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