Chapter 5: Test 2 Welcome to your Chapter 5: Test 2 Test Name Email Phone Number 1. What happens when members of Parliament (MPs) hold surgeries? They meet local councillors to discuss local issues. They discuss local health issues with doctors. Members of the public can meet their MP to discuss issues. They invite members of the press along to talk over national issues. None 2. Which area of government policy is the responsibility of the Chancellor of the Exchequer? Legal Affairs Economy Health Education None 3. Which of the following statements is correct? Members of the House of Lords are voted in by members of the House of Lords. Members of the House of Lords are not elected by the people. None 4. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?Pressure and lobby groups try to influence British government policy. FALSE TRUE None 5. Which of the following statements is correct? The civil service largely consists of political appointees. The civil service is politically neutral. None 6. Which of the following statements is correct? Decisions on government are made by the Prime Minister and cabinet. Decisions on government policies are made by the monarch. None 7. By joining a political party, what TWO activities might you be involved in? Handing out leaflets in the street Joining your MP for sessions in the House of Commons Violent clashes with other political parties Knocking on people’s doors and asking for support 8. What system of government does the UK have? Federal government Dictatorship Communist government Parliament democracy None 9. Which of the following statements is correct? There are a few members of Parliament who do not represent any of the main political parties. All members of Parliament have to belong to a political party. None 10. Which jubilee did Queen Elizabeth II celebrate in 2012? Golden Jubilee Platinum Jubilee Diamond Jubilee Silver Jubilee None 11. Which TWO of the following are part of the UK government? The cabinet FIFA The civil service The National Trust 12. Which of the following statements is correct? The official home of the Prime Minister is 10 Downing Street. The official home of the Prime Minister is Buckingham Palace. None 13. Who appoints life peers in the House of Lords? The Prime Minister The Chief Whip The monarch The Speaker of the House of Commons None 14. When a member of Parliament (MP) dies or resigns, what is the election called that is held to replace them? Selection Re-selection Hustings By-election None 15. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?If you are an EU citizen living in the UK you can vote in all British public election. TRUE FALSE None 16. Who do some local councils appoint as a ceremonial leader? A local business leader A member of the Royal Family A local celebrity A mayor None 17. Which TWO of the following groups of adults are eligible to vote in all UK elections? Citizens of the USA Only those born in the UK UK-born and naturalised adult citizens Citizens of the Commonwealth who are resident in the UK 18. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland each have devolved administrations which give them total control over all policies and laws. FALSE TRUE None 19. How is the Speaker of the House of Commons chosen? In a secret ballot By the monarch By the Prime Minister Through a public election None 20. Which of the following statements is correct? Proceedings in Parliament are broadcast on television. Proceedings in Parliament cannot be reported in the press. None 21. What is the title of the UK National Anthem? Long Live the Queen God Save the Queen Almighty is the Queen Long Live the Monarch None 22. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?In the 1830s and 1840s a group called the Chartists campaigned for Voting systems. FALSE TRUE None 23. Which of the following statements is correct? The Chancellor of the Exchequer is responsible for the economy. The Chancellor of the Exchequer is responsible for crime, policing and immigration. None 24. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?The Home Secretary is the government minister responsible for managing relationships with foreign countries. FALSE TRUE None Thank you for taking - Chapter 5: Test 2. Time's upTime is Up! Munira Begum2021-01-25T11:09:59+00:00
