Parliament UK

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Test your knowledge of the UK Parliament with this engaging 10-question quiz! Whether you're a political enthusiast or just curious about how Parliament functions, this quiz covers various aspects, from the roles and processes to key terms and definitions.

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The workings of the House of Commons and House of Lords.
The legislative process and parliamentary committees.
Important elections and their significance.

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What do the sittings in both the House of Commons and House of Lords start with?

Prayer

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Breakfast

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Who makes laws, controls the government's finances, and keeps a close eye on government administration?

House of Lords

House of Commons

The Queen

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Select the 4 main roles of Parliament

What is the name of the election in which a new government is voted for?

By-election

General election

National election

Governmental election

What is the election called in which a local MP is voted for?

Local election

Sub-election

By-election

Constituency election

Which definition best describes the governmental term 'Bill'? Select one.

A form or draft of a proposed law presented to a legislature, but not yet passed and made law.

A document which shows and demands a certain sum of money which the Government owes

A law which has just been passed by the House of Commons and the house of Lords but needs Royal assent

Which definition best describes the term 'Legislature'? Select one.

A panel of people who scrutinize new laws and try to get rid of them.

A body of persons who are usually elected, who have the power to make, change, or repeal the laws of a country.

A body of persons who have the power to get rid of laws if they don't suit themselves.

A member of the Cabinet who checks laws before they are made public.

What happens during the second reading of a Bill in the House of Commons? Select one.

A detailed examination of the Bill takes place.

Final chance for the Commons to debate the contents of a Bill but no amendments (suggested changes) can be made (unlike the House of Lords).

First opportunity for MPs to debate the main principles of the Bill.

Opportunity for all MPs on the floor of the House to consider further amendments (suggested changes) to a Bill which has been examined in a Public Bill Committee.

What is a select committee? Select one.

A person or group of persons elected or appointed to perform some service or function, as to investigate, report on, or act upon a particular matter.

A committee, as of a legislative body, that is formed to examine and report on a specific bill or issue.

A committee appointed from both houses of a bicameral legislature in order to reach a compromise on their differences concerning a particular issue.

A committee that is specially selected by the Prime Minister to help maintain the Houses of Parliament.

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