Year 9
Year 9

What does the civil service do?

Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. In this lesson, we will look at the role of the civil service. We explore what the role entails and the differences between a civil servant and a government minister.

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5 Questions

Q1.
True or false, the Queen is the Head of Government?
Correct answer: False
True
Q2.
True or false, there are 650 constituencies voting in a general election?
False
Correct answer: True
Q3.
True or false, the parliament is the same as government?
Correct answer: False
True
Q4.
True or false, the Prime Minister is responsible for selecting the cabinet?
False
Correct answer: True
Q5.
True or false, the UK uses a voting method called 'proportionate representation'?
Correct answer: False
True

5 Questions

Q1.
True or false, the civil service is elected at a general election?
Correct answer: False
True
Q2.
True or false, a government minister's job is permanent?
Correct answer: False
True
Q3.
True or false, civil servants are politically motivated?
Correct answer: False
True
Q4.
True or false, civil servants are there to advise on policies?
False
Correct answer: True
Q5.
True or false, there are many different job opportunities available within the civil service?
False
Correct answer: True