Are you familiar with the ins and outs of British politics? Engage with trivia that delves deep into the heart of the British parliamentary system. The UK Parliament is a cornerstone of democratic governance, with traditions that date back centuries, influencing not only the UK but many countries worldwide.
Inside the debates and decisions, the British political landscape is as ancient as it is vibrant, filled with both historic moments and modern challenges. Understanding British politics means appreciating the intricate dance of power that has shaped much of global parliamentary evolution. Test your knowledge with these challenging trivia questions!
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Which country’s parliament is called the Storting?
Netherlands
Netherlands
Norway
Norway
New Zealand
New Zealand
Nigeria
Nigeria
The Althingi is the name of parliament in which country?
Austria
Austria
Iceland
Iceland
Latvia
Latvia
Denmark
Denmark
What did the Tory government introduce in 1973 in a bid to conserve electricity during industrial action by miners?
Three Day Week
Three Day Week
Twenty Hour Day
Twenty Hour Day
Fifty Minute Hour
Fifty Minute Hour
Forty Second Minute
Forty Second Minute
When Gordon Brown took over as PM, how many years had Labour been in continuous government?
10
10
14
14
6
6
8
8
When did the House of Lords surrender its absolute right to veto legislation?
1971
1971
1911
1911
1941
1941
2001
2001
Which of these did NOT serve as Chancellor under Margaret Thatcher?
Norman Lamont
Norman Lamont
Gordon Brown
Gordon Brown
John Major
John Major
Geoffrey Howe
Geoffrey Howe
On what did the ‘Corn Laws’ of 1804, impose a heavy tax?
Imported corn
Imported corn
Exported corn
Exported corn
Cornfalkes
Cornfalkes
Wasted corn
Wasted corn
Which member of Thatcher’s cabinet was nicknamed the ‘Rabbi of Bray’?
Nigel Lawson
Nigel Lawson
Malcolm Rifkind
Malcolm Rifkind
Michael Heseltine
Michael Heseltine
Leon Brittan
Leon Brittan
In which year was the voting age reduced from 21 to 18?
1966
1966
1970
1970
1969
1969
1971
1971
Which of these is a British MP NOT allowed to do?
Marry a foreigner
Marry a foreigner
Resign
Resign
Marry a Roman Catholic
Marry a Roman Catholic
Divorce
Divorce
What’s the nickname of former MP John Prescott?
Johnny Two Capris
Johnny Two Capris
Johnny Two Morris Minors
Johnny Two Morris Minors
Johnny Two Jags
Johnny Two Jags
Johnny Two Mercs
Johnny Two Mercs
In which year did all voting in British General Elections become secret?
1972
1972
1952
1952
1922
1922
1872
1872
Which former Labour Minister is a defector from the Tory Party?
Hazel Blears
Hazel Blears
Shaun Woodward
Shaun Woodward
Hilary Benn
Hilary Benn
Yvette Cooper
Yvette Cooper
In which year did Britain last have a Liberal Prime Minister?
1922
1922
1942
1942
1932
1932
1912
1912
Which political party ruled the UK throughout the 1980s?
Conservative
Conservative
LibDem
LibDem
Green
Green
Labour
Labour
In which decade did Britain first have a woman Prime Minister?
1970s
1970s
1930s
1930s
1990s
1990s
1950s
1950s
Which key figure in the Labour Government had previously been university lecturer and also worked in television?
John Prescott
John Prescott
Tony Blair
Tony Blair
Alastair Campbell
Alastair Campbell
Gordon Brown
Gordon Brown
What name is given to the group of ministers selected by the UK Prime Minister to form the government?
Welsh Dresser
Welsh Dresser
Cabinet
Cabinet
Cupboard
Cupboard
Sideboard
Sideboard
Neville Chamberlain was the Prime Minister at the outbreak of which war?
Boer War
Boer War
Falklands War
Falklands War
First Gulf War
First Gulf War
World War II
World War II
In which decade did Britain get its first female Prime Minister?
1990s
1990s
1930s
1930s
1950s
1950s
1970s
1970s
In which year was direct rule imposed on Northern Ireland by Westminster?
1972
1972
1974
1974
1970
1970
1968
1968
In which year did all women over 21 receive the vote in Britain?
1998
1998
1928
1928
1958
1958
2008
2008
In which decade did Tony Blair first become Prime Minister?
1990s
1990s
2000s
2000s
1980s
1980s
1970s
1970s
In which decade did the position ‘Secretary of State for War’ cease to be a Cabinet post in the UK?
50s
50s
60s
60s
70s
70s
40s
40s
Which British Prime Minister spoke of ‘peace in our time?’?
Eden
Eden
Chamberlain
Chamberlain
Home
Home
Attlee
Attlee
Which sorts of business did the UK Government have to ‘rescue’ to the tune of hundreds of billions of pounds in 2008?
Shoe retailers
Shoe retailers
Car rental firms
Car rental firms
Hairdressers
Hairdressers
Banks
Banks
Which Prime Minister did the IRA try to kill by blowing up the Grand Hotel in Brighton in 1984?
Heath
Heath
Blair
Blair
Thatcher
Thatcher
Major
Major
Which former Chancellor of the Exchequer was known as ‘Smuggins’?
Gordon Brown
Gordon Brown
Norman Lamont
Norman Lamont
Nigel Lawson
Nigel Lawson
Geoffrey Howe
Geoffrey Howe
Which member of the Government delivers the annual Budget speech?
Chancellor
Chancellor
Home Secretary
Home Secretary
Prime Minister
Prime Minister
Foreign Secretary
Foreign Secretary
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