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• 121. What is the role of the Speaker in the House of Commons?

  • To vote on legislation
  • To preside over debates and ensure order
  • To represent the government
  • To propose new laws

• 122. What happens when a Member of Parliament (MP) dies or resigns?

  • General Election
  • Re-election
  • Referendum
  • By-election

• 123. How often is a General Election held in the UK?

  • Every three years
  • Every six years
  • Every five years
  • Every four years

• 124. What voting system is used to elect MPs in the UK General Elections?

  • First Past the Post
  • Proportional Representation
  • Additional Member System
  • Single Transferable Vote

• 125. How often are elections for the European Parliament held?

  • Every four years
  • Every five years
  • Every six years
  • Every three years

• 126. Where are MP surgeries usually advertised?

  • National television
  • Social media only
  • Government websites
  • Local newspaper

• 127. How can you contact an MP at their constituency office?

  • By letter or telephone
  • By social media only
  • By visiting Parliament
  • By attending local surgeries

• 128. Who is the leader of the political party in power in the UK?

  • The King
  • The Prime Minister
  • The Speaker of the House of Commons
  • The Cabinet Secretary

• 129. Which TWO can lead to a change in the Prime Minister?

  • The King retires
  • The Prime Minister resigns
  • The party loses a General Election
  • The Parliament is dissolved

• 130. What is the official home of the Prime Minister?

  • 10 Downing Street
  • Chequers
  • Clarence House
  • Palace of Westminster

• 131. Who appoints members of the Cabinet in the UK?

  • The Prime Minister
  • The King
  • The Speaker of the House of Commons
  • The Chancellor

• 132. What is the main function of the Cabinet in the UK government?

  • To represent the King in Parliament
  • To oversee local councils
  • To make important decisions about government policy
  • To debate laws in the House of Lords

• 133. Which of the following is a responsibility of the Chancellor of the Exchequer?

  • Crime and policing
  • Managing foreign relations
  • The UK economy
  • Education and training

• 134. What is the role of the Home Secretary in the UK?

  • Manages the economy
  • Responsible for crime, policing, and immigration
  • Oversees education policy
  • Handles defence

• 135. Who is responsible for managing relationships with foreign countries in the UK government?

  • Foreign Secretary
  • Home Secretary
  • Chancellor of the Exchequer
  • Education Secretary