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