The Northern Ireland Assembly — Life in the UK Test practice questions
These practice questions cover The Northern Ireland Assembly, part of the The UK government, the law and your role chapter of the official handbook, Life in the United Kingdom: A Guide for New Residents. The correct answer and a clear explanation sit under every question.
Practice questions
How many elected members does the Northern Ireland Assembly have?
- 60
- 54
- 129
- ✓ 90 — Correct answer
Explanation
The Northern Ireland Assembly has 90 elected members, known as MLAs. They are elected with a form of proportional representation.
How many elected members are in the Northern Ireland Assembly?
- 129
- 47
- 60
- ✓ 90 — Correct answer
Explanation
The Northern Ireland Assembly has 90 elected members, known as MLAs.
How many elected members are in the Northern Ireland Assembly?
- ✓ 90 — Correct answer
- 20
- 60
- 129
Explanation
The Northern Ireland Assembly has 90 elected members, known as MLAs.
Who meets in the Northern Ireland Assembly at Stormont?
- ✓ MLAs — Correct answer
- MPs
- MSPs
- AMs
Explanation
In Northern Ireland, elected members are known as MLAs, and they meet at Stormont in Belfast.