Flashcards on The United Kingdom: An Overview
The United Kingdom: An Overview for Students & Exams
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United Kingdom
34 cards
Card 1
Question: What is the full name of the UK?
Answer: The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Card 2
Question: Where is the UK located geographically?
Answer: On islands in the north-west of Europe
Card 3
Question: How is the UK’s climate described?
Answer: Mild and rainy; winters aren’t very cold and summers aren’t very hot
Card 4
Question: What is the British flag called and what are its colours?
Answer: The Union Jack; red, white and blue
Card 5
Question: What are the four parts (constituent countries) of the UK?
Answer: England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
Card 6
Question: What type of political system does the UK have?
Answer: A constitutional monarchy with a parliamentary form of government
Card 7
Question: Who is the head of state of the UK?
Answer: King Charles III
Card 8
Question: What are the two houses of the UK Parliament?
Answer: The House of Commons and the House of Lords
Card 9
Question: How are members of the House of Commons chosen and how often are elections held?
Answer: Members are elected by people in general elections every 5 years
Card 10
Question: How is the Prime Minister chosen?
Answer: The leader of the party with the most members in the House of Commons becomes the Prime Minister