Year 8

How is the UK government organised?

Year 8

How is the UK government organised?

Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. In this lesson, we will explore the organisation of the UK Government. It will look at the roles of the Monarch, the Prime Minister, the Cabinet and other ministers. It will introduce the different UK Government departments and focus on the work of the Treasury.

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5 Questions

Q1.
Who is the leader of the government?
Chancellor
Ministers
MPs
Correct answer: Prime Minister
Q2.
True or false, there are 21 cabinet ministers?
False
Correct answer: True
Q3.
Which government department oversees the government's finances and economic policy?
Economics Department
Finance Department
Money Department
Correct answer: Treasury Department
Q4.
What is the name given to the Minister responsible for a government department?
Lead Minister
Minister-in-charge
Prime Minister
Correct answer: Secretary of State
Q5.
True or false, the Prime Minister is also an MP?
False
Correct answer: True