Unit 6 - Government and Protective Services - LO B

What entities are considered "countries within the Union" that make up Great Britain?

• England, Scotland, and Wales

• England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland

• England, Wales, and the Isle of Man

• Scotland, Northern Ireland, and Jersey

What type of monarchy does the United Kingdom have, where the monarch's power is limited by certain protocols?

• Absolute Monarchy

• Ceremonial Monarchy

• Constitutional Monarchy

• Parliamentary Monarchy

How are Members of Parliament (MPs) for the House of Commons elected in the UK?

• Through a proportional representation system.

• By appointment from the monarch.

• Using the First Past the Post Electoral System.

• By a vote in the House of Lords.

Who formally appoints the Prime Minister of the UK?

• The Speaker of the House of Commons.

• The monarch.

• The leader of the opposition party.

• The House of Lords.

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What type of party system is the UK sometimes referred to as?

• A multi-party system

• A two-party system

• A two and a half party system

• A coalition party system

Which two political parties are considered the major power-holding parties in the UK?

• Liberal Democrats and Green Party

• Labour Party and Conservative Party

• Reform UK and Scottish National Party

• Plaid Cymru and Alliance Party

What is the primary function of a "Shadow Government" in the UK political system?

• To secretly influence government decisions.

• To appoint people to monitor and hold government ministers accountable.

• To prepare for a potential coup d'état.

• To manage international relations independently.