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