Which UK city was the first to have a directly elected mayor?
a) London
b) Manchester
c) Birmingham
d) Bristol
Answer: a) London
How often are the mayoral elections typically held in the UK?
a) Every 2 years
b) Every 3 years
c) Every 4 years
d) Every 5 years
Answer: c) Every 4 years
Which political party won the first-ever London mayoral election in 2000?
a) Labour Party
b) Conservative Party
c) Liberal Democrats
d) Green Party
Answer: a) Labour Party
What is the term for the local government area that is headed by a directly elected mayor?
a) Municipality
b) Borough
c) County
d) Metropolitan District
Answer: a) Municipality
Who serves as both the ceremonial leader and executive leader in a mayoral authority?
a) Council Leader
b) Deputy Mayor
c) Chief Executive
d) Mayor
Answer: d) Mayor
Which city in the UK has a combined authority and metro mayor known as the “Metro Mayor”?
a) Manchester
b) Liverpool
c) Birmingham
d) Newcastle
Answer: a) Manchester
In addition to London, how many other English cities have directly elected mayors as of 2021?
a) 5
b) 10
c) 15
d) 20
Answer: d) 20
What is the term for the law that grants powers and establishes the framework for mayoral elections?
a) City Act
b) Mayor’s Charter
c) Local Governance Act
d) Localism Act
Answer: d) Localism Act
Which city in the UK has a directly elected mayor known as the “Boris Bike Mayor” due to his involvement in the bike-sharing scheme?
a) London
b) Manchester
c) Birmingham
d) Bristol
Answer: a) London
In mayoral elections, what voting system is commonly used where voters rank candidates in order of preference?
a) First Past the Post
b) Single Transferable Vote
c) Supplementary Vote
d) Proportional Representation
Answer: c) Supplementary Vote
What is the role of a Deputy Mayor in a mayoral authority?
a) To assist with ceremonial duties
b) To oversee environmental issues
c) To represent the local police force
d) To act as the mayor’s legal advisor
Answer: a) To assist with ceremonial duties
Who is responsible for overseeing the administration and services of a mayoral authority?
a) Chief Executive
b) Deputy Mayor
c) Council Leader
d) Local MP
Answer: a) Chief Executive
Which UK city’s mayoral election made international headlines when a comedian ran as a candidate and came in fourth place?
a) London
b) Bristol
c) Manchester
d) Liverpool
Answer: b) Bristol
Which city’s mayoral authority includes the London Boroughs and the City of London?
a) Greater London
b) Metropolitan Boroughs
c) City of Westminster
d) Inner London Boroughs
Answer: a) Greater London
In the context of mayoral elections, what is the term for the process by which voters can remove an elected official from office?
a) Recall Election
b) Impeachment
c) Vote of No Confidence
d) Early Election
Answer: a) Recall Election
Which political figure famously served as the Mayor of London from 2008 to 2016?
a) Tony Blair
b) Theresa May
c) Boris Johnson
d) Jeremy Corbyn
Answer: c) Boris Johnson
What is the role of a Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) in relation to mayoral authorities?
a) To oversee the transport department
b) To manage cultural affairs
c) To lead on environmental issues
d) To oversee policing and crime prevention
Answer: d) To oversee policing and crime prevention
What is the term for the practice of combining the roles of the mayor and council leader in a mayoral authority?
a) Mayoral Consolidation
b) Dual Leadership
c) Civic Fusion
d) Mayor-Leader Model
Answer: d) Mayor-Leader Model
Which city’s mayoral election in 2021 saw the re-election of the incumbent mayor despite a strong challenge from a former Member of Parliament?
a) Manchester
b) Bristol
c) Birmingham
d) London
Answer: d) London
What is the term for the process by which the mayor’s budget is approved or rejected by the local council?
a) Fiscal Review
b) Budget Assessment
c) Financial Scrutiny
d) Budget Setting
Answer: c) Financial Scrutiny
In which mayoral authority is the London Assembly responsible for scrutinizing the actions of the mayor?
a) Greater Manchester
b) West Midlands
c) Greater London
d) Merseyside
Answer: c) Greater London
What is the term for the official document that sets out the mayor’s priorities and plans for the local area?
a) Civic Manifesto
b) Local Charter
c) Mayoral Mandate
d) Strategic Plan
Answer: d) Strategic Plan
Which political party traditionally supports policies that prioritize economic growth and business development in mayoral authorities?
a) Labour Party
b) Conservative Party
c) Liberal Democrats
d) Green Party
Answer: b) Conservative Party
What is the term for the process of adjusting the powers and responsibilities of mayoral authorities?
a) Mayoral Revision
b) Reformulation
c) Devolution
d) Mayoral Restructuring
Answer: c) Devolution
Which city’s mayoral authority oversees the “Tyne and Wear Metro” system?
a) Manchester
b) Birmingham
c) Newcastle
d) Liverpool
Answer: c) Newcastle
What is the term for the power that allows mayoral authorities to make decisions about local public transportation?
a) Transport Authority
b) Transit Power
c) Transport Devolution
d) Public Transit Responsibility
Answer: c) Transport Devolution
In mayoral elections, what is the term for the candidate who receives the most first-preference votes but not necessarily an overall majority?
a) Runner-up
b) Front-runner
c) Top Contender
d) First Past the Post Winner
Answer: b) Front-runner
What is the term for the law that governs the conduct of mayoral elections and other local elections in the UK?
a) Election Act
b) Local Governance Act
c) Mayoral Election Act
d) Representation of the People Act
Answer: d) Representation of the People Act
Which city’s mayoral election in 2021 resulted in a victory for an independent candidate who was a former Conservative MP?
a) Manchester
b) Bristol
c) London
d) Birmingham
Answer: b) Bristol
What is the term for the power that allows mayoral authorities to make decisions about housing and planning?
a) Housing Authority
b) Urban Planning Power
c) Planning Devolution
d) Housing and Development Responsibility
Answer: c) Planning Devolution
Which political party traditionally supports policies that address environmental protection and sustainability in mayoral authorities?
a) Labour Party
b) Conservative Party
c) Green Party
d) Liberal Democrats
Answer: c) Green Party
What is the term for the official residence of the mayor in a mayoral authority?
a) Civic House
b) Mayor’s Mansion
c) City Hall
d) Mayoral Residence
Answer: c) City Hall
In mayoral elections, what is the term for the process by which second-preference votes are reallocated until a candidate receives an overall majority?
a) First Past the Post
b) Proportional Representation
c) Single Transferable Vote
d) Supplementary Vote
Answer: c) Single Transferable Vote
What is the term for the practice of elected mayors working together to address common issues affecting multiple cities?
a) Civic Cooperation
b) Mayoral Alliance
c) Urban Coalition
d) City Region Collaboration
Answer: d) City Region Collaboration
Which UK city has a mayoral authority that includes an area known as the “West of England Combined Authority”?
a) Manchester
b) Bristol
c) Birmingham
d) Liverpool
Answer: b) Bristol
What is the term for the process of negotiating and implementing agreements between mayoral authorities and national governments?
a) Mayoral Diplomacy
b) Civic Negotiations
c) Mayoral Pacts
d) City Deals
Answer: d) City Deals
In mayoral elections, what is the term for the power that allows the mayor to make decisions without seeking approval from the local council?
a) Executive Power
b) Mayoral Authority
c) Mayor’s Mandate
d) Mayoral Discretion
Answer: a) Executive Power
Which city’s mayoral election in 2021 saw a former council leader from the Labour Party elected as mayor?
a) Manchester
b) Bristol
c) London
d) Birmingham
Answer: a) Manchester
What is the term for the power that allows mayoral authorities to raise revenue through local taxation?
a) Fiscal Autonomy
b) Taxation Authority
c) Revenue Power
d) Local Taxation Privilege
Answer: a) Fiscal Autonomy
In mayoral elections, what is the term for the official who oversees the conduct of the election and ensures its fairness?
a) Mayor’s Clerk
b) Election Supervisor
c) Returning Officer
d) Ballot Controller
Answer: c) Returning Officer
Which political party traditionally supports policies that focus on local community development and engagement in mayoral authorities?
a) Labour Party
b) Conservative Party
c) Liberal Democrats
d) Green Party
Answer: c) Liberal Democrats
What is the term for the power that allows mayors to make decisions about healthcare and public health?
a) Health Autonomy
b) Public Health Authority
c) Health Devolution
d) Healthcare Power
Answer: b) Public Health Authority
In mayoral elections, what is the term for the minimum percentage of votes required to win an election if no candidate receives an overall majority?
a) Plurality Threshold
b) Majority Quota
c) Election Minimum
d) Winning Margin
Answer: b) Majority Quota
What is the term for the power that allows mayors to make decisions about education and schools?
a) Education Authority
b) School Management Power
c) Education Devolution
d) Learning Autonomy
Answer: c) Education Devolution
In which UK city’s mayoral authority is the mayor known for his involvement in advocating for LGBTQ+ rights?
a) Manchester
b) London
c) Bristol
d) Birmingham
Answer: b) London
What is the term for the practice of using an alternative voting system in mayoral elections to ensure the winning candidate has broad support?
a) Proportional Representation
b) Ranked Choice Voting
c) Preferential Voting
d) Mixed-Member System
Answer: b) Ranked Choice Voting
Which city’s mayoral election in 2021 saw the re-election of a mayor who had previously served as a government minister?
a) Manchester
b) Bristol
c) Birmingham
d) London
Answer: c) Birmingham
What is the term for the process by which candidates submit their nomination papers to stand in a mayoral election?
a) Candidate Registration
b) Nomination Procedure
c) Electoral Application
d) Mayoral Candidacy
Answer: b) Nomination Procedure
In mayoral elections, what is the term for the official list of candidates and their party affiliations that is published before the election?
a) Candidate Register
b) Electoral Roster
c) Ballot Paper
d) Statement of Candidacy
Answer: a) Candidate Register
Which political party traditionally supports policies that emphasize social equality and welfare in mayoral authorities?
a) Labour Party
b) Conservative Party
c) Green Party
d) Liberal Democrats
Answer: a) Labour Party
