1. The United Kingdom has a written constitution.

Bonne réponse : Faux

Bien vu. The UK has an uncodified constitution, meaning it is not written in a single document.

2. The British monarch is the head of state.

Bonne réponse : Vrai

Exact. The monarch (currently King Charles III) is the head of state, but the role is largely ceremonial.

3. The Prime Minister is elected directly by the British people.

Bonne réponse : Faux

Correct. The Prime Minister is not directly elected; they are the leader of the party that wins the most seats in the House of Commons.

4. The House of Commons is the lower house of the UK Parliament.

Bonne réponse : Vrai

Tout juste. The House of Commons is the lower house, and its members are elected by the public.

5. Members of the House of Lords are all elected.

Bonne réponse : Faux

Bravo. Most members of the House of Lords are appointed (life peers) or hereditary peers, not elected.

6. The UK general election is held every four years.

Bonne réponse : Faux

Exact. General elections are held at least every five years, but can be called earlier by the Prime Minister.

7. Scotland has its own devolved parliament.

Bonne réponse : Vrai

Bien vu. The Scottish Parliament was established in 1999 and has powers over areas like education and health.

8. The UK is a federal state.

Bonne réponse : Faux

Correct. The UK is a unitary state with devolved administrations, not a federation.

9. The monarch can veto any law passed by Parliament.

Bonne réponse : Faux

Tout juste. Royal assent is a formality; no monarch has refused a bill since 1708.

10. The Leader of the Opposition is a member of the House of Commons.

Bonne réponse : Vrai

Bravo. The Leader of the Opposition is typically the leader of the second-largest party in the Commons.