General

Question 1

How many members does the NI assembly have?

Answer 1

108

Question 2

Name 2 British overseas territories ?

Answer 2

St Helena and The Falkland Islands

Question 3

at what court are youth’s trialed ?

Answer 3

The Youth Court

Question 4

which landmark is the largest expanse fo fresh water in mainland Britain?

Answer 4

Loch Lomond

Question 5

name the 3 main parts of government ?

Answer 5

the cabinet, the judiciary and the police

Question 6

which court deals with minor criminal offences in Scotland

Answer 6

The Justice of the Peace Court

Question 7

name a popular area for walkers and UNESCO world heritage site ?

Answer 7

Hadrian’s Wall

Question 8

where is Europe’s longest dry ski slope?

Answer 8

Edinburgh

Question 9

the small claims procedure in NI is less than

Answer 9

£3,000

Question 10

what is the name of Admiral Nelson’s ship that can be visited in Portsmouth?

Answer 10

HMS victory

Question 11

where do the NI assembly meet?

Answer 11

Stormont

Question 12

what is the system used to deal with children who have committed an offence in Scotland ?

Answer 12

The Children’s Hearings System

Question 13

how can you visit the Norther Ireland Assembly ?

Answer 13

by contacting the education service and by contacting and MLA

Question 14

how is the speaker elected?

Answer 14

by other MPs in a secret ballot

Question 15

in which county is Maiden Castle?

Answer 15

Dorset

Question 16

where is the National Museum?

Answer 16

Cardiff

Question 17

where can you find the Bayeux tapestry?

Answer 17

France

Question 18

where is the statue of Boudicca, the queen of the Iceni?

Answer 18

On Westminster Bridge

Question 19

how big is Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park ?

Answer 19

720 square miles

Question 20

Do Magistrates and Justices of the Peace usually get paid for their work and need legal qualifications?

Answer 20

no

Question 21

where is the MP’s office?

Answer 21

the house of commons

Question 22

how tall is the London Eye?

Answer 22

135 metres

Question 23

How many national parks in England, Wales and Scotland ?

Answer 23

15

Question 24

in NI a new qualified driver must show a plate with which letter after passing the test?

Answer 24

R

Question 25

when is it an offence to not have MOT certificate?

Answer 25

if your vehicle is more than 3 years old or without car insurance

Question 26

where is the Millennium Stadium

Answer 26

Cardiff

Question 27

which UK landmark was voted as Britain's favourite view in 2007?

Answer 27

Wastewater in the Lake District

Question 28

what are magistrates and justice of the peace called?

Answer 28

Local community

Question 29

what was the Norman system of land ownership called?

Answer 29

Feudalism

Question 30

what are members of the house of commons called?

Answer 30

MPs

Question 31

how many members are there in the National Assembly?

Answer 31

60

Question 32

where is Giant's Causeway that was formed 50 million years ago ?

Answer 32

NI

Question 33

do shops have to accept NI and Scottish banknotes?

Answer 33

no

Question 34

who looks after Edinburgh Castle?

Answer 34

Historic Scotland

Question 35

where can you visit Admiral Nelson's ship known as HMS victory?

Answer 35

Portsmouth

Question 36

court that deals with minor criminal cases in England, Wales and Norther Ireland

Answer 36

Magistrates' Court

Question 37

court that deals with minor criminal cases in Scotland

Answer 37

Peace Court

Question 38

Where are the youth cases heard in Scotland?

Answer 38

There is a Children's Hearings System

Question 39

What celebrates the end of Ramadan?

Answer 39

Eid ul Adha

Question 40

How many ‘local authorities’ does the city of London have?

Answer 40

33

Question 41

when was the Scottish parliment established?

Answer 41

1999

Question 42

What is the maximum fine if you watch TV without a valid TV licence?

Answer 42

£1,000

Question 43

What percentage of the UK population is Muslim?

Answer 43

4%

Question 44

How many National Parks are there in the UK?

Answer 44

15

Question 45

Which of these words is based on Norman words?

Answer 45

park and beauty

Question 46

For which TWO subjects are the Secretaries of State responsible?

Answer 46

education and defense

Question 47

What is the money limit for small claims procedures in England and Wales ?

Answer 47

10K

Question 48

What is the judiciary responsible for ?

Answer 48

Interpreting the law

Question 49

Where are the most serious civil cases heard in England and Wales ?

Answer 49

High Court

Question 50

How often do ministers meet to discuss important issues

Answer 50

Weekly

Question 51

How many members does the Scottish Parliament have ?

Answer 51

129

Question 52

How many members does the Welsh assembly have

Answer 52

60

Question 53

What two roles are school governors and boards responsible for ?

Answer 53

Monitoring and evaluating school performance as well as setting strategic direction of the school

Question 54

Does the speaker represent parliament on ceremonial occasions ?

Answer 54

Yes

Question 55

How many counties in Ireland remained in the UK under Northern Ireland

Answer 55

6

Question 56

Where can you get details about the small claims procedure ?

Answer 56

Your local county court

Question 57

Where are the most serious civil cases dealt with in Scotland ?

Answer 57

Court of session in Edinburgh

Question 58

Why was Big Ben names Elizabeth Tower

Answer 58

Queen Elizabeth’s I Diamond Jubilee

Question 59

In which two countries were PCCs elected in

Answer 59

England and Wales

Question 60

What is the percentage of Sikhs living in the UK

Answer 60

1%

Question 61

What age do you need to be to be asked to serve on the jury

Answer 61

18 to 70

Question 62

When was Margaret Thatcher elected to join the parliament

Answer 62

1959

Question 63

Where are minor criminal cases in England, Wales and NI heard ?

Answer 63

Magistrates court

Question 64

Who can stand for office as a local councillor

Answer 64

British, Irish, Eligible Commonwealth Citizens and EU citizens

Question 65

Do magistrates and special constables get paid?

Answer 65

No

Question 66

What are elected members of the National Assembly of Wales known as?

Answer 66

AMs