Role of Government

Who is the current Prime Minister of the UK?

• Boris Johnson
• Kier Starmer
• Theresa May
• David Cameron

Where does the Prime Minister of the UK live?

• Buckingham Palace
• The White House
• 10 Downing Street
• Windsor Castle

What is the main aim of the UK government in terms of the economy?

• High inflation
• Economic growth
• Lower employment
• Increasing taxes

Who presents the Budget or Fiscal Policy every year in the UK?

• Prime Minister
• Home Secretary
• Chancellor of the Exchequer
• Speaker of the House

What is a primary role of the central government in the UK?

• To ensure the UK has a growing economy

• To run local councils
• To manage private businesses
• To organise community events

What are the key aims of government policy?

• High unemployment and high inflation
• Low inflation and increased employment
• Decreased employment and economic decline
• High inflation and high interest rates

What is the main purpose of the Chancellor of the Exchequer presenting the Budget?

• To announce new public holidays
• To update the nation on changes to taxation

• To declare war
• To announce new sports events

What is one way the UK government aims to increase employment?

• By raising taxes
• By attracting foreign businesses to the UK
• By increasing interest rates
• By reducing the number of schools

How is the central government elected?

• By the House of Lords
• By local councils
• By the public
• By businesses

What does the government aim to achieve with low inflation?

• Increase in prices
• Stable prices

• Decrease in employment
• High interest rates