LITUK Core Knowledge and Fundamentals 4

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

To review and revise legislation passed by the House of Commons

Answer

The House of Lords scrutinises, revises, and can delay but not permanently block legislation from the House of Commons.

Question 2

Which war ended in 1918 and is commemorated on Remembrance Day?

Accepted Answer

The First World War

Answer

Remembrance Day on 11 November marks the armistice that ended the First World War in 1918.

Question 3

What is the name of the devolved parliament in Scotland?

Accepted Answer

The Scottish Parliament

Answer

The Scottish Parliament, based in Edinburgh at Holyrood, was established by devolution in 1999.

Question 4

Which inventor is credited with developing the World Wide Web?

Accepted Answer

Tim Berners-Lee

Answer

Sir Tim Berners-Lee, a British scientist, invented the World Wide Web in 1989 while working at CERN.

Question 5

What is the name given to the voting system used in UK general elections?

Accepted Answer

First Past the Post

Answer

The UK uses First Past the Post (FPTP) for general elections, where the candidate with the most votes wins.

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