Should parliamentary procedures be modernised?
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- In this lesson, we will look at various parliamentary procedures that occur in the Houses of Parliament, such as the state opening of Parliament, and consider if they need to be modernised.
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5 Questions
Q1.
True or false, the name of the box that the PM stands at in the House of Commons is the Despatch box?
False
Q2.
True or false, the person responsible for keeping order in the House of Commons is the Serjeant at Arms?
False
Q3.
True or false, the Serjeant at Arms has a sword?
False
Q4.
True or false, there are six rows of benches on either side of the Speaker's chair in the House of Commons?
True
Q5.
True or false, the Lancet is a record of what is said in the House of Commons?
True
5 Questions
Q1.
True or false, most traditions in the Palace of Westminster are steeped in history?
False
Q2.
True or false, several countries, such as Canada, have similar traditions to the ones observed at the Palace of Westminster?
False
Q3.
True or false, the Queen is our monarch?
False
Q4.
True or false, UK General Elections use the 'First Past the Post' voting system?
False
Q5.
True or false, the Magna Carta was signed by King Henry in 1215?
True