System of government Flashcards
1
Q
What is the system of government in the UK?
A
A parliamentary democracy
2
Q
What is the UK divided into for the purposes of parliamentary democracy?
A
Parliamentary constituencies
3
Q
What are constituency voters voting for during general elections?
A
The person who will represent them in the House of Commons
as their Member of Parliament (MP)
4
Q
Which house do elected Members of Parliament (MPs) form?
A
The House of Commons
5
Q
Which party forms the government?
A
The party
with the majority of MPs
in the House of Commons
6
Q
Which party forms the government if no party holds a majority in the House of Commons?
A
Two parties can join together
to form a coalition
7
Q
What UNESCO designation have the Houses of Parliament been granted?
A
World Heritage Site
