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