Life in the UK Test 2026 - FREE Chapter 5 Practice Test 2

Q: Which TWO are responsibilities of Members of Parliament (MPs) in the House of Commons?

Representing everyone in their constituency and Helping to create new laws

Q: Which THREE roles does the House of Lords perform?

Checking and reviewing proposed laws, Holding the government accountable, and Suggesting amendments or proposing new laws

Q: What is true about the Speaker of the House of Commons?

Remain Neutral and does not represent any political party and Ensures debates are conducted fairly

Question 1 of 24 ★★

How is the UK government formed after a General Election?

Select 1 correct answer

The King chooses the government

All MPs vote for a Prime Minister

Local councils select the government

The party with the most MPs usually forms the government

Question 2 of 24 ★★

What happens if no single party wins a majority in a UK General Election?

Select 1 correct answer

The election is held again

Two parties can form a coalition government

The King appoints the government

The House of Commons is dissolved

Question 3 of 24 ★★★★★

Which TWO are responsibilities of Members of Parliament (MPs) in the House of Commons?

Select 2 correct answers

Representing everyone in their constituency

Setting court sentencing guidelines

Helping to create new laws

Managing the police force

Question 4 of 24 ★★★★★

What is the small area a Member of Parliament (MP) represents called?

Select 1 correct answer

Province

County

Constituency

Shire

Question 5 of 24 ★★★★★

Who appoints life peers to the House of Lords?

Select 1 correct answer

The Monarch

The Prime Minister

High Court Judges

The Church of England

Question 6 of 24 ★★★

What are members of the House of Lords also known as?

Select 1 correct answer

Senators

MPs

Peers

Councillors

Question 7 of 24 ★★★

Which of the following statements is true about members of the House of Lords?

Select 1 correct answer

They are elected by the public

They are known as Members of Parliament (MPs)

They are selected by a secret ballot

They are known as peers and include those appointed by the Monarch

Question 8 of 24 ★★★★

True or False: The House of Lords suggests changes to laws passed by the House of Commons.

Select 1 correct answer

True

False

Question 9 of 24 ★★★★

Which THREE roles does the House of Lords perform?

Select 3 correct answers

Opening the parliamentary session

Checking and reviewing proposed laws

Holding the government accountable

Suggesting amendments or proposing new laws

Question 10 of 24 ★★★★

Who chairs debates in the House of Commons?

Select 1 correct answer

The Prime Minister

The Chancellor

The Monarch

The Speaker

Question 11 of 24 ★

Who is the Chief Officer of the House of Commons?

Select 1 correct answer

Prime Minister

The Speaker

The Chancellor

The Opposition Leader

Question 12 of 24 ★★★★★

How is the Speaker of the House of Commons elected?

Select 1 correct answer

By a public vote in a general election

By the Prime Minister’s appointment

By other MPs in a secret ballot

By the Monarch’s decision

Question 13 of 24 ★

Who ensures that parliamentary rules are followed in the House of Commons?

Select 1 correct answer

The Prime Minister

The Speaker

The Chancellor

The Leader of the Opposition

Question 14 of 24 ★★★★★

What is true about the Speaker of the House of Commons?

Select 2 correct answers

Remain Neutral and does not represent any political party

Debates actively with MPs

Always votes on major issues

Ensures debates are conducted fairly

Question 15 of 24 ★★★★★

Who is responsible for maintaining order during House of Commons debates?

Select 1 correct answer

The Prime Minister

The Chancellor

The Speaker

The Leader of the Opposition

Question 16 of 24 ★★★★★

What is the role of the Speaker in the House of Commons?

Select 1 correct answer

To vote on legislation

To preside over debates and ensure order

To represent the government

To propose new laws

Question 17 of 24 ★★★★★

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

Select 1 correct answer

General Election

Re-election

Referendum

By-election

Question 18 of 24 ★★★★★

How often is a General Election held in the UK?

Select 1 correct answer

Every three years

Every six years

Every five years

Every four years

Question 19 of 24 ★★★★★

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

Select 1 correct answer

First Past the Post

Proportional Representation

Additional Member System

Single Transferable Vote

Question 20 of 24 ★★★

What usually happens if no party wins a majority of constituencies in a UK General Election?

Select 1 correct answer

A new election is held immediately

The party with the most votes governs alone

Two parties may form a coalition

The election is declared void

Question 21 of 24 ★★★★

How often are elections for the European Parliament held?

Select 1 correct answer

Every four years

Every five years

Every six years

Every three years

Question 22 of 24 ★★

Where are MP surgeries usually advertised?

Select 1 correct answer

National television

Social media only

Government websites

Local newspaper

Question 23 of 24 ★★

Where can you find contact details for your elected representatives?

Select 2 correct answers

Local library

Social media only

www.parliament.uk

Local hospital

Question 24 of 24 ★★★★★

How can you contact an MP at their constituency office?

Select 2 correct answers

By letter or telephone

By social media only

By visiting Parliament

By attending local surgeries

How is the UK government formed after a General Election?

What happens if no single party wins a majority in a UK General Election?

Which TWO are responsibilities of Members of Parliament (MPs) in the House of Commons?

What is the small area a Member of Parliament (MP) represents called?

Who appoints life peers to the House of Lords?

What are members of the House of Lords also known as?

Which of the following statements is true about members of the House of Lords?

True or False: The House of Lords suggests changes to laws passed by the House of Commons.

Which THREE roles does the House of Lords perform?

Who chairs debates in the House of Commons?

Who is the Chief Officer of the House of Commons?

How is the Speaker of the House of Commons elected?

Who ensures that parliamentary rules are followed in the House of Commons?

What is true about the Speaker of the House of Commons?

Who is responsible for maintaining order during House of Commons debates?

What is the role of the Speaker in the House of Commons?

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

How often is a General Election held in the UK?

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

What usually happens if no party wins a majority of constituencies in a UK General Election?

How often are elections for the European Parliament held?

Where are MP surgeries usually advertised?

Where can you find contact details for your elected representatives?

How can you contact an MP at their constituency office?

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How is the UK government formed after a General Election?

What happens if no single party wins a majority in a UK General Election?

Which TWO are responsibilities of Members of Parliament (MPs) in the House of Commons?

What is the small area a Member of Parliament (MP) represents called?

Who appoints life peers to the House of Lords?

What are members of the House of Lords also known as?

Which of the following statements is true about members of the House of Lords?

True or False: The House of Lords suggests changes to laws passed by the House of Commons.

Which THREE roles does the House of Lords perform?

Who chairs debates in the House of Commons?

Who is the Chief Officer of the House of Commons?

How is the Speaker of the House of Commons elected?

Who ensures that parliamentary rules are followed in the House of Commons?

What is true about the Speaker of the House of Commons?

Who is responsible for maintaining order during House of Commons debates?

What is the role of the Speaker in the House of Commons?

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

How often is a General Election held in the UK?

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

What usually happens if no party wins a majority of constituencies in a UK General Election?

How often are elections for the European Parliament held?

Where are MP surgeries usually advertised?

Where can you find contact details for your elected representatives?

How can you contact an MP at their constituency office?

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