Parliament UK
Discover the UK Parliament
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 fun
Get ready to explore:
- The workings of the House of Commons and House of Lords.
- The legislative process and parliamentary committees.
- Important elections and their significance.
What do the sittings in both the House of Commons and House of Lords start with?
Prayer
Urgent Questions
Breakfast
Question time
Who makes laws, controls the government's finances, and keeps a close eye on government administration?
House of Lords
House of Commons
The Queen
Parliament
Select the 4 main roles of Parliament
Checking the work of government
Providing local services
Making laws
Check and approve Government spending and taxation
Monitor debates
Parliamentary sovereignty
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 4 of the following are included in Parliament's daily business
Ministerial statements
Prime Minister speech to the public
Early day motions
Judgements
Financial review
Divisions
Elections
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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