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