Parliament and Government

Social Studies

Parliament and Government starts at 3 and continues till grade 5. QuestionsToday has an evolving set of questions to continuously challenge students so that their knowledge grows in Parliament and Government. How you perform is determined by your score and the time you take. When you play a quiz, your answers are evaluated in concept instead of actual words and definitions used.

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What happens in a general election?

What is a bill in Parliament?

What is a debate in Parliament?

What is a law?

What is the difference between Parliament and Government?

What is the job of the Opposition in Parliament?

What is the main job of an MP?

What is the main job of the government?

What do we call the group of people who help the Prime Minister run the country? (1) The Cabinet (2) The Jury (3) The Police (4) The Army

What do we call the people who are chosen to speak for us in Parliament? (1) Judges (2) Members of Parliament (MPs) (3) Police Officers (4) Teachers

What is the name of the ceremony when Parliament starts a new year? (1) The Opening of Parliament (2) The Queen’s Speech (3) The State Banquet (4) The Law Day

What is the name of the document that lists all the laws in the UK? (1) The Rulebook (2) The Law List (3) The Statute Book (4) The Parliament Paper

Fill in the blank: The government is chosen from the party with the most _______ in the House of Commons.

Fill in the blank: The House of Commons is where _______ sit and debate new laws.

Fill in the blank: The House of Lords is also called the _______ chamber.

Fill in the blank: The Prime Minister lives at _______ Downing Street.

True or False: Only men can be Members of Parliament.

True or False: The government can spend money without Parliament’s permission.

True or False: The House of Commons is green and the House of Lords is red.

True or False: The House of Lords can suggest changes to laws.