British Government Structure & Political System

Question 1

What type of government does the UK have?

Accepted Answer

Constitutional monarchy with parliamentary democracy

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Absolute monarchy.

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Dictatorship.

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Federal republic.

Question 2

Who is the head of state in the UK?

Accepted Answer

The Monarch

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The Prime Minister.

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The Speaker of the House.

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The Chief Justice.

Question 3

Who leads the UK government?

Accepted Answer

The Prime Minister

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The Monarch.

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The Chancellor of the Exchequer.

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The Lord Mayor.

Question 4

What is the role of Parliament?

Accepted Answer

To make laws and oversee the government

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To enforce laws.

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To serve as the judiciary.

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To manage local councils.

Question 5

What are the two houses of the UK Parliament?

Accepted Answer

The House of Commons and the House of Lords

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The Senate and the House of Representatives.

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The National Assembly and the Senate.

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The Assembly and the Council.

Question 6

How are members of the House of Commons chosen?

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By public elections

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By appointment from the monarch.

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By appointment from the Prime Minister.

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By inheritance.

Question 7

What is the role of the House of Lords?

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To review and amend legislation

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To create budgets.

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To control the military.

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To run local government.

Question 8

What is devolution in the UK?

Accepted Answer

Transfer of powers to regional governments

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Centralization of power.

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Removal of local governments.

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Strengthening the monarchy.

Question 9

What is the Prime Minister’s Questions (PMQs)?

Accepted Answer

A weekly session where MPs question the Prime Minister

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A televised debate among party leaders.

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A private cabinet meeting.

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A vote of no confidence.