KS3 Citizenship Government quiz

15 Questions

Quiz Description

In this quiz, we will be discussing citizenship. We shall be more focused on the government, the various types of governments, and their hierarchy. To be a good citizen means we should know and have an understanding of our respective governments. No need to bother because this quiz has that covered.

Citizenship can be defined as the relationship between an individual and a state. In this state, the individual owes allegiance, and in return, receives protection. A citizen of a country has some rights and responsibilities (also known as duties) put in place by the government. 

A government is a group of people with the authority to govern or rule a country or state. They are the ones responsible for maintaining the effective progress of state affairs.

This quiz, as well as other citizenship quizzes available on this platform, will assist you to become a better citizen. All you need to do is take the quiz. We wish you the best. 

1:

Local governments are commonly known as what?


Correct
  • 1:
    Councils
  • 2:
    Locales
  • 3:
    Pockets
  • 4:
    Regions
2:

What are the names of those who run councils?


Correct
  • 1:
    Activists
  • 2:
    Councillors
  • 3:
    Judges
  • 4:
    Members
3:

Which of these is NOT a local government?


Correct
  • 1:
    Capital council
  • 2:
    County council
  • 3:
    District council
  • 4:
    Town council
4:

Who is the head of Parliament?


Correct
  • 1:
    The monarch of Britain
  • 2:
    The heir to the throne
  • 3:
    Black Rod
  • 4:
    The Speaker
5:

What is MP short for?


Correct
  • 1:
    Majority Party
  • 2:
    Man of Power
  • 3:
    Member of Parliament
  • 4:
    Minister of Public
6:

Reporters are allowed in the House of Commons during debates. Where do they sit?


Correct
  • 1:
    Media Gallery
  • 2:
    Press Gallery
  • 3:
    Public Gallery
  • 4:
    Reporter Gallery
7:

What is a motion put before a Parliament by the opposition in the hope of defeating or weakening a government?


Correct
  • 1:
    Vote of no confidence
  • 2:
    Vote of substitution
  • 3:
    Motion of crisis
  • 4:
    Booting out motion
8:

The Prime Minister chooses ministers for important Government departments. What do these ministers form?


Correct
  • 1:
    The Cabinet
  • 2:
    The Committee
  • 3:
    The Opposition
  • 4:
    The Workers
9:

Which one of these is NOT one of the four Great Offices?


Correct
  • 1:
    Foreign Secretary
  • 2:
    Home Secretary
  • 3:
    Prime Minister
  • 4:
    Secretary of State for Justice
10:

The leader of the party that won the General Election is known as what?


Correct
  • 1:
    The Main Player
  • 2:
    The Party Chairman
  • 3:
    The Prime Minister
  • 4:
    The Speaker
11:

What must you be to earn the title Lords Spiritual?


Correct
  • 1:
    Roman Catholic
  • 2:
    Royalty
  • 3:
    Senior bishop
  • 4:
    Wealthy
12:

'Suffragette' derives from the word 'suffrage'. What does suffrage mean?


Correct
  • 1:
    Femininity
  • 2:
    Flight
  • 3:
    Sufferance
  • 4:
    The right to vote
13:

Parties publish a booklet outlining promises and plans if they are elected. What is this booklet called?


Correct
  • 1:
    Green Paper
  • 2:
    Manifesto
  • 3:
    Summary
  • 4:
    White Paper
14:

At what age can you vote in a General Election?


Correct
  • 1:
    16
  • 2:
    17
  • 3:
    18
  • 4:
    21
15:

Where do you go to place your vote?


Correct
  • 1:
    Cinema
  • 2:
    London
  • 3:
    Polling station
  • 4:
    Supermarket

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