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