Government and Politics Quiz

Which of the following is a key feature of the UK's parliamentary system?

• Fixed-term elections

• A written constitution

• Sovereignty of Parliament

• Separation of powers

What are the two houses of the US Congress?

• The Senate and the House of Representatives

• The House of Lords and the House of Commons

• The Supreme Court and the Cabinet

• The White House and the Pentagon

Which of the following is a part of the US federal government's legislative branch?

• The Supreme Court

• The Cabinet

• The Senate

• The FBI

In the UK, what is a 'hung parliament'?

• When no party has an overall majority

• When Parliament is in session

• When a vote in Parliament results in a tie

• When Parliament is dissolved

Who is the head of state in the United States?

• The Prime Minister

• The President

• The Speaker of the House

• The Chief Justice

Imagine the government is like a football team. Who is the quarterback?

• The Chief Justice

• The Speaker of the House

• The President or Prime Minister

• The Senate Majority Leader

What is the primary role of the US Congress?

• Enforce laws

• Make laws

• Interpret laws

• Elect the President

What is the role of the House of Lords in the UK?

• To represent constituencies

• To approve legislation

• To elect the Prime Minister

• To enforce laws

What type of government system does the US have?

• Parliamentary democracy

• Federal republic

• Absolute monarchy

• One-party state

How many amendments does the US Constitution currently have?

• 10

• 27

• 50

• 100