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Election Administration: Election Administration in the United Kingdom

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Who is responsible for administering elections in the United Kingdom?

  1. The Electoral Commission

  2. The Home Office

  3. The Ministry of Justice

  4. The Cabinet Office


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Electoral Commission is an independent body responsible for regulating elections and referendums in the United Kingdom.

What is the role of the Electoral Commission?

  1. To ensure that elections are conducted fairly and efficiently

  2. To promote public awareness of the electoral process

  3. To investigate allegations of electoral fraud

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Electoral Commission has a wide range of responsibilities, including ensuring that elections are conducted fairly and efficiently, promoting public awareness of the electoral process, and investigating allegations of electoral fraud.

How many members does the Electoral Commission have?

  1. 5

  2. 10

  3. 15

  4. 20


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Electoral Commission has 15 members, who are appointed by the Queen on the advice of the Prime Minister.

What is the term of office for members of the Electoral Commission?

  1. 3 years

  2. 5 years

  3. 7 years

  4. 10 years


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Members of the Electoral Commission serve a term of office of 5 years.

What is the budget of the Electoral Commission?

  1. £10 million

  2. £20 million

  3. £30 million

  4. £40 million


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Electoral Commission's budget is £20 million per year.

How many staff does the Electoral Commission have?

  1. 100

  2. 200

  3. 300

  4. 400


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Electoral Commission has around 300 staff.

What is the Electoral Commission's headquarters?

  1. London

  2. Birmingham

  3. Manchester

  4. Glasgow


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Electoral Commission's headquarters is in London.

What is the Electoral Commission's website?


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Electoral Commission's website is www.electoralcommission.org.uk.

What is the Electoral Commission's email address?


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Electoral Commission's email address is [email protected].

What is the Electoral Commission's phone number?

  1. 020 7276 2000

  2. 0300 200 3500

  3. 0800 107 3000

  4. 0845 606 0252


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Electoral Commission's phone number is 0300 200 3500.

What is the Electoral Commission's Twitter account?

  1. @ElectoralCommUK

  2. @ElectoralComm

  3. @ElectoralCommission

  4. @ElectoralCommUK


Correct Option: A,D
Explanation:

The Electoral Commission's Twitter account is @ElectoralCommUK.

What is the Electoral Commission's Facebook page?


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Electoral Commission's Facebook page is www.facebook.com/ElectoralCommissionUK.

What is the Electoral Commission's YouTube channel?


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Electoral Commission's YouTube channel is www.youtube.com/ElectoralCommissionUK.

What is the Electoral Commission's Instagram account?

  1. @ElectoralCommissionUK

  2. @ElectoralCommission

  3. @ElectoralCommUK

  4. @ElectoralComm


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Electoral Commission's Instagram account is @ElectoralCommissionUK.

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