UK Parliament: Structure, Functions, and Role in Government

Question 1

How many elected members are there in the House of Commons?

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650

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573

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750

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850

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a type of bill that can be introduced in the UK Parliament?

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Statutory Instrument

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Public Bill

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Private Bill

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Hybrid Bill

Question 3

What is the primary role of the Speaker of the House of Commons?

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To chair debates and maintain order in the House

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To represent the government in the House

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To select which bills are debated

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To appoint government ministers

Question 4

What is the fundamental difference between a Government Bill and a Private Member's Bill in the UK Parliament?

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Government Bills are introduced by the government, while Private Member's Bills are introduced by individual Members of Parliament.

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Private Member's Bills have a greater chance of becoming law than Government Bills.

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Government Bills are always more controversial than Private Member's Bills.

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There is no difference between a Government Bill and a Private Member's Bill.

Question 5

Which House of Parliament has the primary responsibility for scrutinizing government policy?

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House of Commons

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House of Lords

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Joint Committees

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Select Committees

Question 6

What is the basis for the composition of the House of Lords?

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Both B and C

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Election by the public

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Appointment by the Monarch

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Hereditary succession

Question 7

The process by which a proposed law becomes a正式的法律in Parliament is called:

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The legislative process

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The electoral process

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The judicial process

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The executive process

Question 8

The Parliament Acts of 1911 and 1949 primarily:

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Reduced the power of the House of Lords

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Abolished the House of Lords

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Increased the power of the House of Lords

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Had no impact on the House of Lords

Question 9

The primary role of the Speaker of the House of Commons is to:

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Chair proceedings and maintain order

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Represent the government in the House

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Lead the opposition in the House

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Vote on behalf of all MPs

Question 10

The UK Parliament is an example of:

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A sovereign parliament

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A non-sovereign parliament

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A devolved parliament

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A federal parliament

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a function of the House of Commons in the UK Parliament?

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Choosing the Prime Minister

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Passing laws

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Scrutinizing the government

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Representing the public

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a function of the House of Commons in the UK Parliament?

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Selecting the Prime Minister

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Passing legislation

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Holding the government accountable

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Representing the electorate

Question 13

What is a function that only the House of Commons can perform?

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Proposing new laws

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Overseeing the government's actions

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Appointing judges

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Resolving conflicts between government departments

Question 14

What is a primary function of the House of Commons?

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Proposing new laws

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Representing the King or Queen

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Supervising government departments

Question 15

Which chamber of the UK Parliament is elected by the public?

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House of Commons

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House of Lords

Question 16

Who presides over the House of Lords?

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The Lord Speaker

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The Prime Minister

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The Lord Chancellor

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT a core responsibility of Parliament?

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Declaring war

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Enacting legislation

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Scrutinizing the government

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Passing the national budget

Question 18

Which of the following is a power exclusively held by the House of Lords?

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Revising and amending legislation

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Dismissing the government

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Calling general elections

Question 19

Who has the primary responsibility for introducing new legislation in Parliament?

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Government ministers

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The Queen

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Members of Parliament

Question 20

What is the key distinction between a 'public bill' and a 'private bill' in the UK Parliament?

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Public bills affect the entire country, while private bills only affect specific individuals or organizations.

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Public bills are proposed by the government, while private bills are proposed by individual members of Parliament.

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There is no meaningful difference between public and private bills.

Question 21

Which of the following is NOT a type of select committee in the UK Parliament?

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Cabinet Committee

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Public Accounts Committee

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Home Affairs Committee

Question 22

What is the primary function of the Prime Minister within Parliament?

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Leading the government

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Chairing the House of Commons

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Approving all legislation

Question 23

Which of the following is NOT a primary function of the House of Commons in the UK Parliament?

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Appointing judges

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Passing laws

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Scrutinizing the government

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Representing the interests of the people

Question 24

What is the primary responsibility of the House of Lords in the UK Parliament?

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Reviewing and amending laws passed by the House of Commons

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Proposing new laws

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Representing the interests of the monarchy

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Supervising the work of the government

Question 25

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the UK parliamentary system?

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A written constitution

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A bicameral legislature

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A strong executive

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A multi-party system

Question 26

How is the Speaker of the House of Commons selected?

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Through a secret ballot of Members of Parliament (MPs)

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By the Prime Minister

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By the monarch

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By a public election

Question 27

What is a key function of the House of Lords?

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Examining government policies

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Initiating new laws

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Passing laws without the House of Commons

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Choosing the Prime Minister

Question 28

How has the advent of digital technologies impacted the work and functions of the UK Parliament?

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Increased transparency and public engagement

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Diminished the need for physical meetings in Parliament

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Marginalized the role of backbench MPs

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Rendered parliamentary committees obsolete

Question 29

What is the main function of the Public Accounts Committee in the UK Parliament?

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Investigate how government departments spend public money

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Propose new laws for Parliament to consider

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Appoint government ministers and other high-ranking officials

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Represent the public's interests to the government

Question 30

In the House of Commons, who has the authority to initiate debates?

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Members of Parliament (MPs)

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Only the Prime Minister

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Only Cabinet members

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Solely the Leader of the Opposition

Question 31

How has the monarch's role in the UK Parliament changed over time?

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The monarch's role in Parliament has gradually diminished.

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The monarch has always held absolute power over Parliament.

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The monarch currently has no involvement in Parliament.

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The monarch's role in Parliament has remained mostly the same throughout history.

Question 32

Which of the functions listed below is NOT carried out by the House of Commons?

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Appointing government ministers

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Proposing new laws

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Holding the government to account

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Scrutinizing draft legislation

Question 33

Who is responsible for leading the House of Lords?

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The Lord Speaker

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The Prime Minister

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The King

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The Archbishop of Canterbury

Question 34

What is the key difference in the composition of the House of Commons and the House of Lords?

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The House of Commons is elected while the House of Lords is not

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The House of Commons members are appointed for a fixed term while House of Lords members serve for life

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The House of Commons is larger than the House of Lords

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The House of Commons has more authority than the House of Lords

Question 35

What is the primary role of the Prime Minister in Parliament?

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Leading the government, including chairing Cabinet meetings

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Selecting High Court judges

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Proposing new laws

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Representing the Monarch in Parliament

Question 36

What is the term used to describe the final stage in the process of a bill becoming law?

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Royal Assent

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First Reading

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Committee Stage

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Report Stage

Question 37

What is the primary function of the House of Lords in the UK Parliament?

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Scrutinizing and amending proposed legislation

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Holding the government to account

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Introducing new laws

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Selecting Supreme Court judges

Question 38

In the United Kingdom, which type of democratic system is in operation?

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Parliamentary democracy

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Federal democracy

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Presidential democracy

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Constitutional monarchy