What do you know about the Scottish Parliament?

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What do you know about the Scottish Parliament?

What do you call someone elected to the Scottish Parliament? Councillor B. MP C. MSP D. MEP E. Don’t know

2. Where is the Scottish Parliament based? Glasgow B. Edinburgh C. Aberdeen D. Dundee E. Don’t know

3. Which politician heads up the Scottish Parliament? Prime Minister B. First Minister C. Presiding Officer D. Speaker E. Don’t know

4. The Presiding Officer of the Scottish Parliament makes laws B. is the head of the Scottish Government C. chairs debates D. takes part in committee meetings E. Don’t know

5. How much does it cost to watch a debate from the public gallery of the Parliament? It’s free B. £1 C. £5 D. £10 E. Don’t know

6. How many MSPs are there? 56 B. 73 C. 129 D. 273 E. Don’t know

7. From what age can you vote in a Scottish Parliament election? 16 B. 17 C. 18 D. 21 E. Don’t know

8. When is the next Scottish Parliament election due to be held? 2019 B. 2020 C. 2021 D. 2022 E. Don’t know

9. The Scottish Parliament cannot change the law on one of these? Which one? Immigration B. Health C. Education D. Renewable energy E. Don’t know  

10. How many signatures does a public petition to the Scottish Parliament need in order for the Parliament to consider it? 1 B. 100 C. 1000 D. 10,000 E. Don’t know

11. What takes place at the Scottish Parliament on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings on the days when Parliament is meeting? Debates in the Chamber B. Committee meetings C. Time for Reflection D. Jazzercise E. Don’t know

12. The Scottish Government is made up of the First Minister, Ministers and Law Officers B. the First Minister and Presiding Officer C. all MSPs D. the First Minister and Prime Minister E. Don’t know