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Should parliamentary procedures be modernised?

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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Q1.True or false, the name of the box that the PM stands at in the House of Commons is the Despatch box?

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Q2.True or false, the person responsible for keeping order in the House of Commons is the Serjeant at Arms?

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Q3.True or false, the Serjeant at Arms has a sword?

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Q4.True or false, there are six rows of benches on either side of the Speaker's chair in the House of Commons?

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Q5.True or false, the Lancet is a record of what is said in the House of Commons?

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.True or false, the name of the box that the PM stands at in the House of Commons is the Despatch box?

1/5

Q2.True or false, the person responsible for keeping order in the House of Commons is the Serjeant at Arms?

2/5

Q3.True or false, the Serjeant at Arms has a sword?

3/5

Q4.True or false, there are six rows of benches on either side of the Speaker's chair in the House of Commons?

4/5

Q5.True or false, the Lancet is a record of what is said in the House of Commons?

5/5

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Should parliamentary procedures be modernised?

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Q1.True or false, most traditions in the Palace of Westminster are steeped in history?

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Q2.True or false, several countries, such as Canada, have similar traditions to the ones observed at the Palace of Westminster?

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Q3.True or false, the Queen is our monarch?

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Q4.True or false, UK General Elections use the 'First Past the Post' voting system?

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Q5.True or false, the Magna Carta was signed by King Henry in 1215?

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Should parliamentary procedures be modernised?

Check your learning by doing this quick quiz!

Q1.True or false, most traditions in the Palace of Westminster are steeped in history?

1/5

Q2.True or false, several countries, such as Canada, have similar traditions to the ones observed at the Palace of Westminster?

2/5

Q3.True or false, the Queen is our monarch?

3/5

Q4.True or false, UK General Elections use the 'First Past the Post' voting system?

4/5

Q5.True or false, the Magna Carta was signed by King Henry in 1215?

5/5

Lesson summary: Should parliamentary procedures be modernised?

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