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Queen Elizabeth II is the head of Parliament.

Government 01

How does the UK choose its leaders and make laws? This quiz covers elections, Parliament, and how citizens can have a say in decisions that affect everyday life.

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Fascinating Fact:

A general election is held to choose MPs, and it must happen at least every five years. The UK uses a system called first past the post for most Westminster elections.

In KS3 Citizenship, learning about government helps you understand how decisions are made in the UK. You explore Parliament, the role of MPs, how laws are created, and why voting and debate matter in a democracy.

Key Terms

Democracy: A system where people choose leaders and influence decisions, usually by voting.
Parliament: The UK institution that debates issues, checks the government, and makes laws.
Manifesto: A set of promises and plans a political party shares before an election.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What is the UK Parliament and what does it do?

The UK Parliament debates national issues, makes and changes laws, and checks the work of the government through questions, committees, and votes.

How does a law get made in the UK?

A proposed law (a bill) is debated and checked in the House of Commons and the House of Lords, and it becomes law after approval and Royal Assent.

What is the difference between government and Parliament?

The government runs the country day to day and proposes policies, while Parliament is where MPs and Lords debate issues and approve or challenge laws and plans.

Try These Related Quizzes

1 .

Local governments are commonly known as what?

Councils

Locales

Pockets

Regions

They are also called the local authority and have the responsibility to manage the day-to-day running of services e.g. libraries in their area

2 .

Which of these is NOT a local government?

Capital council

County council

District council

Town council

There are other types of local government for example, a unitary authority which is a form of local government that combines the roles of the District Council and County Council

3 .

What are the names of those who run councils?

Activists

Councillors

Judges

Members

Councillors are elected volunteers

4 .

Local governments are responsible for which of the following?

Changing of laws

Decisions regarding going to war

Street lighting in the area

The National Health Service

The others would be dealt with by the National Government

5 .

Who is the head of Parliament?

The Speaker

Black Rod

The heir to the throne

The monarch of Britain

Even though the monarch is the Head of Parliament, they cannot take part in law making because they are not elected by the people of Britain

6 .

Parliament has two houses. What is the upper house known as?

House of Cards

House of Commons

House of Lords

House of Peers

Some Lords are hereditary (that means they are lords because of who their parents are) and others are honorary (that means they have been awarded their title)

7 .

What is the lower house known as?

House of Cards

House of Commons

House of Lords

House of Peers

Parliament is 'bicameral' which is the practice of having two legislative or parliamentary chambers. The Queen is the third component of the legislature

8 .

Where do the two houses meet?

Fleet Street

The Bank of England

The Tower of London

Westminster Palace

Westminster Palace was the residence of the kings of England since King Canute. The version we see today was built after the previous palace burnt down in 1834

9 .

Which famous bell is situated at Westminster?

Big Ben

Big Bill

Big Bob

Big Bud

Many people also use the name Big Ben to refer to the clock and the clock tower as well as the bell. The tower was really called the Clock Tower, but was renamed the Elizabeth Tower in 2012 to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II

10 .

What is MP short for?

Majority Party

Man of Power

Member of Parliament

Minister of Public

Members of Parliament are elected by the people of Great Britain

Author: Frank Evans (Specialist 11 Plus Teacher and Tutor)

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