UK Parliament

When you are voting in a General Election what are you voting for?

• A local MP to represent you and your area in Parliament.

• Who you would like to be the next Prime Minister.

• Who you would like to become your local councillor

Can I vote for a new Prime Minister?

• No, you can only vote to elect your local MP in a general election. You cannot vote for a new Prime Minister.

• Yes and I can also vote for ministers who work in government departments

• The political party The political party that wins the most seats in the House of Commons at a general election usually forms the new government. Its leader becomes Prime Minister

• Option a and c are correct

A hung parliament is where …?

• One political party has won all the seats in Parliament.

• All the politicians in Parliament are given a day off after an election.

• No one political party has won enough seats to form a government on their own.

Which political party is invited by the monarch to form a Government?

• The one that the monarch supports

• The political party with most MPs

• The monarch makes a personal choice of who they want to form a Government

What is 'First past the post' voting system?

• The winning candidate does not need to achieve a majority of votes

• The candidate who wins the most votes in each constituency is elected

• Single transferable vote

What are two of the different ways you can vote?

• In person and online.

• In person and by post.

• Online or by post.

How long are polling stations open for on the day of an Election?

• 7am – 10pm.

• 9am – 5pm.

• Midday until midnight

What do you need to do in order to be able to vote?

• Request a letter of permission from your MP.

• Get a passport.

• Register for a polling card

How many constituencies is the UK divided into?

• 550

• 450

• 650

How do parties and candidates campaign to win votes?

• by visiting constituents door to door

• holding debates

• publishing manifestos

• all options are correct