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Parliament Quiz
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1
What is NOT a role of monarchy?
Queen's Speech
Royal Assent
Speaks for the PM
Weekly PM meeting
2
Which PM lost THREE votes on Brexit in the House of Commons?
David Cameron
Gordon Brown
Theresa May
Boris Johnson
3
The Speaker shouts "Quiet! Quiet!" to keep control.
True
False
4
Who will become monarch after Queen Elizabeth?
Prince Charles
Prince Harry
Prince William
Prince George
5
What was the Brexit result?
Leave 60%/Remain 40%
Leave 48%/Remain 52%
Leave 52%/Remain 48%
Leave 40%/Remain 60%
6
What is an example of Direct Democracy?
A Referendum
A By-election
A General Election
Party Conference
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How many seats are there in Parliament?
626
600
326
650
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How many seats does a party need for an Overall Majority?
325
324
326
650
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MPs care more about their constituency than their party.
False
True
10
What is the convention protecting manifesto commitments?
Veto on 5 year parliament
Ping-Pong
No delay to non-money bills
Salisbury Convention
11
Who speaks for the parties in Parliament?
Frontbenchers
Backbenchers
The Speaker
Journalists
12
Which grouping is 'independent' in the Lords?
Conservative Members
LibDem Members
Labour Members
Crossbench Members
13
The % of female MPs declined in the 2017 GE.
False
True
14
The increase in ethnic minority MPs from 2015 to 2017?
61 to 72
31 to 42
41 to 52
51 to 62
15
Which referendum had the highest turnout?
Brexit
Common Market
Scottish Independence
AV
16
Who makes sure MPs are behaving and following the rules?
The Leaders of Parties
Backbenchers
The Speaker
TV cameras
17
Who are known as the "Parliamentary Police"?
The Whips
The Whimperers
The Weirds
The Wonders
18
What % of recommendations does a Select Committee typically have accepted?
60%
20%
40%
80%
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Why is the Lords able to achieve amendments to government bills?
It has more members than the Commons
It has the power of delay
It has more power than the Commons
It has the power of Monarchy
20
Which Committee investigates government?
Backbench Business Committee
Public Bill Committee
Cabinet Committee
Select Committee
