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