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Monarchy
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House of Commons
100
What is the name of the current Queen?
Queen Elizabeth II
100
constitutional monarchy
What is the type of government in the UK?
100
What is the language spoken by people in Scotland and Ireland?
Gaelic
100
What is the currency of UK?
the pound
100
Does the House of Commons have A president?
No, they have a speaker.
200
Does the Queen/King make any decisions about laws?
No, she does not.
200
What is the name of the government whereby the powers of the monarchy are limited?
unwritten constitution
200
What is the national language of UK?
English
200
Explain how the Channel Tunnel has improved the economy of UK?
People from France travel over and spend money.
200
Who leads the discussions about laws in the House of Commons?
Speaker
300
What is the Queen's job?
ceremonial duties
300
What is the process of taking some of the power from the National gov and giving to the regional gov?
devolution.
300
What is spoken in Ireland?
Irish
300
What is the name of the power plants in the UK that uses windmills to generate electricity.
a wind farm
300
What is the primary job of the House of Commons?
They make the laws
400
What is the name of the home of the Queen?
Buckingham Palace
400
What is the name of 1 of the Houses of Parliament?
House of Commons, House of Lords and Monarchy
400
What language was the Magna Carta written in?
English
400
Name 1 of the ways UK is a world leader in their economy?
insurance and financial services
400
How does a person become a member of the House of Commons?
They are elected by the citizens of UK
500
Where is the famous jewelry of the monarchy stored.
Tower of London.
500
What is the name of the agreement that set up the new government between the nationalist and unionist in Northen Ireland?
The Good Friday Agreement
500
How did UK fuel its manufacturing business many years ago?
natural resources
500
Explain why UK is no longer known for its textiles and manufacturing?
they have depleted natural resources.
500
How is the prime minister chosen?
He is chosen from the party with the most seats in the House of Commons.