Decision Making in a Democracy Quiz

What is the primary function of committees within a legislature?

• To pass new laws

• To manage local councils

• To scrutinise the government

• To elect the Prime Minister

What is the legislative branch of the UK political system called?

• The House of Commons

• The Cabinet

• The House of Lords

• Parliament

What is the responsibility of MPs and MLAs in their legislative role?

• To hold surgeries

• To question ministers

• To represent their constituents

• To pass Bills

What are local councils responsible for?

• Making national laws

• Scrutinising the government

• Introducing Private Members Bills

• Taking decisions on low level matters

What is the name of the legislative body in Northern Ireland?

• The Northern Ireland Assembly

• The UK Parliament

• The Scottish Parliament

• The Welsh Assembly

What is a Private Members Bill?

• A bill introduced by the Prime Minister

• A bill introduced by a committee

• A bill introduced by a local councillor

• A bill introduced by an MP or MLA

What happens during Question Time?

• Ministers can be directly questioned on their policies and actions

• Local councils make decisions

• MPs and MLAs pass new laws

• Committees are formed

What is the representative role of elected representatives?

• To pass legislation

• To introduce Private Members Bills

• To manage local councils

• To act on behalf of their constituents

What is the scrutiny role of a legislative body?

• To create new laws

• To hold the government accountable for its actions and policies

• To represent constituents

• To manage local councils

What is a surgery in the context of a legislative body?

• A time when ministers are questioned

• A medical procedure

• A meeting where constituents can present problems to an MP, MLA or local councillor

• A session where laws are passed