choose 3/5

Question 1

explain what council tax is and how it is set and calculated.

Answer 1

Bands a-h
exemptions
based on the capital value of a property and the assumption of 2 adults
local tax which helps pay for public services in that area

Question 2

FIVE current roles and/or powers retained by Britain’s constitutional monarchy.

Answer 2

symbolic powers (head of state)
head of commonwealth
the supreme governor of COFE
commander in chief of armed forces
head of executive legislation and judiciary
authorises Royal Mint to print money

Question 3

Ofsted’s key roles and powers are.

Answer 3

1992 post thatcher
school and childcare watchdog
inspections (all school settings), reports, recommendations and close schools
ratings - good outstanding and requires improvements