The UK government, the law and your role
What is a 'constituency' in the context of UK parliamentary elections?
- ○A committee that scrutinises government spending
- ✓A geographical area that elects one Member of Parliament
- ○A group of Cabinet ministers responsible for a policy area
- ○A type of debate held in the House of Lords
Correct answer
A geographical area that elects one Member of Parliament
A constituency is a specific geographical area of the UK, each of which elects one MP to represent it in the House of Commons.
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