Test 13 Flashcards
(24 cards)
Which TWO rights are offeredby the UK to citizens and permanent residents?
A - Free groceries for everyone and the right to a fair trial
B - Long lunch breaks of Friday and a right to a fair trial
C - Freedom of speech and a right to a fair trial
D - Freedom of speech and free groceries for everyone
C
Which is correct?
A - The small claims procedure is an informal way of helping people to settle minor dispute
B - The small claims procedure helps people to make small home insurance claims
A
Which of the following the capital of Wales?
A - Swansea
B - Cardiff
C - Edinburgh
D - Belfast
B
Which is correct?
A - It is free to visit the House of Parliament to listen to debates
B - It costs £15 per person to visit the House of parliament to listen to debates
A
True or False:
The “Swinging Sixties” is a reference to the 1860s
False
Which of the following is correct?
A - The official church of state in England is the Church of England
B - There is no official Church of state in England
A
Which TWO are associated with the UK?
A - The shamrock and rose
B - Cactus and olive tree
C - Rose and cactus
D - Shamrock and cactus
A
Which of the following statement is correct?
A - “The Divine Right of Kings” was the idea that the English King should rule France
B - “The Divine Right of Kings” was the idea that the king was directly appointed by God to rule
B
Which TWO records tell us about England during the time of William the conqueror?
A - The Domesday Book and the Bayeux Tapestry
B - The Dairy of Samuel Pepys and the Bayeux Tapestry
C - The Domesday book and the Magna Carta
D - The Diary of Samuel Pepys and the Magna Carta
A
Which is Correct?
A - Police and Crime Commissioners are appointed through a public election
B - Police and Crime COmmissioners are appointed by local councils
A
What is the name of the UK currency?
A - Dollar
B - Euro
C - Pound sterling
D - Yen
C
Which TWO of the following were introduced in the early 20th century?
A - Child benefit and free school meals
B - The National Health Service and Child Benefits
C - The National Health service and old-age pensions
D - Old age pensions and free school meals
D
Who opens the new parliament session each year?
A - The Archbishop of Canterbury
B - The PM
C - The Speaker
D - The King
D
True or False:
The Scottish parliament can pass laws for Scotland on all matters
False
Which of the following statement is correct?
A - The King is the ceremonial lead of the Commonwealth
B - The king is the ceremonial lead of NATO
A
Which change was introduced by the Education Act 1944?
A - New public examinantion
B - Free secondary education in England and Wales
C - Primary education for all
D - The requirement to wear a school uniform
B
Which of the following responsibilties will you have ?
A - To keep your dog on a lead at all times
B - To avoid shopping on a Sunday
C - To look ater yourself and your family
D - To grow your own vegetables
C
Which is correct?
A - Hadrian’s wall was built by the Roman Emperor Hadrian
B - Hadrian’s wall was built by the Picts to keep out the Romans
A
True or False?
The National Citizen Service provides military training for young people
False
In everyday language people may say rain stopped play. From which sport?
A - Football
B - Cricket
C - Rugby league
D - Horse Racing
B
Which is correct?
A - The Battle of Argincourt is commemorated in the Bayeux Tapestry
B - The Battle of Hastings is commemorated in the Bayeux Tapestry
B
Which cross on the Union Jack represents the patron saint of Scotland?
A - The diagonal white cross
B - The diagonal red cross
C - The upright red cross
D - none of these
A
Which TWO of the followoing are linked to Football?
A - The Premier League and The Open
B - UEFA and the Premier League
C - The Ashes and UEFA
D - The Ashes and the Open
B
True or False:
The Lake District is England’s largest national park
True
