Chapter 5 Flashcards

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How often are the general elections held in the UK?
-Every year
-Every 2 years
-Every 4 years
-Every 5 years

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Every 5 years

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What is the name of the building where the Northern Ireland Assembly meet?
Westminster
Holyrood
Senedd
Stormont

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Stormont

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Which of the following is NOT a function of the House of Lords?
-Suggest amendments to existing laws
-Check laws that have been passed by the House of Commons
-Propose new laws
-Cancel existing laws

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Cancel existing laws

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How can you visit the Senedd?
-Contacting the Education Service
-Contacting the Senedd Booking Service
-Contacting an MP
-Contacting an MLA

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Contacting the Senedd Booking Service

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Which of the following is NOT the responsibility of the MPs?
-Scrutinise and comment on what the government is doing
-Represent everyone in the constituency
-Protect life and property
-Debate important national issues

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Protect life and property

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When Henry VIII took the title ‘King of Ireland’, English laws were introduced and everyone except for local leaders were expected to follow the instructions of the Lord Lieutenants in Dublin:
True
False

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False. When Henry VIII took the title ‘King of Ireland’, English laws were introduced and local leaders were expected to follow the instructions of the Lord Lieutenants in Dublin.

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The clock tower is named ‘Elizabeth Tower’ in honour of ___________.
-Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee in 2012
-Queen Elizabeth I’s Diamond Jubilee in 2012
-Queen Elizabeth II’s Golden Jubilee in 2002
-Queen Elizabeth I’s Golden Jubilee in 2002

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Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee in 2012

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When was Lincoln Cathedral built?
In the 19th century
In medieval times
After the Roman invasion
In the 18th century

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In medieval times

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How old was Edward VI when he died?
-15 years old
-1 year old
-12 years old
-17 years old

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15 years old

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Why was Queen Mary known as ‘Bloody Mary’?
-She used to drink a lot
-Because of all the blood from the wars she caused
-She was a devout Catholic and persecuted Protestants
-She used to punish people

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She was a devout Catholic and persecuted Protestants

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Which of the following lines from Shakespeare’s plays and poems is often still quoted?
-A daffodil by another name
-All the world’s a stage
-We shall never surrender
-You shall be with me

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-All the world’s a stage

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Where did Mary Stuart, the Queen of Scotland, spend most of her childhood?
Spain
Germany
Holland
France

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France

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During the Middle Ages, several cathedrals had windows of stained glass, telling stories about:
The journey of pilgrims to Canterbury
Noah’s Ark
The Bible and Christian saints
Medieval priests

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The Bible and Christian saints

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When did King Edward I of England introduced the Statute of Rhuddlan by which Wales annexed to the Crown of England?
In 1284
In 1235
In 1304
In 1340

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In 1284

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Which of the following public services can be controlled by the devolved administrations?
-Defence
-Immigration
-Foreign Affairs
-Education

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Education

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The Senedd has been suspended on a few occasions:
(True or False)

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False. The Northern Ireland Assembly has been suspended on a few occasions.

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The settlements of Scottish and English Protestants in Ulster (the northern province of Ireland) during the reigns of Elizabeth I and James I, who took over the land from Catholic landholders is known as:
-Plantations
-Cavaliers
-Puritans
-Pale

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Plantations

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Which of the following jobs is usually unpaid in England, Wales and Scotland?
-Magistrates and Justices of the Peace
-Civil Lawyers
-Wardens
-Policeman

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Magistrates and Justices of the Peace

In England, Wales and Scotland, Magistrates and Justices of the Peace (JPs) are members of the local community and they usually work unpaid and do not need legal qualifications.

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After King Alfred the Great defeated the Vikings, many of the Viking invaders stayed in Britain, especially in the east and north of England in an area called:
-Bayeux
-Stonehenge
-Danelaw
-Canute

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Danelaw

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The Reform Act of 1832 increased the number of people with the right to vote (True or False)

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True. The Reform Act of 1832 had greatly increased the number of people with the right to vote.

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Which of the following is a famous example of stained glass?
-York Minster
-Bayeux
-Vindolanda
-Housesteads

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York Minster

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Who defeated the English at the Battle of Bannockburn in 1314?
-Robert the Bruce
-King Edward I
-Admiral Nelson
-The Normans

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Robert the Bruce

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How long did the Hundred Years War fought between England and France last for?
-100 years
-101 years
-115 years
-116 years

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116 years

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When did Gordon Brown take over as Prime Minister from his predecessor Tony Blair?
-In 2007
-In 2008
-In 2009
-In 2010

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2007

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Which British writer wrote satirical novels including Brideshead Revisited? -Evelyn Waugh -Sir Arthur Conan Doyle -Sir Kingsley Amis -Thomas Hardy
Evelyn Waugh
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Where is the best preserved prehistoric village in northern Europe located? -Cardiff, Wales -Edinburgh, the capital of the Scotland -Orkney, off the north coast of Scotland -The Isle of Wight
Orkney, off the north coast of Scotland
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Which famous architect designed Dumfries House? -Sir Christopher Wren -Robert Adam -Sir Norman Foster -Dame Zaha Hadid
Robert Adam
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What did the Education Act of 1944 introduce? -Free primary education in England and Wales -Free secondary education in England and Wales -Free high school education in England and Wales -Free university education in England and Wales
Free secondary education in England and Wales
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Which of the following tribes invaded Britain? -The Jutes -The Angles -The Saxons -All of the above
All of the above
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Who wrote the novel Charlie and the Chocolate Factory? -Rudyard Kipling -Sir William Golding -Charles Dickens -Roald Dahl
Roald Dahl
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Who were the Huguenots? -Protestant refugees from France -Catholic refugees from Spain -Catholic refugees from Italy -Protestant refugees from Germany
Protestant refugees from France
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When was slavery abolished throughout the British Empire? 1833 1843 1844 1861
1833
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Magistrates and Justices of the Peace (JPs) are members of the _________. Government Local community British Society NHS
Local community
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Where can you find details about the small claims procedure? -From the local community -At the police station -At your local County Court or Sheriff Court -At any local shop
At your local County Court or Sheriff Court
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When is Mothering Sunday? -The Sunday three weeks before Easter. -The Sunday three weeks after Easter. -The Sunday three weeks before Christmas. -The Sunday three weeks after Christmas.
The Sunday three weeks before Easter.
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Which countries fought alongside Britain against Russia during the Crimean War? France and Cyprus Germany and Cyprus Germany and Turkey France and Turkey
France and Turkey
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When did William of Orange invade England to proclaim himself king? -1689 -1690 -1688 -1687
1688
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Which British painter is considered to be the artist who raised the profile of landscape painting? Joseph Turner David Allan John Constable Sir John Lavery
Joseph Turner
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What is the length of the Bayeux tapestry? 130 feet 230 feet 330 feet 320 feet
230 feet
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Which of the following countries is not a member of the Commonwealth? Swaziland Trinidad and Tobago Dominica Costa Rica
Costa Rica
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Which of the following are British overseas territories? -Ireland -The Canary Islands -St Helena -The Falkland Islands
-St Helena -The Falkland Islands
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Which of the following is the responsibility of the Chancellor of the Exchequer? Education Agriculture Economy Defence
Economy
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The public can listen to debates in the Palace of Westminster from public galleries in the House of Commons but not in the House of Lords: -True -False
False. The public can listen to debates in the Palace of Westminster from public galleries in both the House of Commons and the House of Lords.
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Which of the following organisations has no power to make laws but draws up conventions and charters, including the European Convention on Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms? -The UN Security Council -The Council of Europe -The United Nations -The European Union
The Council of Europe is responsible for the protection and promotion of human rights in those countries. It has no power to make laws but draws up conventions and charters, the most well-known of which is the European Convention on Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms, usually called the European Convention on Human Rights.
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Which Court deals with the most serious criminal cases, such as murder, in Scotland? The High Court The Sheriff Court The Court of Session The Crown Court
The High Court
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The leader of the opposition leads his or her party in pointing out what they see as the government’s (choose TWO options): Failures Achievements Strengths Weaknesses
Failures Weaknesses
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What is the minimum age requirement to drive a mopped in the UK? 16 18 20 21
16
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How many countries formed the European Economic Community (EEC) when it was first created in 1957? Five Six Seven Nine
Six
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Where is the office of the MPs located? -10 Downing Street -The House of Commons -The House of Lords -Buckingham Palace
The House of Commons
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Which TWO of the following statements is TRUE with regards to Magistrates and Justices of the Peace (JPs) in England, Wales and Scotland? -They usually work unpaid -They do not need legal qualifications -They are legally qualified -They are paid
They usually work unpaid They do not need legal qualifications
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The House of Commons is normally more independent of the government than the House of Lords: True False
False. The House of Lords is normally more independent of the government than the House of Commons.
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In Northern Ireland members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) are elected on the basis of: -Proportional representation -Personal achievements -First past the post system -Instant run-off
Proportional representation
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How can MPs be contacted (choose TWO options)? -By letter -By going to your local council and asking for an appointment -By phoning their constituency office -Through facebook
By letter By phoning their constituency office
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When were the United Nations set up? Before the Second World War After the Second World War Before the First World War Before the War of the Roses
After the Second World War
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Where can you find copies of the ‘Hansard’? In the Guardian newspaper In large libraries and at www.parliament.uk In the bookshop In any library
In large libraries and at www.parliament.uk
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How many senior MPs are appointed by the Prime Minister? Almost 30 15 About 20 25
About 20
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What name is given to the elected members of the European Parliament? AMs MEPs MPs MSPs
MEPs
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Which court deals with cases involving personal injury, family matters, breaches of contract and divorce in England and Wales? The Crown Court The High Court County Courts The Sheriff Court
County Courts
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What is the name of the building where the Scottish Parliament meet? Holyrood Senedd Westminster Stormont
Holyrood
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Which court deals with minor criminal cases in England, Wales and Northern Ireland? -The Justice of the Peace Court -The Magistrates’ Court -The High Court -The Crown Court
The Magistrates’ Court
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Who forms the shadow cabinet? -Senior opposition MPs appointed by the leader of the opposition -Junior opposition MPs appointed by the leader of the governing party -Junior opposition MPs appointed by the leader of the opposition -Local councillors
Senior opposition MPs appointed by the leader of the opposition
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How many devolved administrations are there in the UK? 2 3 4 5
3 There are three devolved administrations in the UK, this include: the Welsh government, the Scottish Parliament and the Northern Ireland Assembly.
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How can you visit the UK Parliament (choose TWO options)? -Arranging a tour through the visitor services -Writing to your local MP to ask for tickets -Queueing on the day at the public entrance -Contacting an MSP
Writing to your local MP to ask for tickets Queueing on the day at the public entrance
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Which of the following countries is NOT a member of the Commonwealth? Uganda Ghana Malawi Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe
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Who makes the decisions on government policies in the UK? -The monarch -Only the Prime Minister can make the decisions on government policies -The Prime Minister and the Cabinet -The monarch and the Prime Minister
The Prime Minister and the Cabinet
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What is the main function of the Council of Europe? -Protect and promote human rights -Promote international trade relationships -Maintain international peace -Recommend action when there are international crises and threats to peace
Protect and promote human rights
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How many members comprise the UN Security Council? 5 10 15 25
15
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What is the role of the shadow cabinet? -To keep order during political debates to make sure the rules are followed -To challenge the government and put forward alternative policies -To point out what they see as the government’s failures and weaknesses -To control important public appointments
To challenge the government and put forward alternative policies
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What name is given to the elected members of the Northern Ireland Assembly? MSPs MLAs MPs AMs
MLAs
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Which senior MP is responsible for issues relating to crime, policing and immigration? The Home Secretary The Foreign Secretary The Chancellor of the Exchequer The Prime Minister
The Home Secretary
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How can a person be protected from being forced into a marriage? -By giving them a place to stay away from their family -Court orders can be obtained to protect a person from being forced into a marriage -By speaking to the person’s parents -There are no laws in the UK to avoid this
Court orders can be obtained to protect a person from being forced into a marriage
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Which court usually deals with the MOST serious civil cases in Scotland? The Court of Session in Edinburgh The Crown Court The High Court The Magistrates’ Court
The Court of Session in Edinburgh
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Which of the following statements is TRUE? -Forcing another person to marry is a civil offence -Forcing another person to marry is a criminal offence -Forcing another person to marry is not punished in the UK -Forcing another person to marry is common in the UK
Forcing another person to marry is a criminal offence
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Which court deals with serious criminal offences in Wales? -The Sheriff Court -The Crown Court -The High Court -The Magistrates’ Court
The Crown Court
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What name is given to the elected members of the Welsh government? MSPs SMs MLAs MPs
SMs
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How do we call a set of principles by which a country is governed and which includes all of the institutions that are responsible for running the country and how their power is kept in check? Revolution Constitution Monarchy Democracy
Constitution
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How often are elections held for the Senedd? Every three years Every four years Every five years Every six years
Every four years
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What is the name given to the person appointed by local authorities to be the ceremonial leader of a particular council? -Council candidate -Mayor -Peer -Magistrate
Mayor
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Which court deals with the MOST serious criminal cases in Scotland, such as murder? The Magistrates’ Court The Sheriff Court The Crown Court The High Court
The High Court
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Who is the chief officer of the House of Commons? The Prime Minister The Speaker The Archbishop of Canterbury The leader of the opposition
The Speaker
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Who forms the judiciary? The judges together The Magistrates together The MPs together The judges and Magistrates together
The judges together
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Which court deals with minor criminal offences in Scotland? The Justice of the Peace Court The Magistrates’ Court The Sheriff Court The Crown Court
The Justice of the Peace Court
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If an MP dies or resigns, there will be a fresh election, which is known as: Hansard First past the post By-election Coalition
By-election
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A person who has not paid enough National Insurance contributions will not be able to receive certain contributory benefits including (choose TWO options): Jobseeker’s Allowance A full state retirement pension Housing benefit Working tax credits
Jobseeker’s Allowance A full state retirement pension
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How are life peers appointed? -By the monarch on the advice of the Prime Minister -By the Prime Minister on the advice of the King -By the shadow cabinet -By the MPs
By the monarch on the advice of the Prime Minister
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The UN was set up after the First World War and aims to prevent war and promote international peace and security: True False
False. The UN was set up after the Second World War and aims to prevent war and promote international peace and security.
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How many members does a jury have in Scotland? 15 10 14 16
15
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How can you visit the Northern Ireland Assembly (choose TWO options)? -Contacting the Education Service -Contacting an MSP -Contacting an MLA -Arranging a tour through the visitor services
Contacting the Education Service Contacting an MLA
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On which of the following issues the Northern Ireland Assembly CANNOT make decisions? Health Education The Environment Planning
Planning
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What name is given to the elected members of the Scottish Parliament? MSPs AMs MLAs MPs
MSPs Elected members of the Scottish Parliament are known as Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs).
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Which court deals with the most serious cases of children aged 10 to 17 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland? The High Court The Youth Court The Magistrates’ Court The Crown Court
The Crown Court
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When was the National Trust founded? 1890 1895 1980 1910
1895
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Who is married to the King of the United Kingdom? Kate, the Princess of Wales Camila, the Queen Consort Camila, the Princess of Wales Kate, the Queen Consort
Camila, the Queen Consort
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When did the ‘Habeas Corpus Act’ become law? In 1679 In 1669 In 1689 In 1709
In 1679
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When was the Treaty of Rome signed? 25th May 1957 25th March 1957 28th May 1957 28th March 1957
25th March 1957
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How often are the general elections held in the UK? Every year Every 2 years Every 4 years Every 5 years
Every 5 years
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How is the Speaker elected? -By other MPs in a secret ballot -By the members of the House of Lords by proportional representation -By the members of the House of Commons in a public ballot -By the Prime Minister
By other MPs in a secret ballot
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When was the Northern Ireland Parliament established for the first time? In 1922 In 1932 In 1925 In 1928
In 1922
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What name is given to the system used to deal with children and young people who have committed an offence in Scotland? -The Children’s Hearings System -The Youth Court System -The Sheriff Court for Young Children -The Young’s System
The Children’s Hearings System
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What is the function of the UN Security Council? -Recommend action when there are international crises and threats to peace -Recommend humanitarian action when there are natural disasters -Protect and promote human rights -Promote international trade relationships
Recommend action when there are international crises and threats to peace
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Which of the following charities works for the prevention of cruelty to children? -PDSA -RSPB -NSPCC -Crisis
The NSPCC is the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children.
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What does the term ‘Hansard’ relate to? -Official reports were proceedings in Parliament are published -A popular British soap opera -A festival which celebrates the founding of the Sikh community -A public holiday
Official reports were proceedings in Parliament are published
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In Wales, the jury has to listen to the evidence presented at the trial and then decide a verdict of ‘guilty’, ‘not guilty’ or ‘not proven’ based of what they have heard: (True or False)
False. The jury has to listen to the evidence presented at the trial and then decide a verdict of ‘guilty’ or ‘not guilty’ based of what they have heard. In Scotland (not Wales), a third verdict of ‘not proven’ is also possible.
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It is a civil offence to cause harassment, alarm or distress to someone because of their religion or ethnic origin (True or False)
False. It is a criminal offence to cause harassment, alarm or distress to someone because of their religion or ethnic origin.
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What is the relationship between the monarch and the government? -Approve the government’s decisions on government policies -Advise, warn and encourage the government’s decisions -Advise, encourage and approve the government’s decisions -Advise and approve the government’s decisions
Advise, warn and encourage the government’s decisions
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Where can people facing domestic violence get help from (choose TWO options)? -The NHS -The Citizens Advise Bureau -The Human Rights Commission -A solicitor
A solicitor or the Citizens Advice Bureau
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How many members does a jury have in England, Wales and Northern Ireland? 12 14 15 18
12
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Who is responsible for the creation of the European Convention on Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms? -The UN Security Council -The Council of Europe -The United Nations -The Commonwealth
-The Council of Europe
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Members of the House of Lords may stand for election to the House of Commons and are eligible for all public offices (True or False)
False. Members of the House of Lords may not stand for election to the House of Commons but are eligible for all other public offices.
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What does the following term ‘PDSA’ stand for? People’s Defence for Sick Animals People’s Dispensary for Sick Animals People’s Dispensary for Single Animals People’s Defence for Single Animals
People’s Dispensary for Sick Animals
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How long does it take to donate blood? -About half an hour -About an hour -About two hours -About 15 minutes
-About an hour
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How many members does the Senedd have? 40 50 60 75
60
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Who deals with cases involving personal injury, family matters, breaches of contract and divorce in Scotland? County Courts The Sheriff Court The Crown Court The High Court
The Sheriff Court Civil disputes such as people trying to get back money that is owed to them, cases involving personal injury, family matters, breaches of contract, and divorce are dealt with in the Sheriff Court in Scotland.
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What name is given to the members of the House of Lords? Cabinet Cavaliers Peers Housesteads
Peers
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Magistrates and Justices of the Peace (JPs) are members of: The House of Commons The Cabinet The local community The Parliament
The local community
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For what sort of claims is the small claims procedure in Northern Ireland used? Claims of less than £3,000 Claims of less than £4,000 Claims of less than £5,000 Claims of less than £6,000
Claims of less than £3,000
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Which TWO of the following charities work with homeless people? Friends of the Earth Shelter Crisis Oxfam
Shelter Crisis
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When was the voting age reduced to 18 for men and women? 1965 1969 1919 1929
1969
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What is the opposition? The second largest party in the House of Lords The third largest party in the House of Commons The second largest party in the House of Commons The third largest party in the House of Lords
The second largest party in the House of Commons
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Which THREE of the following groups form part of the British government? -The police -The cabinet -The local organizations -The judiciary
The police The cabinet The judiciary
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Many MPs, SMs and MSPs hold regular local events where constituents can go in person to talk about issues that are of concern to them. These are known as: Hansard Local ‘surgeries’ Local ‘meetings’ Constituents ‘reunions’
Local ‘surgeries’
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Which Act introduced the Forced Marriage Protection Orders for England, Wales and Northern Ireland in 2008? -The Forced Marriage (Civil Protection) Act 2007 -The Free Marriage (Civil Protection) Act 2007 -The Forced Marriage (Civil Protection) Act 2011 -The Free Marriage (Civil Protection) Act 2011
The Forced Marriage (Civil Protection) Act 2007
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Which of the following is a ceremonial role to be undertaken by the King? -Opening the new parliamentary session every year -Visiting the major cities in the UK once every six months -Choosing the Prime Minister -Giving a speech on New Year’s Eve
Opening the new parliamentary session every year
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Which Court deals with the most serious civil cases in England, Wales and Northern Ireland? -The County Court -The Crown Court -The High Court -The Sheriff Court
The High Court
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The UK is one of the five permanent members of the Security Council: True False
True
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Which of the following four changes did the Chartists NOT campaign for? -For any man to be able to stand as MP -Secret ballots -Elections every six years -For MPs to be paid
Elections every six years
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Which of the following is a criminal offence? -Selling tobacco to someone under the age of 18 -Owing money to someone -Discrimination in the workplace -Selling faulty goods or services
Selling tobacco to someone under the age of 18
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Which court deals with serious criminal offences in Northern Ireland? The Sheriff Court The Crown Court The Magistrates’ Court The High Court
The Crown Court In England, Wales and Northern Ireland, serious criminal offences are tried in front of a judge and a jury in a Crown Court.
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When was the Scottish Parliament formed? In 2000 In 2002 In 1999 In 1998
1999
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How many verdicts are possible in trials in Scotland? -Two: ‘guilty’ or ‘not guilty’ -Three: ‘guilty’, ‘not guilty’ or ‘not proven’ -Three: ‘guilty’, ‘not guilty’ or ‘on hold’ -Two: ‘guilty’ or ‘not proven’
Three: ‘guilty’, ‘not guilty’ or ‘not proven’
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Citizens of Liechtenstein can drive in the UK for as long as their driving license is valid: True False
True. If your driving licence if from a country in the European Union (EU), Iceland, Liechtenstein or Norway, you can drive in the UK for as long as your licence is valid.
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When were the Forced Marriage Protection Orders introduced for England, Wales and Northern Ireland, which aimed at protecting a person from being forced into a marriage, or to protect a person in a forced marriage? 2007 2008 2010 2011
2008
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The right to a fair trial is not included amongst the principles of the European Convention of Human Rights: True False
False. The right to a fair trial is one of the principles of the European Convention of Human Rights.
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Prohibition of thought, conscience and religion is one of the principles included in the European Convention of Human Rights: (True or False)
False. Freedom of thought, conscience and religion is one of the principles included in the European Convention of Human Rights
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The right to life and the right to liberty and security are some of the principles included in the European Convention of Human Rights: True False
True
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When are local elections for councillors held in most local authorities? In May In March In February In June
In May
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In England, Wales and Scotland, most minor criminal cases are dealt with in a Magistrates’ Court: True False
False. In England, Wales and Northern Ireland, most minor criminal cases are dealt with in a Magistrates’ Court. In Scotland, minor criminal offences go to a Justice of the Peace Court.
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When did the UK sign the European Convention of Human Rights? 1940 1945 1950 1955
1950
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Which of the following is NOT a devolved administration? The Scottish Parliament The Senedd The Irish Parliament The Northern Ireland Assembly
The Irish Parliament
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What was the name of the European Union when it was first established? European Political Union Union of European Countries European Economic Community Europe United
European Economic Community
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Which Act incorporated the European Convention of Human Rights into UK law? The Discrimination Act 1995 The Equality Act 2010 The Freedom Act 2012 The Human Rights Act 1998
The Human Rights Act 1998