Question 1

Which African nation holds the world record for the highest percentage of women in its lower house of parliament?

Accepted Answer

Rwanda

Question 2

The legislative body of Switzerland, comprising the National Council and the Council of States, is known by what collective name?

Accepted Answer

Federal Assembly

Question 3

The President of the United States addresses a joint session of the U.S. Congress annually in an event known as the 'State of the ______' address.

Accepted Answer

Union

Question 4

The Parliament of Australia is located in which capital city?

Accepted Answer

Canberra

Question 5

The Knesset is the unicameral parliament of which Middle Eastern country?

Accepted Answer

Israel

Question 6

Which small island nation in the Pacific Ocean has one of the world's smallest parliaments, with only 19 members?

Accepted Answer

Nauru

Question 7

The concept of the 'Ombudsman', an official appointed to investigate complaints against public authorities, originated in the parliament of which Scandinavian country?

Accepted Answer

Sweden

Question 8

The Parliament of Iran is known by what specific name?

Accepted Answer

Majlis

Question 9

Which European microstate boasts one of the world's oldest continuously operating legislatures, the Grand and General Council, tracing its origins to 1600?

Accepted Answer

San Marino

Question 10

In the United Kingdom, members of the House of Lords primarily gain their seats through which method?

Accepted Answer

Appointment

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