Understanding the UK Parliament

What is the main role of Members of Parliament (MPs) in the UK?

• To lead the House of Lords

• To manage local councils

• To appoint the Prime Minister

• To represent their constituents

Where does the UK Parliament meet?

• The Tower of London

• 10 Downing Street

• The Houses of Parliament in Westminster

• Buckingham Palace

What are the three parts of the UK Parliament?

• The House of Commons, The Senate, The Crown

• The House of Lords, The Senate, The Monarchy

• The House of Commons, The Monarchy, The Senate

• The House of Commons, The House of Lords, The Crown

Who appoints most of the peers in the House of Lords?

• The House of Commons

• The Archbishop of Canterbury

• The Monarch

• The Prime Minister

What is the role of the House of Lords?

• To make laws and check the work of the government

• To elect the Prime Minister

• To manage the economy

• To oversee the military

What is the UK's political system described as?

• A socialist state

• A presidential democracy

• A constitutional monarchy

• A federal republic

What happens when a Parliamentary Bill is given Royal Assent?

• It is debated in the House of Commons

• It is sent to the European Union

• It becomes an Act of Parliament

• It is vetoed by the Prime Minister

What role does the Monarch play during legal processes?

• Write new laws

• Remain politically neutral

• Appoint Members of Parliament

• Interfere with the legislative process

Who is the current Prime Minister of the UK?

• Boris Johnson

• Rishi Sunak

• Keir Starmer

• Angela Rayner

How often are members of the UK Parliament elected?

• Every year

• Every two years

• Every four years

• Every five years