House of Commons Quiz

What is the main role of the House of Commons?

• Supervising the Prime Minister

• Law-making

• Electing the Speaker

• Managing foreign affairs

How many Members of Parliament (MPs) were in the House of Commons in 2008?

• 427

• 546

• 646

• 747

Where do visitors sit when observing the House of Commons?

• The Debating Chamber

• The Front Bench

• The Speaker's Chair

• The Strangers' Gallery

What is the minimum number of MPs required for a vote?

• 4

• 10

• 30

• 50

What does the term 'three-line whip' mean?

• MPs must address the Speaker only

• A strongly enforced attendance requirement

• MPs can ignore the debate

• MPs have the freedom to miss important votes

MPs can directly address each other during debates.

• True

• False

The Speaker must give up all party political affiliations.

• True

• False

There are enough seats in the debating chamber to accommodate all MPs.

• True

• False

What are the two sides of the chamber used for during sessions?

Why is there a space between the two sides of the House of Commons?