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Houses of Parliament Quiz
The Palace of Westminster, its history and how the UK's Parliament works.
Question 1 of 9
1. What is the official name of the London building that houses the UK Parliament?
2. What is the name commonly (if technically incorrectly) given to the Great Bell in the Elizabeth Tower?
3. How many Houses make up the UK Parliament?
4. Unlike MPs in the House of Commons, most members of the House of Lords are generally not what?
5. What is the ceremonial role of 'Black Rod' associated with?
6. At the annual State Opening of Parliament, the monarch reads a speech setting out the government's plans. What is this event commonly called?
7. What is the title of the presiding officer who chairs debates in the House of Commons and enforces order?
8. What colour are the benches in the House of Commons chamber?
9. The current Palace of Westminster was largely rebuilt after a devastating fire in which year destroyed the earlier building?
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Quiz comments (9)
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R
It is wild that we are still relying on a "temporary" setup from 1978 to handle something as critical as national funding. Ignoring actual need just to stick to a population percentage seems so outdated. Does anyone actually think this is fair for the regions with higher costs? Time for a total overhaul.
A
Most people can't even name three current MPs, let alone the architectural history of the building they sit in. Is this actually useful, or just trivia for the few who still care about the institution?
M
Oh gosh, I bet I'd fail this miserably! 🙈 I can barely remember which house does what half the time, let alone the actual history of the building. Is it actually hard or more of a general knowledge thing? I might give it a go just to see how clueless I really am lol!
G
Good morning, everyone. I'm just settling in with my tea. It's a bit daunting thinking about the new tax plans, but I'm curious to see if there's some room for positive change here. Do you think these shifts will actually make a difference in your daily budget?
N
It really does sound like something straight out of a script, doesn't it, Dan? I wonder if we've just grown so used to those old patches that we've forgotten they were ever meant to be temporary.
H
It all sounds well and good on paper, but I wonder if it’ll actually make a difference for the folks on the street. My father always said that moving the desk doesn't change the work being done. I hope they're focusing on the basics—transport and housing—rather than just shifting who signs the paperwork.
G
Farid, sounds like a right muddle to me. Would a hybrid system actually change anything, or just give more people a way to complain?
F
June, you make a fair point about the waste of votes. Having seen various proportional systems across Europe, do you think a hybrid model would better balance stability with representation here?
J
It’s helpful to have the basics laid out, but I wonder if we should be spending more time discussing the actual merits of first-past-the-post. While it provides stability, is that really worth the trade-off when so many voters feel their ballots are effectively wasted? It seems like a system that prioritizes efficiency over true representation.