The Scottish Parliament Life in the UK Test practice questions

These practice questions cover The Scottish Parliament, 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

1 · The Scottish Parliament

How many members does the Scottish Parliament have?

  1. 129Correct answer
  2. 33
  3. 15
  4. 60
Explanation

The Scottish Parliament has 129 members, elected by a form of proportional representation. It sits in Edinburgh.

2 · The Scottish Parliament

How many members does the Scottish Parliament have?

  1. 90
  2. 129Correct answer
  3. 47
  4. 60
Explanation

The Scottish Parliament has 129 members, called MSPs. They are elected by a form of proportional representation.

3 · The Scottish Parliament

Where does the Scottish Parliament sit?

  1. Belfast
  2. Cardiff
  3. EdinburghCorrect answer
  4. London
Explanation

The Scottish Parliament sits in Edinburgh, the capital city of Scotland. Its members are called MSPs.

4 · The Scottish Parliament

Where does the Scottish Parliament sit?

  1. EdinburghCorrect answer
  2. Westminster
  3. Cardiff
  4. Stormont
Explanation

The Scottish Parliament sits in Edinburgh, the capital city of Scotland.

5 · The Scottish Parliament

Where does the Scottish Parliament sit?

  1. Westminster
  2. Cardiff
  3. Stormont
  4. HolyroodCorrect answer
Explanation

The Scottish Parliament sits in Edinburgh, and its building is at Holyrood.

6 · The Scottish Parliament

How many members are in the Scottish Parliament?

  1. 129Correct answer
  2. 47
  3. 60
  4. 90
Explanation

The Scottish Parliament has 129 members, called MSPs.

7 · The Scottish Parliament

Where does the Scottish Parliament sit?

  1. 10 Downing Street
  2. Cardiff
  3. Belfast
  4. EdinburghCorrect answer
Explanation

The Scottish Parliament sits in Edinburgh, the capital city of Scotland. It was formed in 1999.

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