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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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Explain why it is important for Parliament to check what the government is doing.
What is a general election?
What is the main difference between Parliament and Government?
What is the main job of Members of Parliament (MPs)?
What is the main job of the House of Lords?
What is the name of the document that lists the government’s plans for the year, read out by the Monarch?
What is the name of the leader of the House of Commons?
Who can vote in a general election in the UK?
If a new law is suggested, what is the first thing that happens in Parliament? (1) It is voted on (2) It is read out and discussed (3) It is signed by the Queen (4) It is ignored
What is a law called before it is passed by Parliament? (1) Bill (2) Act (3) Rule (4) Order
What is the name of the area where MPs sit and debate in the House of Commons? (1) The Chamber (2) The Hall (3) The Gallery (4) The Courtroom
What is the name of the building where the UK Parliament meets? (1) The White House (2) The Houses of Parliament (3) Buckingham Palace (4) The Tower of London
Fill in the blank: The House of Commons has more _______ than the House of Lords.
Fill in the blank: The House of Commons is made up of _______ elected by the people.
Fill in the blank: The House of Commons is painted _______ inside.
Fill in the blank: The House of Lords is painted _______ inside.
True or False: Members of the House of Lords are elected by the people.
True or False: The government can make laws without Parliament.
True or False: The government is responsible for running the country.
True or False: The government must have the support of most MPs in the House of Commons.