Chapter 5: Test 1 Welcome to your Chapter 5: Test 1 Test Name Email Phone Number 1. When is by-election for a parliamentary seat held? When the Prime Minister decides to call one When a member of Parliament (MP) dies or resigns Every two years Half-way through a parliamentary term None 2. In 1999, what happened to hereditary peers in the House of Lords? Women were allowed to inherit their titles. Their numbers were greatly increased. They lost their automatic right to attend the House of Lords. Their salaries were stopped. None 3. How are local councils funded? From local businesses From central government and local taxes Through donations from local people Through money raised from local fundraising events None 4. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?The British constitution is contained in a single written document. TRUE FALSE None 5. Which TWO are members of Parliament (MPs) responsible for? Supporting the government on all decisions and laws. Scrutinising and commenting on what the government is doing. Representing only those who voted for them. Representing everyone in their constituency. 6. What important change to our voting rights took place in 1969? Prisoners were given the vote. The voting age was reduced to 18 for men and women. Women over 35 were given the vote. Compulsory voting was introduced. None 7. Who opens the new parliamentary session each year? The monarch The Prime Minister The Archbishop of Canterbury The Speaker of the House of Commons None 8. How old do you need to be in order to stand for public office? 16 20 18 21 None 9. Where is the National Assembly for Wales based? Glasgow Cardiff London Newport None 10. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?The main political parties actively look for members. TRUE FALSE None 11. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?The National Citizen Service provides military training to young people? TRUE FALSE None 12. How often does Prime Minister’s Questions occur when Parliament is sitting? Once a week Every day Twice a week Once a month None 13. By joining a political party, what TWO activities might you be involved in? Knocking on people’s doors and asking for support Joining your MP for sessions in the House of Commons Handing out leaflets in the street Violent clashes with other political parties 14. Which TWO are political parties in the UK? Modern Party Conservative Party Office Party Labour Party 15. How often are elections for the European Parliament held? Every five years Every 10 years Every two years Annually None 16. Which of the following statements is correct? The Speaker of the House of Commons has to give up being an MP when elected as Speaker. The Speaker of the House of Commons remains a member of Parliament (MP) after election as Speaker. None 17. How often are members of Parliament (MPs) elected? At least every three years Every six months Every year At least every five years None 18. What is the minimum age you can drive a car or motorcycle in the UK? 17 21 18 25 None 19. At what age can you vote in a General Election in the UK? 23 21 18 16 None 20. Which of the following statements is correct? A free press means that what is written in newspapers is free from government control. A free press means newspapers are given out free of charge. None 21. Which of the following statements is correct? MPs are elected through a system called ‘the winner takes it all’. Members of Parliament (MPs) are elected through a system called ‘first past the post’. None 22. Which TWO issues can the devolved administrations pass laws for? Education Health Immigration Foreign affairs 23. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?The Scottish Parliament can pass legislation for Scotland on all matters. FALSE TRUE None 24. Which TWO chambers form the UK Parliament? House of Fraser House of Representatives House of Lords House of Commons Thank you for taking - Chapter 5: Test 1. Time's upTime is Up! Munira Begum2021-01-25T11:09:59+00:00
