What must happen before a bill is sent to the House of Lords for their scrutiny?

A House of Commons vote must take place.

Where was democracy first used?

By the Ancient Greeks in 508 BC

What was the war that ended English monarchs (kings and queens) ruling over the people?

English Civil War 1642–1651 (Roundheads vs Cavaliers)

What must happen before a bill is sent to the House of Lords for their scrutiny?

A House of Commons vote must take place.

Why was the 1707 Scottish Militia Bill so notable?

Was the last time a monarch refused a bill into law (Anne).

How does a democratic government gain power?

They are voted in by the people.

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1
What must happen before a bill is sent to the House of Lords for their scrutiny?
Simon Cowell must give his approval.
The public vote on whether they want the law changed.
The Police must approve the change in law.
A House of Commons vote must take place.
2
Does The Queen have to obey the law?
No
Sometimes
Yes
Not when she's isn't wearing her crown.
3
What document was signed in 1215, which forced kings and queens to also obey the law?
Magna Carta
The first footballer's contract.
The first medieval road.
Carta Magna
4
Where was democracy first used?
By Hitler in 1933.
By the English in 1215.
By the Ancient Greeks in 508 BC
By the Americans in 1776.
5
What is this building on London?
The White House.
Palace of Westminster
The National Museums.
Buckingham Palace.
6
When legislation becomes law, what the bills become known as?
Acts of Madness (the band).
Acts of stupidity.
Acts of bravery.
Acts of Parliament .
7
Each constituency is represented by ___ (3) Member of Parliament (MP) in the House of Commons.
Two
Six
Ten
One
8
What was the war that ended English monarchs (kings and queens) ruling over the people?
First World War 1914-1918 (Allies Powers vs Central Powers)
English Civil War 1642–1651 (Roundheads vs Cavaliers)
The Hundred Years' War 1337 to 1453 (France vs England)
The Second World War 1939-1945 (Axis vs Allies)
9
Who needs to sign off bills in order to turn them into law?
Prince Charles
The Queen
The EU President
The Prime Minister
10
What material are Acts of Parliament printed upon?
Glossy photo paper.
Vellum (calf-skin parchment).
White A4 paper.
Special A3 paper of a particular colour the reader needs.
11
What must happen before a bill is sent to the House of Lords for their scrutiny?
The public vote on whether they want the law changed.
A House of Commons vote must take place.
The Police must approve the change in law.
Simon Cowell must give his approval.
12
Before they become laws, what are the proposals known as?
A Bill.
A William.
A Pelican,
An Act of Parliament.
13
Who can change laws in Britain?
The Police.
Parliament.
The Army.
Pearl and Dean.
14
Which house is this?
House of Lords.
House of Commons.
House of Cards.
House of Slytherin.
15
Which is the house where laws are made?
House of Lords
House of Commons
16
What material was the Magna Carta written on?
Cotton fibre.
Denim cloth.
Vellum (calf-skin parchment).
White A4 paper.
17
Why was the 1707 Scottish Militia Bill so notable?
Was the last time a monarch refused a bill into law (Anne).
It was the last bill that mentioned haggis.
The Scots couldn't afford the to pay the bill.
It was a bill the forced all Scots men to wear skirts.
18
Which house is this?
House of Lords.
House of Slytherin.
House of Commoners.
House of Cards.
19
What is democracy?
A type of protestation.
A new McDonald's sandwich.
A type of government.
A small wooden flute
20
How does a democratic government gain power?
They are voted in by the people.
The Queen chooses them.
They win a huge bunfight.
The find it in a Kinder egg.
21
The United Kingdom is currently divided into ___ parliamentary constituencies.
650
1999
1
630
22
How many times can the House of Lords refuse to endorse a bill before it goes through anyway?
As many times as they like.
Once.
Twice.
Three times.
23
Where where does the UK (United Kingdom) Government sit?
New Brighton
Westminster Bridge
London
City of Westminster
24
Who is responsible for enforcing the laws created by Acts of Parliament?
The Army.
The Police.
The Navy.
Simon Cowell.
25
What are bills also known as?
Legislation
Legitimisation
Legal Mumbo Jumbo
Legalisation
26
How many 'chambers' (groups) does the UK Parliament have?
One
Four
Two
Three
27
The United Kingdom is currently divided into 650 parliamentary _____________. (13 letters)
crevices
constituencies
counties
countries
28
What is democracy?
The rule of a tyrant
The rule of monarchs (kings and queens)
The rule within a one-party state.
The rule of the people

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