In which year was the Scottish Parliament established?
1997
1998
1999
How many MPs representing Scotland are there in the UK Parliament?
59
73
129
The UK Parliament continues to make decisions for Scotland on which of these areas?
Defence and immigration
Education and health
Transport and the environment
Who is the leader of the UK Government?
The Prime Minister
The Speaker
The First Minister
What are the three parts of the UK Parliament?
The House of Commons, the House of Lords and Parliamentary committees
Devolved assemblies and parliaments, the House of Commons and the European Parliament
The House of Commons, the House of Lords and the Crown
How are Members of Parliament (MPs) elected in the UK?
Each region elects a group of MPs to represent them
The UK is divided into constituencies, with each electing one MP
MPs are appointed by the Prime Minister
What is the primary role of the House of Lords in the UK Parliament?
To help make laws and to check on the work of government
To check on the work of the House of Commons
To investigate issues related to the House of Commons
What is a key aspect of the monarch's role in relation to the legislative process?
Actively participating in the creation of laws
Advocating for specific political parties
Remaining politically neutral and not interfering with the legislative process
What financial powers were granted to the Scottish Parliament by the Scotland Act 2012?
Authority to print and issue currency for Scotland
Ability to vary the rate of Scottish tax by 10% and borrowing powers of up to £5 billion
Direct access to the Bank of England's reserves
What is the primary responsibility of Cabinet Ministers in the UK Government?
Conducting diplomatic missions
Serving as advisors to the monarch
Running specific government departments