Parliament, Elections and the Government Practice Test

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1. Parliament consists of two Houses. Which is considered the more important?
2. The House of Lords includes life peers and hereditary peers. Which other group is also represented?
3. In general elections to the House of Commons, which electoral system is used?
4. Who chairs debates in the House of Commons and must remain politically neutral?
5. What are the Prime Minister's two official residences?
6. How often does the Cabinet meet, and approximately how many senior ministers does it include?
7. Which senior minister is responsible for the UK's economy and financial matters?
8. Which Cabinet minister is responsible for internal affairs, including policing and immigration within England and Wales?
9. What is the role of the Whips in Parliament?
10. What is the Shadow Cabinet?
11. Which TWO of the following correctly describe the civil service?
12. Which TWO of the following are correctly described as Cabinet minister roles and their responsibilities?
13. General elections must be held at least how frequently?
14. True or false: an MP represents a specific geographical area called a constituency.
15. Is it correct that the second-largest party in the House of Commons forms the Opposition, whose leader appoints a Shadow Cabinet?