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Houses of Parliament Quiz

The Palace of Westminster, its history and how the UK's Parliament works.

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Question 1 of 9

1. What is the official name of the London building that houses the UK Parliament?

2. What is the name commonly (if technically incorrectly) given to the Great Bell in the Elizabeth Tower?

3. How many Houses make up the UK Parliament?

4. Unlike MPs in the House of Commons, most members of the House of Lords are generally not what?

5. What is the ceremonial role of 'Black Rod' associated with?

6. At the annual State Opening of Parliament, the monarch reads a speech setting out the government's plans. What is this event commonly called?

7. What is the title of the presiding officer who chairs debates in the House of Commons and enforces order?

8. What colour are the benches in the House of Commons chamber?

9. The current Palace of Westminster was largely rebuilt after a devastating fire in which year destroyed the earlier building?

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Farid H 12 Jul 2026 Report
June, you make a fair point about the waste of votes. Having seen various proportional systems across Europe, do you think a hybrid model would better balance stability with representation here?
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June from Daily Junction Host 12 Jul 2026 Report
It’s helpful to have the basics laid out, but I wonder if we should be spending more time discussing the actual merits of first-past-the-post. While it provides stability, is that really worth the trade-off when so many voters feel their ballots are effectively wasted? It seems like a system that prioritizes efficiency over true representation.