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• 106. What do new citizens do when they take the affirmation of allegiance?

  • Swear by God to be loyal to King
  • Promise to obey the Prime Minister
  • Declare and affirm loyalty to the King and his heirs without mentioning God
  • Pledge support to the UK Parliament only, without mentioning the King

• 107. What type of government does the UK have?

  • Presidential democracy
  • Parliamentary democracy
  • Military government
  • Constitutional Monarchy

• 108. How is the UK government formed after a General Election?

  • The King chooses the government
  • All MPs vote for a Prime Minister
  • Local councils select the government
  • The party with the most MPs usually forms the government

• 109. What happens if no single party wins a majority in a UK General Election?

  • The election is held again
  • Two parties can form a coalition government
  • The King appoints the government
  • The House of Commons is dissolved

• 110. Which TWO are responsibilities of Members of Parliament (MPs) in the House of Commons?

  • Representing everyone in their constituency
  • Setting court sentencing guidelines
  • Helping to create new laws
  • Managing the police force

• 111. What is the small area a Member of Parliament (MP) represents called?

  • Province
  • County
  • Constituency
  • Shire

• 112. Who appoints life peers to the House of Lords?

  • The Monarch
  • The Prime Minister
  • High Court Judges
  • The Church of England

• 113. What are members of the House of Lords also known as?

  • Senators
  • MPs
  • Peers
  • Councillors

• 114. Which of the following statements is true about members of the House of Lords?

  • They are elected by the public
  • They are known as Members of Parliament (MPs)
  • They are selected by a secret ballot
  • They are known as peers and include those appointed by the Monarch

• 115. True or False: The House of Lords suggests changes to laws passed by the House of Commons.

  • True
  • False

• 116. Which THREE roles does the House of Lords perform?

  • Opening the parliamentary session
  • Checking and reviewing proposed laws
  • Holding the government accountable
  • Suggesting amendments or proposing new laws

• 117. Who chairs debates in the House of Commons?

  • The Prime Minister
  • The Chancellor
  • The Monarch
  • The Speaker

• 118. Who is the Chief Officer of the House of Commons?

  • Prime Minister
  • The Speaker
  • The Chancellor
  • The Opposition Leader

• 119. How is the Speaker of the House of Commons elected?

  • By a public vote in a general election
  • By the Prime Minister's appointment
  • By other MPs in a secret ballot
  • By the Monarch's decision

• 120. What is true about the Speaker of the House of Commons?

  • Remain Neutral and does not represent any political party
  • Debates actively with MPs
  • Always votes on major issues
  • Ensures debates are conducted fairly