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