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