1. What is the official name of Malta’s parliament?
a) Parliament of Malta
b) House of Representatives
c) Senate of Malta
d) National Assembly
Answer: b) House of Representatives
2. How often are general elections held in Malta for the House of Representatives?
a) Every 3 years
b) Every 4 years
c) Every 5 years
d) Every 6 years
Answer: c) Every 5 years
3. The President of Malta is elected by:
a) Popular vote
b) The Prime Minister
c) The House of Representatives
d) The Archbishop
Answer: c) The House of Representatives
4. The Maltese Constitution was adopted in which year?
a) 1950
b) 1964
c) 1974
d) 1987
Answer: b) 1964
5. What is the role of the President of Malta in the government?
a) Head of Government
b) Head of State
c) Prime Minister
d) Speaker of the House
Answer: b) Head of State
6. The Maltese Parliament is unicameral, meaning it has:
a) One house
b) Two houses
c) Three houses
d) Four houses
Answer: a) One house
7. Who appoints the Prime Minister of Malta?
a) The President
b) The House of Representatives
c) The Archbishop
d) The Monarch of the United Kingdom
Answer: a) The President
8. How many electoral districts are there in Malta for the House of Representatives elections?
a) 8
b) 10
c) 12
d) 15
Answer: a) 8
9. What is the main role of the Speaker of the House of Representatives?
a) Head of Government
b) Head of State
c) Presiding over parliamentary sessions
d) Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
Answer: c) Presiding over parliamentary sessions
10. The Maltese legal system is based on a combination of:
a) Roman and Islamic law
b) Common law and civil law
c) Canon law and Napoleonic Code
d) Hindu law and customary law
Answer: b) Common law and civil law
11. The Maltese Cabinet is headed by the:
a) President
b) Prime Minister
c) Speaker of the House
d) Chief Justice
Answer: b) Prime Minister
12. The Maltese political party known as the Nationalist Party (Partit Nazzjonalista) is ideologically aligned with:
a) Socialism
b) Conservatism
c) Liberalism
d) Communism
Answer: b) Conservatism
13. What is the official residence of the President of Malta called?
a) San Anton Palace
b) The Grandmaster’s Palace
c) Verdala Palace
d) Villa Francia
Answer: a) San Anton Palace
14. The Maltese Parliament consists of how many members in total?
a) 65
b) 75
c) 85
d) 95
Answer: b) 75
15. What is the term length for the President of Malta?
a) 3 years
b) 4 years
c) 5 years
d) 6 years
Answer: c) 5 years
16. Malta’s political party known as the Labour Party (Partit Laburista) is ideologically aligned with:
a) Socialism
b) Conservatism
c) Liberalism
d) Nationalism
Answer: a) Socialism
17. The Attorney General in Malta is appointed by:
a) The President
b) The Prime Minister
c) The House of Representatives
d) The Chief Justice
Answer: b) The Prime Minister
18. What is the primary function of the Ombudsman in Malta?
a) Legal advisor to the President
b) Investigate complaints against public authorities
c) Head of the Electoral Commission
d) Chief of the Armed Forces
Answer: b) Investigate complaints against public authorities
19. The Maltese Civil Service is responsible for:
a) National defense
b) Implementing government policies
c) Religious affairs
d) Foreign diplomacy
Answer: b) Implementing government policies
20. In Maltese politics, what does MP stand for?
a) Ministerial Partner
b) Member of Parliament
c) Ministerial Position
d) Maltese President
Answer: b) Member of Parliament
21. Which European Union institution is responsible for representing Malta’s interests in the EU?
a) European Commission
b) European Parliament
c) Council of the European Union
d) European Central Bank
Answer: c) Council of the European Union
22. The Maltese electoral system is based on which voting method?
a) First-past-the-post
b) Proportional representation
c) Mixed-member proportional
d) Ranked-choice voting
Answer: b) Proportional representation
23. The Maltese Constitution guarantees freedom of:
a) Speech
b) Religion
c) Assembly
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
24. The Commissioner for Standards in Public Life in Malta is responsible for:
a) Economic policy
b) Ensuring ethical behavior in public office
c) Foreign affairs
d) Environmental protection
Answer: b) Ensuring ethical behavior in public office
25. What is the official currency of Malta?
a) Maltese pound
b) Euro
c) Lira
d) Shilling
Answer: b) Euro
26. Which body in Malta has the authority to interpret the Constitution?
a) Supreme Court
b) Constitutional Court
c) Court of Appeal
d) High Court
Answer: a) Supreme Court
27. The Maltese Coat of Arms features a shield with a:
a) Cross
b) Lion
c) Eagle
d) Key
Answer: d) Key
28. The Maltese Commissioner of Police is responsible for:
a) National defense
b) Law enforcement
c) Foreign affairs
d) Economic planning
Answer: b) Law enforcement
29. The Maltese public broadcaster is known as:
a) Malta Broadcasting Corporation (MBC)
b) Malta Television Network (MTN)
c) Public Broadcasting Services (PBS)
d) National Radio and Television (NRT)
Answer: c) Public Broadcasting Services (PBS)
30. The role of the President’s official residence, San Anton Palace, includes hosting:
a) International conferences
b) State banquets and receptions
c) Religious ceremonies
d) Military parades
Answer: b) State banquets and receptions
31. The Maltese flag consists of two vertical bands of white and:
a) Blue
b) Red
c) Green
d) Yellow
Answer: a) Blue
32. In the Maltese Parliament, what is the title of the head of the opposition party?
a) Opposition Leader
b) Chief Opposition Member
c) Shadow Prime Minister
d) Opposition Chief Whip
Answer: a) Opposition Leader
33. The Maltese Ministry responsible for foreign affairs is known as the Ministry of:
a) External Relations
b) Foreign Affairs
c) International Affairs
d) Global Relations
Answer: a) External Relations
34. Which Maltese political party has traditionally been associated with social democratic policies?
a) Nationalist Party
b) Labour Party
c) Democratic Party
d) Green Party
Answer: b) Labour Party
35. The Maltese judiciary is independent and is headed by the:
a) Chief Justice
b) Attorney General
c) Ombudsman
d) Chief Magistrate
Answer: a) Chief Justice
36. The Maltese Ministry of Education and Employment oversees:
a) Education and labor policies
b) Defense and security
c) Healthcare and social services
d) Finance and economic planning
Answer: a) Education and labor policies
37. The President of Malta has the power to:
a) Veto legislation
b) Appoint the Prime Minister
c) Dissolve the Parliament
d) All of the above
Answer: c) Dissolve the Parliament
38. The Maltese Commissioner for Data Protection is responsible for:
a) Environmental protection
b) Consumer rights
c) Safeguarding personal data
d) Investigating corruption
Answer: c) Safeguarding personal data
39. The Maltese electoral system uses a quota system for:
a) Determining parliamentary salaries
b) Allocating seats in the House of Representatives
c) Appointing the President
d) Selecting Cabinet members
Answer: b) Allocating seats in the House of Representatives
40. The Maltese Ministry of Finance is responsible for:
a) Foreign affairs
b) Economic planning and public finances
c) Education and employment
d) Health and social services
Answer: b) Economic planning and public finances
41. The Maltese Auditor General is appointed by:
a) The Prime Minister
b) The President
c) The House of Representatives
d) The Archbishop
Answer: c) The House of Representatives
42. The Maltese local councils are responsible for:
a) National defense
b) Local governance and services
c) Foreign relations
d) Judiciary
Answer: b) Local governance and services
43. The Maltese Commissioner for Voluntary Organizations is tasked with regulating:
a) Political parties
b) Religious institutions
c) Non-governmental organizations (NGOs)
d) Trade unions
Answer: c) Non-governmental organizations (NGOs)
44. The Maltese Armed Forces are collectively known as the:
a) Royal Army
b) Knights of Malta
c) Maltese Defense Force
d) Armed Forces of Malta
Answer: d) Armed Forces of Malta
45. The Maltese Commissioner for Children safeguards the rights and welfare of:
a) Minors
b) Elderly
c) Women
d) Immigrants
Answer: a) Minors
46. The Maltese Electoral Commission is responsible for:
a) National security
b) Conducting elections and referendums
c) Economic policies
d) Environmental protection
Answer: b) Conducting elections and referendums
47. The Maltese Ministry of Gozo focuses on the development and well-being of the:
a) Capital city
b) Smallest island
c) Largest island
d) Tourist areas
Answer: b) Smallest island
48. In the Maltese Parliament, what is the title of the official responsible for maintaining order during sessions?
a) Sergeant-at-Arms
b) Chief Whip
c) Speaker
d) Ombudsman
Answer: a) Sergeant-at-Arms
49. The Maltese Commissioner for Environment and Planning oversees policies related to:
a) Transportation
b) Conservation and urban planning
c) Agriculture
d) Tourism
Answer: b) Conservation and urban planning