30 Questions
Which group serves as members and advisers of the monarch on the Privy Council?
The House of Lords
Who holds executive authority in the uncodified British constitution?
The sovereign
What are the metonyms used to refer to the government in the United Kingdom?
Westminster and Whitehall
Who is the head of state in the United Kingdom?
The reigning monarch
When did the convention of the prime minister being an elected member of Parliament start?
1901
What is the source of executive power exercised by the government in the United Kingdom?
The Crown
What are the powers possessed by the Crown known as?
The royal prerogative
Which party has been leading the government in the United Kingdom since 2010?
Conservative Party
Who is the current prime minister of the United Kingdom?
Rishi Sunak
Which House of Parliament are most senior ministers responsible to?
House of Commons
How often are general elections held in the United Kingdom?
Every 5 years
Who selects the prime minister in the United Kingdom?
The monarch
Which power is exercised by the monarch personally in appointing a prime minister?
The power to appoint a prime minister
What is the supreme decision-making committee in the United Kingdom called?
The Cabinet
What is the central executive authority of the United Kingdom called?
All of the above
Which power allows the monarch to enact laws by giving royal assent to bills passed by Parliament?
The power to assent to and enact laws
Who advises the monarch in appointing and dismissing other ministers?
The prime minister
When was the last time a monarch refused assent to a bill passed by Parliament?
1708
Who exercises the power to appoint members to the Privy Council?
The monarch
Who exercises the power to issue, suspend, cancel, recall, impound, withdraw, or revoke British passports?
The Home Secretary
Which power allows the monarch to grant, cancel, and annul any honours?
The power to grant, cancel, and annul any honours
Which of the following is true about government ministers in the UK?
Government ministers must be members of the House of Commons or House of Lords.
Who is the responsible house in the British system?
The House of Commons
What happens if a government loses the confidence of the House of Commons?
The government must either resign or a general election is held.
What is the purpose of Prime Minister's Questions (PMQs)?
To provide an opportunity for MPs to question the Prime Minister on any subject.
Who can answer questions during departmental questions in Parliament?
Both cabinet ministers and junior ministers within the department.
What do committees of the House of Commons and House of Lords do?
Hold the government to account, scrutinize its work, and examine proposals for legislation.
Where is the prime minister based?
10 Downing Street in Westminster, London.
Which house of Parliament requires the support of the government to pass primary legislation?
The House of Commons
What happens if a government loses the confidence of the House of Lords?
The government is not required to resign.
Test your knowledge of the royal prerogative powers in this quiz. Learn about the prime minister's meetings with the monarch and the confidential nature of their communications. Explore the various powers that fall under the royal prerogative.
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