Day 5: British government
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- Q1What is the term used to describe the process where the reigning monarch is removed from power in the United Kingdom?AbdicationCoup d'étatElectionImpeachment30s
- Q2What is the upper house of the British Parliament called?House of RepresentativesHouse of LordsSenateHouse of Commons30s
- Q3What is the age requirement to stand for election as a Member of Parliament in the United Kingdom?18 years old21 years old30 years old25 years old30s
- Q4Which monarch is known as the 'Virgin Queen'?Queen VictoriaQueen Mary IIQueen Elizabeth IQueen Anne30s
- Q5What is the name of the UK's lower house of Parliament?House of RepresentativesSenateHouse of CommonsHouse of Lords30s
- Q6What is the official residence of the British monarch in London?Hampton Court PalaceWindsor CastleBuckingham PalaceKensington Palace30s
- Q7What is the term used to describe the process of the UK leaving the European Union?RemainBrexitEurolandEU Exit30s
- Q8What is the function of the House of Lords in the UK Parliament?To review and amend legislation proposed by the House of CommonsTo represent the devolved nations of the UKTo serve as the ceremonial head of stateTo introduce new bills and legislation30s
- Q9What is the main purpose of the British welfare system?To promote tourism in the UKTo encourage people to work longer hoursTo privatize healthcare servicesTo provide financial and social support to those in need30s
- Q10What is the purpose of Universal Credit in the British welfare system?To eliminate all welfare programsTo make benefits harder to accessTo increase unemployment ratesTo simplify the benefits system and incentivize work30s
- Q11Which type of benefits does the British welfare system primarily provide?Financial assistanceFine dining vouchersFree vacationsGym memberships30s
- Q12What is the main source of funding for the British welfare system?Proceeds from national lotteriesTax revenueSales of government-owned assetsDonations from foreign countries30s
- Q13Which year did the modern British welfare state begin to take shape?194519102000196030s
- Q14What term is used to describe the class in the British society that traditionally consisted of the aristocracy, landowners, and wealthy individuals?Working classUpper classMiddle classLower class30s
- Q15In the British class system, which social class is typically associated with skilled professionals, managers, and business owners?Upper classWorking classMiddle classLower class30s