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Committee Comparison Across Countries

Description: This quiz will test your knowledge about the various committees that exist in different countries and their functions.
Number of Questions: 15
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What is the main function of a standing committee in a legislature?

  1. To consider and report on bills

  2. To oversee the executive branch

  3. To conduct investigations

  4. To draft legislation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Standing committees are permanent committees that are responsible for considering and reporting on bills. They hold hearings, hear testimony from experts, and make recommendations to the full legislature.

Which country has a unicameral legislature?

  1. United States

  2. United Kingdom

  3. Canada

  4. India


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The United Kingdom has a unicameral legislature, meaning that it has only one chamber. The House of Commons is the only chamber in the UK Parliament.

What is the name of the committee in the US House of Representatives that is responsible for overseeing the intelligence community?

  1. House Intelligence Committee

  2. House Armed Services Committee

  3. House Foreign Affairs Committee

  4. House Judiciary Committee


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The House Intelligence Committee is responsible for overseeing the intelligence community, including the CIA, FBI, and NSA.

Which country has a bicameral legislature?

  1. United States

  2. United Kingdom

  3. Canada

  4. India


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The United States has a bicameral legislature, meaning that it has two chambers. The Senate and the House of Representatives are the two chambers in the US Congress.

What is the name of the committee in the Canadian House of Commons that is responsible for overseeing the environment?

  1. House Environment Committee

  2. House Natural Resources Committee

  3. House Agriculture Committee

  4. House Fisheries and Oceans Committee


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The House Environment Committee is responsible for overseeing the environment, including climate change, pollution, and water quality.

Which country has a multi-party system?

  1. United States

  2. United Kingdom

  3. Canada

  4. India


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

India has a multi-party system, meaning that there are more than two major political parties. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Indian National Congress (INC) are the two largest parties in India.

What is the name of the committee in the Indian Lok Sabha that is responsible for overseeing the Ministry of Home Affairs?

  1. Home Affairs Committee

  2. Internal Security Committee

  3. Law and Justice Committee

  4. Public Safety Committee


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Home Affairs Committee is responsible for overseeing the Ministry of Home Affairs, which is responsible for internal security, law enforcement, and disaster management.

Which country has a two-party system?

  1. United States

  2. United Kingdom

  3. Canada

  4. India


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The United States has a two-party system, meaning that there are two major political parties. The Democratic Party and the Republican Party are the two largest parties in the United States.

What is the name of the committee in the UK House of Commons that is responsible for overseeing the Ministry of Defence?

  1. Defence Committee

  2. Armed Forces Committee

  3. National Security Committee

  4. Foreign Affairs Committee


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Defence Committee is responsible for overseeing the Ministry of Defence, which is responsible for the UK's armed forces.

Which country has a proportional representation electoral system?

  1. United States

  2. United Kingdom

  3. Canada

  4. India


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Canada has a proportional representation electoral system, meaning that the number of seats that a party wins in an election is proportional to the number of votes that it receives.

What is the name of the committee in the Canadian Senate that is responsible for overseeing the Department of Finance?

  1. Finance Committee

  2. Banking Committee

  3. Economics Committee

  4. Budget Committee


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Finance Committee is responsible for overseeing the Department of Finance, which is responsible for the Canadian economy.

Which country has a first-past-the-post electoral system?

  1. United States

  2. United Kingdom

  3. Canada

  4. India


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The United Kingdom has a first-past-the-post electoral system, meaning that the candidate who receives the most votes in a constituency wins the seat.

What is the name of the committee in the Indian Rajya Sabha that is responsible for overseeing the Ministry of External Affairs?

  1. External Affairs Committee

  2. Foreign Relations Committee

  3. International Affairs Committee

  4. Global Affairs Committee


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The External Affairs Committee is responsible for overseeing the Ministry of External Affairs, which is responsible for India's foreign policy.

Which country has a parliamentary system of government?

  1. United States

  2. United Kingdom

  3. Canada

  4. India


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The United Kingdom has a parliamentary system of government, meaning that the executive branch is responsible to the legislature.

What is the name of the committee in the US Senate that is responsible for overseeing the Department of State?

  1. Foreign Relations Committee

  2. International Relations Committee

  3. Global Affairs Committee

  4. Diplomacy Committee


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Foreign Relations Committee is responsible for overseeing the Department of State, which is responsible for US foreign policy.

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