| Some questions about… the history |
Question 1
When was parliament established?
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1987![]()
1999![]()
2002
Question 2
For what purpose?
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To administer the country.![]()
To elect members of the government.![]()
To debate issues and legislate for Scotland.
Question 3
How many political groups are represented in parliament?
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6![]()
9![]()
7![]()
4
Question 4
How many members are there?
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112![]()
129![]()
150![]()
It depends on the weeks.
Question 5
In what year did the first debate take place in the Scottish Parliament?
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2004![]()
1999![]()
2001
| Some questions about… the building |
Question 6
When was the building built and who is its architect?
Question 7
What is the particular shape of the structure?
| Some questions about… the place |
Question 8
In which part of Edinburgh is the parliament located?
Question 9
How is the landscape around the parliament?
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Urban landscape with many skyscrapers.![]()
Natural landscape with vegetation.![]()
Industrial landscape.
Question 10
On which "hill" is the parliament based?
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On Arthur’s seat.![]()
On Elisabeth's seat.![]()
On Mc Craig's seat.
| True or false? |
Question 11
The debates are closed to the public.
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True![]()
False
Question 12
The various religious currents are represented at a time when they can express themselves.
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True![]()
False
Question 13
The supreme legislature of the country is constituted by the Parliament of the United Kingdom in London.
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True![]()
False
Question 14
Parliament does not elect the Prime Minister.
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True![]()
False
Question 15
Immigration is a reserved issue.
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True![]()
False
Question 16
The Scottish Parliament and the Scottish Government are the same organizations, they are synonyms.
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True![]()
False
| What is happening in the House of Debates? All members of Parliament may take part in meetings of the Chamber of Debates. |
Question 17
In addition to discussions on proposals for new legislation, the Chamber's activities may include:
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Debates: These are discussions between MPs, normally based on a motion.![]()
Questions to the Prime Minister.![]()
Oral questions (sittings where Members of Parliament ask questions to ministers and deputy ministers).![]()
Ministerial statements: These statements allow ministers and associate ministers to inform Parliament of urgent issues or make policy announcements.![]()
One hour of decisions: Members often vote on motions debated during the day.
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