The British Parliament

What is the name of the upper chamber of the British Parliament?

• The House of Commons

• The House of Lords

• The State Duma

• The Parliament

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

How many MPs are there in the House of Commons?

• 650

• 779

• 659

• 437

The British Parliament is a bicamerall body

• No

• Yes

The Lord Speaker is elected by MPs

• Yes

• No

Who is the president of the House of Lords?

• the Lord Chancellor

• The Speaker

• The Lord Speaker

The members of the House of Commons are elected by........

• citizens

• party members

• the whole House

The members of the House of Lords are appointed by the PM and a special panel

• True

• False

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

The ruling party has the majority in both chambers

• True

• False

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CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

Crossbenchers are MPs who sit opposite the Speaker

• True

• False

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CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is the MAIN function of Parliament?

• to question and challenge the government

• to pass laws

• to provide stability

• to raise money

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2