For what is responsible the Government? For choosing what to spend public money on For setting taxes For discussing the most important issues For deciding how the country is run and for managing things.
What is the Opposition? A party made up of members from all departments The largest non-government party in the House of Commons that works in Parliament A group of ministers from some other parties The opposite party to the winner one.
Who are The Cabinet? The Prime Minister and the other most senior ministers
Secretaries of State from all departments and some other ministers Non-elected ministers a) and b) are correct.
4. How many ministers are in total? 1 (Prime Minister) + 22 (Cabinet ministers) + 96 (other ministers) = 119 ministers 1 (Prime Minister) + 23 (Cabinet ministers) + 95 (other ministers) = 119 ministers 22 (Cabinet ministers) + 96 (other ministers) = 118 ministers 1 (Prime Minister) + 118 (Cabinet ministers) = 119 ministers.
Who are responsible for putting government policy into practice? Governments departments The Ministry of Defence Governments departments and executive agencies Public bodies.
Do the Governments departments cover the whole UK? Some departments do while others don´t
Only the Ministry of Defence cover the whole UK None of the departments cover the whole UK It depends on the department.
What are the Executive Agencies? These decide policy These are part of government departments that usually provide government services Government departments that only cover certain parts of the UK Government departments that provide government services like the Department for Transport.
For what does the acronym ‘NDPBs’ stand and what is the most accurate definition? Non-departmental Public Bodies that have independence but they are not directly accountable to ministers Non-departmental Public Bodies that are directly accountable to ministers and have total independence Non-departmental Private Bodies that don´t have independence Non-departmental Public Bodies that have varying degrees of independence but are directly accountable to ministers.
What are the four types of non-departmental public bodies? Executive NDPBs, Transport NDPBs, Tribunal NDPBs and Advisory NDPBs Executive NDPBs, Environment NDPBs, Tribunal NDPBs and Advisory NDPBs Executive NDPBs, Advisory NDPBs, Tribunal NDPBs and Independent monitoring boards Executive NDPBs, Advisory NDPBs and Tribunal NDPBs.
Which option seems the most accurate to explain the process of how laws are made? The House of Commons and the House of Lords work together to make them Laws must pass the Draft Legislation which includes the white and green papers, and then, once agreed by the Parliament, they have to be approved by The Queen. Through the Acts of Parliament, which are bills that have been approved by the Commons, the Lords and The Queen, the relevant government department is responsible for putting the act into practice The House of Commons, the House of Lords, The Queen and the relevant government department work together to make laws and some stages of the process are the Draft Legislation and the Acts of Parliament A law must start with the Draft Legislation. White papers outline proposals for new laws and green papers ask for public comments before the white paper is published. Once agreed by the Parliament and The Queen, the law only has to be approved by the relevant government department.
Where does The House of Commons meet? Buckingham Palace The Palace of Westminster Kensington Palace Tower of London.
How many members of Parliament form The House of Commons? 650 members 801 members 330 members 229 members.
How are the Members of Parliament elected? The major of the constituency elects the member They are chosen in a raffle The previous member elects the successor They are publicly elected.
What happens if a Member of Parliament retires or dies? The seat keeps vacant until the next election The speaker chooses a new Member of Parliament A by-election is held in that constituency to find a new Member of Parliament The second most voted Member of Parliament occupies the new seat.
When was the House of Commons first stated? 12th century 13th century 14th century 15th century.
Which house was more powerful at first? House of Lords House of Commons They both had the same power None of them had any power.
When did women had the right to vote? 1916 1917 1918 1919.
How much seats are on the House of Commons? 350 369 427 920.
The government spending can be approved regardless of whether the House of Commons vote for or against it
is decided by the House of Commons is checked and approved by the House of Commons none of the others.
The House of Lords and the House of Commons need to agree in order to make changes to bills can introduce and vote new laws on their own can't introduce new laws none of the others.
The House of Lords comprises 825 members 10 members 4 members 100 members.
The Lord Speakr is elected every 5 yeras year 2 years 3 years.
Most members of the Lords are eligible to receive an attendance allowance of £150 or £300 for each day £70 for each day £75 for each day £700 for each day.
The only member(s) receiving a salary is/are The Lord Speaker, the Chairman of Committees, the Principal Deputy Chairman and government ministers The Lord Speaker The leader of the House of Lords Archbishops and bishops.
Which was the first King that the House of Lords advised? Edward III Charles I John I George III.
In what year was the House of Lords created? 1215 1318 1615 1649.
With which Act was the House of Lords abolished? Parliament Act 1911 Act of Parliament of 1649 Act of God 1527 Parliament Act 1865.
The Lords' main roles are: Making laws, in-depth consideration of public policy and holding government to account Making new laws and let people attend to committees Abolish old laws, investigate public policy and create free meetings Creating fair rights for UK people, making new laws and holding government to account.
What did the Lords proceed with in the 2015-16? The support of LGBTI's rights An aesthetic change of the chamber The UK's exit of the EU The total dependence on the House of Commons.
What does it literally mean "quango"? Queen And Government Quasi-Autonomous Non-Governmental Organisation Quasi-Autonomous Governmental Organisation Quantum Godspeed.
How many members does the House of Lords have? 646 members 733 members 833 members 746 members.
Which is the roll of the House of Lords? Legislative, udicial and holding government to account Executive, legislative and judicial Holding government to account, executive and legislative There's no right answer.
What is the name of the Lord Speaker in the House of Lords? Theresa May Elizabeth II Natalie Evans Lord Fowler.
The queen, with the advice of the Prime Minister, chooses... Lord Speaker Lords Spiritual Lords Temporal None of them.
Wich government ended dude to the House of Lords? Margaret Thatcher Theresa May Mariano Rajoy David Cameron.
Where does the House of Lords meet? Tower of London Buckingham Palace. Palace of Westminster. St. Paul’s Cathedral.
Who were the first members that were part of the “House of Lords” in 11th century? Representatives from each county. Religious leaders, magnates and relevant people in society The family of the King The shepherds of the city.
Why was the House of Lords abolished in 1649? Due to a civil war. Because there were not enough members in the House Because the King was mad at them Because they made a terrible major decision.
Which artistic style can we see in the Palace of Westminster? Renaissance. Romanesque Modernist Neogothic.
In which century was the Parliament divided into two Houses? 12th century 11th century 13th century 14th century.
Is Civil Service important in British life? Yes, as it has a major effect on the Government Yes, as it includes paying benefits and pensions Yes, as it guarantees that the Government policy is accomplished All the choices are correct.
Which organs are the responsibilities of the Civil Service divided into? Her Majesty’s Home Civil Service, Northern Ireland Civil Service and Her Majesty’s Diplomatic Service The Civil Service is an organ that operates alone The Civil Service and the Government The Civil Service and the Ministers.
Which of the Civil Service’s responsibilities will suffer a change due to the new reform? Operational delivery Implementation of the Government’s projects Neither Both.
Civil Service’s staff is formed by… Lawyers, project managers, economists and analysts Ministers Both All the choices are incorrect.
What principles does Civil Service defend? Equality, diversity, discrimination, honesty Honesty, integrity, impartiality, objectivity Unfairness, integrity, impartiality, objectivity Integrity, religion, honesty, morality.
Which profession does not take part in Civil Service? Police Staff of the Royal Household Members of the British Armed Forces A, B and C are correct.
Who directs Civil Service? Permanent secretary Civil servant Prime Minister Its staff.
When did the Civil Service begin? In 1850 In 1835 In 1890 In 1853.
Who promulgated a report about the Civil Service reform in 1854? Trevelyan and Stafford Northcote Macaulay The Prime Minister Neither.
The minimum age to become a part of the Civil Service superior category was? 21 years old 18 years old 17 years old 35 years old.
How often are the council elections held in the U.K? 4 years 2 years 5 years 1 year.
What are the 3 types of Unitary local government in England? Unitary Authority in shire Areas, London Boroughs, metropolitan boroughs Local London Police, Unitary local power, Metropolitan council Unitary Authority in shire Areas, Local London Police, Metropolitan Council Boroughs London Boroughs, Metropolitan Boroughs, Local London Police.
What will the Ombudsman do? Arrange Council meetings Call for elections Try to solve complaints about the council Organize the local police.
The most complex form of local government can be found today in: France Spain USA England.
The concept of local government was introduced by the: Romans Normans Celts Arabs.
Which option is not in local government arrangement? Shire counties Unitary authorities Rural counties Metropolitan counties.
Have upper tier authority metropolitan counties? Yes No Not all, but some of them Obviously.
Are unitary authorities different in each tiers of local government? No Yes Definitely In some points can be different.
Which are the differences between metropolitan counties and greater London in lower tier authority? None Metropolitan counties control more Greater cities control more In anyone of them lower tier authority have control.
To which parliament the Scottish parliament belonged to before it came as independent? The Irish Parliament The Great Britain Parliament The English Parliament National Assembly of Wales.
How did Scotland decide to set a new Parliament? Referendum Parliamentary decision The committees’ decision None of the above.
The members are elected every… 2 years 5 years 3 years 4 years.
Who is the base role in the legislative chamber? The main deputy The Prime Minister The Presiding officer The committee officer.
Who is Ken Macintosh? A deputy Prime Minister of Scotland The Presiding officer The committee member in chief.
Which type of camera does the Scottish Parliament have? Unicameral Bicameral None Has no division.
When was the Referendum celebrated? 2002 1980 1997 2000.
What kind of power does the Scottish Parliament have? Executive Power Legislative Power Justice Power Public Power.
Which of these subjects belong to the Committees? It has no subjects The same as the Parliament Economy and jobs The army.
How are the subjects of the committee decided? The Subject Committees are established at the beginning of each parliamentary session A previous debate The Presiding officer decides The committee decides.
When was the London Assembly created? 1998 2002 2000 1999.
Where is the headquarters of the London Assembly? In the London City Hall In the Tower Bridge In the Buckingham Palace In the Royal Courts of Justice.
What is the London Assembly? It is a government body whose function is to examine decisions and actions to ensure promises to Londoners are delivered It is a meeting-place in London It is a government body whose function is to eliminate the actions which are not good for the Londoners It is a government body whose function is to examine decisions and actions, and choose the better options for the city to win power in the ONU.
By how many members is formed the London Assembly? 25 members 20 members 27 members 23 members.
How much percentage of the party list vote has to win a party in order to have any seat at the Assembly? 8% 12% 5% 10%.
Which political group has the majority in the London Assembly? The Conservative Party The Labour Party The Liberal Democrats The UK Independence Party.
The London Assembly takes responsibility for… London's economy London's housing London's environment B and C are right.
The Mayor of London has to be concerned about… The people who live in London The people who visit London The people who live and visit London His businesses and himself.
The London Assembly is responsible of… Keeping London’s position as a capital of culture. Creating plans and policies for London The Mayor’s mistakes Social services such as laundries or restaurants.
Who is the Mayor of London? Sadiq Khan Tony Arbour Boris Johnson Ken Livingstone.
How much MEPs is the European Parliament made up? 750 751 715 851.
Which are the European Parliament seats? Madrid, Brussels, Luxembourg London, Rome, Strasbourg Luxembourg, Strasbour, Paris Brussels, Luxembourg, Strasbourg.
When did the latests elections take place? May 2014 December 2010 June 2016 March 2014.
Who is the current President? Antonio Tajani Paul-Henri Spaak Alejandro Martín Herman Van Rompuy.
When was the European Parliament created? 10 October 1950 23 May 1952 10 September 1952 3 November 1962.
When did the first directly-elected take place? 1952 1962 1970 1979.
Which is the minimal number of MEPs that must have each country? 10 6 20 12.
Which stages compound the European Parliament labours? Commissions and Plenary sessions Commissions and Legislative power Legislative power and Plenary sessions Budgetary power and Plenary sessions.
How many days last the Plenary sessions? 1 day 5 days 4 days 2 days.
Which are the main functions of the Parliament? Legislative powers, supervisory responsibility, plenary sessions Supervisory responsibility, legislative powers, budgetary power Budgetary power, legislative powers, democratic control Democratic control, chose the president, commissions.
Greater London is divided into: 31 districts 50 districts 60 districts 32 districts.
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