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What is the first step the prime minister takes after being elected by the House of Commons?
What is the first step the prime minister takes after being elected by the House of Commons?
- Asking the ruling monarch for permission to form a government (correct)
- Resigning from the position
- Appointing ministers to head government departments
- Drafting new laws for parliamentary approval
What were some of the raw materials expected to be supplied by the early American colonies?
What were some of the raw materials expected to be supplied by the early American colonies?
- Gold, silver, diamonds, and platinum
- Tobacco, hemp, lumber, and cotton (correct)
- Silk, spices, tea, and sugar
- Iron, steel, coal, and oil
Which European country had established the greatest number of settlements in America by 1650?
Which European country had established the greatest number of settlements in America by 1650?
- France
- Spain
- Britain (correct)
- Netherlands
What does cultural diversity mean in the context of the colonies?
What does cultural diversity mean in the context of the colonies?
By 1753, how were the American colonies governed?
By 1753, how were the American colonies governed?
What was one of the main reasons for the establishment of early American colonies?
What was one of the main reasons for the establishment of early American colonies?
What concept did William and Mary bring with them that recognized the separation of church and state?
What concept did William and Mary bring with them that recognized the separation of church and state?
Which historical event led to the formation of Great Britain in 1702?
Which historical event led to the formation of Great Britain in 1702?
In the current United Kingdom, who holds the real power in the government?
In the current United Kingdom, who holds the real power in the government?
What role does the House of Lords serve in the United Kingdom's legal system?
What role does the House of Lords serve in the United Kingdom's legal system?
Which governmental body elects the Prime Minister in the United Kingdom?
Which governmental body elects the Prime Minister in the United Kingdom?
What historical development led to an increase in the power of the Prime Minister in British politics?
What historical development led to an increase in the power of the Prime Minister in British politics?
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