who keeps order in the House of Commons?
The Speaker
Who wins a seat in elections?
The candidate with the most votes
Where does the Prime Minister live?
10 Downing Street
What happens if a minister disagrees?
He/she resigns
Which part of Parliament debates laws first?
The House of Commons
Where do government ministers sit?
On the right front benches
How do voters learn about candidates?
Through newspapers and leaflets
Who is officially the head of state?
The Queen
Are Cabinet meetings public or private?
Private
Why is the House of Lords considered undemocratic?
Because its members are not elected
What is the difference between frontbenchers and backbenchers?
Frontbenchers are important/leading MPs, backbenchers are less experienced MPs
What happens during “election fever”?
Media, candidates, and people focus heavily on elections and campaigns
Who actually controls government decisions?
The Prime Minister and Cabinet
Who controls the power of the Cabinet?
Parliament