British politocal History answers

1.- _____T_______ In 1066 William of Normandy invaded Britain.

2.- ______F______ In the 18th century Britain got stuck with the Irish.

3.- _____T_______ In 1922 Britain kept the southern 6 counties of Ireland.

4.- _______T_____ It is wrongly believed that the Magna Carta was a relative of president Jimmy Carter.

5.- _______T_____ The Magna Carta gave rights to landowners.

6.- ______T______ The middle class started to vote in 1832.

7.- _______F_____ Women received their right to vote in 1929.

II.- GIVE APPROPRIATE ANSWERS TO THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS

1.- The Majesty’s government is the name of the British government. Is that name appropriate? Why?

Ans: No, because the queen doesn't have any authority in the government.

2.- What house is most relevant? The Upper house (House of Lords) or The Lower House (House of Commons)? What is the role of each house?

Ans: House of Commons: 650 members that work together on the Parlament. House of Lords: people that inheritate their possition and don't influence the Parlament at all.

3.- Who are the main political parties?

Ans: Conservatives, Liberal Democrats and Labour.

4.- Why is Winston Churchill one of the most relevant political figures?

Ans: Because  he is one of the most inspirational leaders in history and also because his two finger salute.

5.- What were Churchill, Thatcher and Blair nicknames?

Ans: British Bulldog, Attila the Hen and Bush' poodle.