Questions › Chapter 5: The UK government, the law and your role
Which TWO statements about the Speaker are correct?
Choose two answers.
- AThe Speaker is neutral and stands for no political partyRight answer
- BThe Speaker is a member of the House of Lords
- CThe Speaker is an MP who still represents a constituencyRight answer
- DThe Speaker is appointed by the monarch
Answer: The Speaker is neutral and stands for no political party and The Speaker is an MP who still represents a constituency
The Speaker stays neutral between the parties, but is still an MP who represents a constituency and helps local people with their problems.
From chapter 5 of the handbook, "The UK government, the law and your role", section "The British constitution". Practice question 498 of 651, written in our own words.