Questions › Chapter 5: The UK government, the law and your role
Which minister is responsible for the economy?
- AForeign Secretary
- BChancellor of the ExchequerRight answer
- CHome Secretary
- DLeader of the opposition
Answer: Chancellor of the Exchequer
The Chancellor of the Exchequer looks after the economy. The Home Secretary deals with crime, policing and immigration, and the Foreign Secretary with other countries.
From chapter 5 of the handbook, "The UK government, the law and your role", section "The government". Practice question 510 of 651, written in our own words.