In Britain, the head of government is the __________ and the head of state is the __________.
a. king or queen; president
b. king or queen; prime minister
c. president; prime minister
d. prime minister; king or queen
Q. 2What are the three most influential parties in the House of Commons?
a. Conservative, Labour, and Tory
b. Tory, Labour, and Liberal Democratic
c. Christian Democratic, Labour, and Liberal
d. Conservative, Labour, and Liberal Democratic
Q. 3Who picks and controls the cabinet?
a. Parliament
b. the king or queen
c. the prime minister
d. the chancellor of the exchequer
Q. 4The British legal system uses __________.
a. Common Law
b. Code Law
c. Civil Law
d. Roman Law
Q. 5What type of electoral system does Britain have?
a. proportional representation
b. minority representation
c. single transferable vote
d. first past the post
Q. 6Which of the following best describes Britain's Constitution?
a. It is a brief document very similar to the U.S. Constitution.
b. It is a series of documents and customs that provides considerable flexibility.
c. It is one long but detailed document.
d. It is an oral tradition that has been passed down over generations.
Q. 7In 2014, which region narrowly voted against independence?
a. Northern Ireland
b. England
c. Wales
d. Scotland