The British Politics Test

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2. British politics as a fascinating sphere. In a time when politics in other parts of the world has become dull and somewhat tedious, the British parliament continues to be very exciting indeed. Trying watching the heated and noisy debates between the two main parties, 'Prime Minister's Question Time', available in the Broadcasts section at http://www.number-10.gov.uk/
3. 1

   Which British Prime Minister was in Government when World War II ended in 1945?

   Clement Aitlee

   Winston Churchill

   Harold Wilson

   John Archibald McCartney

4. 2

   In which British city are the Houses of Parliament?

   London

   Birmingham

   Glasgow

   Cardiff

5. 3

   In 1997, the UK economy was in a great condition, with low interest rates, low tax and good economic growth. Who was responsible for this favourable economy?

   James Callaghan and the Unions.

   The British Conservative Government.

   The Sudanese Enviromental Department.

   Only Kenneth Clarke.

6. 4

   How many General Elections did Margaret Thatcher win?

   One

   Two

   Three

   None

7. 5

   In which year did the Argentinians fail in their attempt to capture the British Falkland Islands, after being defeated by Her Majesty's armed forces?

   1980

   1982

   1912

   1992

8. 6

   Which party is the third main British political party?

   The Greens.

   The British Third Place Union.

   The Liberal Democrats.

   The Darling Buds of May.

9. 7

   Who is the Supreme Sovereign of the United Kingdom of Great Britain, Northern Ireland and all her territories.

   Tony Blair.

   Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

   Ted Kennedy.

   Michael Portillo.

10. 8

    Under Prime Minister James Callaghan of Labour, how high were interest rates in Britain?

    Very high.

    High.

    A 300 year high.

    Britain does not have interests due to the Common Interest Rate Policy of the European Union.

11. 9

    In which year did the great British and Conservative Prime Minister Winston Churchill die?

    1990

    1960

    1965

    1852

12. 10

    In which year did Margaret Thatcher's time in office end, to be replaced by fellow Conservative John Major?

    1988

    1990

    2002

    God Bless Margaret Thatcher.

Finished!