Question 1

The House of Commons has how many members currently?

Accepted Answer

A)  100 
B)  435 
C)  650 
D)  700 
E)  1000 
A)  100 
B)  435 
C)  650 
D)  700 
E)  1000

Question 2

The Prime Minister of the UK in 2017 was

Accepted Answer

A)  Theresa May 
B)  Tony Blair 
C)  David Cameron 
D)  David Beckham 
E)  Dame Judy Dench 
A)  Theresa May 
B)  Tony Blair 
C)  David Cameron 
D)  David Beckham 
E)  Dame Judy Dench

Question 3

What are the three largest parties in the United Kingdom? Who are their major constituent groups? How do their issue positions differ from one another? Which party (parties) is (are) currently in power?

Accepted Answer

The three largest parties in the United

Question 4

What affect has immigration had on British politics in the years since the end of World War II? What issues have arisen as a result?

Accepted Answer

Immigration has had a significant impact

Question 5

The new party that was formed in 1987 is now known as the

Accepted Answer

A)  Labour Party. 
B)  Conservative Party. 
C)  Liberal Democratic Party. 
D)  Social Democratic Party. 
E)  Christian Democratic Party. 
A)  Labour Party. 
B)  Conservative Party. 
C)  Liberal Democratic Party. 
D)  Social Democratic Party. 
E)  Christian Democratic Party.

Question 6

The Confederation of British Industries (CBI) is most closely associated with which political party?

Accepted Answer

A)  Labour 
B)  Liberal Democratic 
C)  Social Democratic 
D)  Conservative 
E)  Republican 
A)  Labour 
B)  Liberal Democratic 
C)  Social Democratic 
D)  Conservative 
E)  Republican

Question 7

Which of the following was a nickname given to Margaret Thatcher?

Accepted Answer

A)  The "iron lady" 
B)  Queen Margaret 
C)  Cleopatra 
D)  Old Blue Eyes 
E)  Chief Dalek 
A)  The "iron lady" 
B)  Queen Margaret 
C)  Cleopatra 
D)  Old Blue Eyes 
E)  Chief Dalek

Question 8

The head of the minority party in the House of Commons becomes the leader of the opposition, and in is charge of what is known as the

Accepted Answer

A)  opposition cabinet. 
B)  shadow cabinet. 
C)  hostile cabinet. 
D)  angry cabinet. 
E)  vocal cabinet. 
A)  opposition cabinet. 
B)  shadow cabinet. 
C)  hostile cabinet. 
D)  angry cabinet. 
E)  vocal cabinet.

Question 9

Given its previous degree of world domination, why has Britain been reduced to its current economic condition, where the standard of living is often lower than many other continental European democracies? What factors led to the economic decline?

Accepted Answer

There are several factors that have cont

Question 10

Collective responsibility in practice means that

Accepted Answer

A)  a majority of the cabinet accepts responsibility for the decisions of the prime minister. 
B)  all cabinet members support all cabinet decisions. 
C)  society is collectively responsible for the health and welfare of all citizens. 
D)  no Member of Parliament (MP) can make individual policy proposals. 
E)  there is no debate in the House of Commons over government policy proposals. 
A)  a majority of the cabinet accepts responsibility for the decisions of the prime minister. 
B)  all cabinet members support all cabinet decisions. 
C)  society is collectively responsible for the health and welfare of all citizens. 
D)  no Member of Parliament (MP) can make individual policy proposals. 
E)  there is no debate in the House of Commons over government policy proposals.

Question 11

Since the 1960s, what has been the biggest indicator of the decline in British civic culture?

Accepted Answer

A)  Increasing use of violence by labor union activists 
B)  Declining self-identification with Britain, especially by Welsh and Scots 
C)  Increasing ideological polarity between the Labour Party and the Conservatives 
D)  Increasing calls for reducing the budget of the British monarchy 
E)  Declining viewership of British national soccer games 
A)  Increasing use of violence by labor union activists 
B)  Declining self-identification with Britain, especially by Welsh and Scots 
C)  Increasing ideological polarity between the Labour Party and the Conservatives 
D)  Increasing calls for reducing the budget of the British monarchy 
E)  Declining viewership of British national soccer games

Question 12

The __________ was a short-lived coalition between the Liberals and the Social Democrats in the 1980s.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The __________ was a short-lived coalition between...

Question 13

How did the post-World War II "collectivist consensus" affect the relations between the Labour Party and the Conservative Party in England through the end of the 1970s? Why did the "consensus" end? How has that shaped British politics today?

Accepted Answer

The post-World War II "collectivist cons

Question 14

Northern Ireland, part of the United Kingdom, is also known by what name?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ulster 
B)  Wales 
C)  Scotland 
D)  Celtic 
E)  Britain 
A)  Ulster 
B)  Wales 
C)  Scotland 
D)  Celtic 
E)  Britain

Question 15

The "collectivist consensus" in Britain refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  the coalition of left-wing parties that created today's Labour Party. 
B)  the European socialist movement that inspired British policy in the 1930s. 
C)  a general agreement in the post-World War II decades about the role of government. 
D)  the Keynesian economic theory about government's role in maintaining economic stability. 
E)  uniform policy-making procedures throughout the British Empire. 
A)  the coalition of left-wing parties that created today's Labour Party. 
B)  the European socialist movement that inspired British policy in the 1930s. 
C)  a general agreement in the post-World War II decades about the role of government. 
D)  the Keynesian economic theory about government's role in maintaining economic stability. 
E)  uniform policy-making procedures throughout the British Empire.

Question 16

Which type of electoral model does England use?

Accepted Answer

A)  Proportional representation 
B)  First-past-the-post 
C)  Runoff 
D)  Lottery 
E)  Voice vote 
A)  Proportional representation 
B)  First-past-the-post 
C)  Runoff 
D)  Lottery 
E)  Voice vote

Question 17

Great Britain has historically been considered as the model industrialized democracy. Does it still deserve that reputation? Why or why not?

Accepted Answer

Great Britain's reputation as a model in

Question 18

Personality has played an increasing role in the British political process and the role of the prime minister. Is this a long-term trend or one based on recent incumbents in the office? Do you consider this a positive development in a democracy? Why or why not?

Accepted Answer

Personality playing an increasing role i

Question 19

The primary interest group representing business interests in Britain is the __________.

Accepted Answer

Confederat

Question 20

Who succeeded Margaret Thatcher as prime minister?

Accepted Answer

A)  Tony Blair 
B)  David Cameron 
C)  John Major 
D)  Nick Clegg 
E)  Gordon Brown 
A)  Tony Blair 
B)  David Cameron 
C)  John Major 
D)  Nick Clegg 
E)  Gordon Brown

The House of Commons has how many members currently?

The Prime Minister of the UK in 2017 was

What are the three largest parties in the United Kingdom? Who are their major constituent groups? How do their issue positions differ from one another? Which party (parties) is (are) currently in power?

What affect has immigration had on British politics in the years since the end of World War II? What issues have arisen as a result?

The new party that was formed in 1987 is now known as the

The Confederation of British Industries (CBI) is most closely associated with which political party?

Which of the following was a nickname given to Margaret Thatcher?

The head of the minority party in the House of Commons becomes the leader of the opposition, and in is charge of what is known as the

Given its previous degree of world domination, why has Britain been reduced to its current economic condition, where the standard of living is often lower than many other continental European democracies? What factors led to the economic decline?

Collective responsibility in practice means that

Since the 1960s, what has been the biggest indicator of the decline in British civic culture?

The __________ was a short-lived coalition between the Liberals and the Social Democrats in the 1980s.

How did the post-World War II "collectivist consensus" affect the relations between the Labour Party and the Conservative Party in England through the end of the 1970s? Why did the "consensus" end? How has that shaped British politics today?

Northern Ireland, part of the United Kingdom, is also known by what name?

The "collectivist consensus" in Britain refers to

Which type of electoral model does England use?

Great Britain has historically been considered as the model industrialized democracy. Does it still deserve that reputation? Why or why not?

Personality has played an increasing role in the British political process and the role of the prime minister. Is this a long-term trend or one based on recent incumbents in the office? Do you consider this a positive development in a democracy? Why or why not?

The primary interest group representing business interests in Britain is the __________.

Who succeeded Margaret Thatcher as prime minister?

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The United States

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Exam 5: The United Kingdom

The House of Commons has how many members currently?

The Prime Minister of the UK in 2017 was

What are the three largest parties in the United Kingdom? Who are their major constituent groups? How do their issue positions differ from one another? Which party (parties) is (are) currently in power?

What affect has immigration had on British politics in the years since the end of World War II? What issues have arisen as a result?

The new party that was formed in 1987 is now known as the

The Confederation of British Industries (CBI) is most closely associated with which political party?

Which of the following was a nickname given to Margaret Thatcher?

The head of the minority party in the House of Commons becomes the leader of the opposition, and in is charge of what is known as the

Given its previous degree of world domination, why has Britain been reduced to its current economic condition, where the standard of living is often lower than many other continental European democracies? What factors led to the economic decline?

Collective responsibility in practice means that

Since the 1960s, what has been the biggest indicator of the decline in British civic culture?

The __________ was a short-lived coalition between the Liberals and the Social Democrats in the 1980s.

How did the post-World War II "collectivist consensus" affect the relations between the Labour Party and the Conservative Party in England through the end of the 1970s? Why did the "consensus" end? How has that shaped British politics today?

Northern Ireland, part of the United Kingdom, is also known by what name?

The "collectivist consensus" in Britain refers to

Which type of electoral model does England use?

Great Britain has historically been considered as the model industrialized democracy. Does it still deserve that reputation? Why or why not?

Personality has played an increasing role in the British political process and the role of the prime minister. Is this a long-term trend or one based on recent incumbents in the office? Do you consider this a positive development in a democracy? Why or why not?

The primary interest group representing business interests in Britain is the __________.

Who succeeded Margaret Thatcher as prime minister?

Global Challenges

Domestic Responses

The Industrialized Democracies

The United States

Germany

Current and Former Communist Regimes

Russia

China

The Global South

India

Iran

Nigeria

Mexico

The World Is Messed up Discuss

The European Union

Toward a Paradigm Shift

Filters