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