Wales and Scotland use a system called 'individual registration'. All those entitled to vote must complete their own registration forms.
Answer:
B — In Northern Ireland a system called 'individual registration' operates and all those entitled to vote must complete their own registration form. Once registered, people stay on the register provided their personal details do not change.
At which festival are mince pies traditionally eaten?
Answer:
C — Mince pies are traditionally eaten at Christmas time. People also eat roast turkey and Christmas pudding.
The symbol of Lancaster was a red rose and the symbol of York was a white rose and the war between the House of Lancaster and the House of York was called
Answer:
C
The phrase ‘the Dunkirk spirit’ is still used today to describe Britons pulling together in the face of adversity.
Answer:
A — The phrase ‘the Blitz spirit’ is still used today to describe Britons pulling together in the face of adversity.
The Prime Minister cannot be changed until the next General election
Answer:
A — The Prime Minister can be changed if the MPs in the governing party decide to do so, or if he or she wishes to resign.
What percentage of the workforce are women?
Answer:
C — Women in Britain today make up about half of the workforce. On average, girls leave school with better qualifications than boys. More women than men study at university.
Which of these statements about the Commonwealth is true?
Answer:
B — The Commonwealth is an association of countries that support each other and work together towards shared goals in democracy and development.
How many years did the Romans remain in Britain?
Answer:
D
Where was Emmeline Pankhurst born?
Answer:
C — Emmeline Pankhurst was born in Manchester in 1858. She set up the Women’s Franchise League in 1889, which fought to get the vote in local elections for married women.
King Henry VIII created the Church of England when the Pope refused to grant him a divorce.
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A — Henry broke away from the Roman Catholic Church so he could divorce his wife Catherine of Aragon and marry Anne Boleyn. He married six times in total and had one son.
Which of these are known as 'peers'?
Answer:
B — Members of the House of Lords, known as peers, are not elected by the people and do not represent a constituency.
During the Bronze age people lived in roundhouses and buried their dead in tombs called round barrows
Answer:
B — The statement is true
How often are members of Parliament (MPs) elected?
Answer:
D — MPs are elected at a General Election, which is held at least every five years.
Who opens the new parliamentary session each year?
Answer:
D — The monarch opens the new parliamentary session each year. It is one of a number of important ceremonial roles.
Which two of the following records give us information about England during the reign of William I?
Answer:
B, C
When was the Magna Carta established?
Answer:
A — There were few formal limits to the king’s power until 1215. In that year, King John was forced by his noblemen to agree to a number of demands. The result was a charter of rights called the Magna Carta (which means the Great Charter). The Magna Carta established the idea that even the king was subject to the law. It protected the rights of the nobility and restricted the king’s power to collect taxes or to make or change laws.
EastEnders and Coronation Street are popular soap operas.
Answer:
A — British television shows a wide variety of programmes. Popular programmes include regular soap operas such as Coronation Street and EastEnders.
How old must you be to drive a motor vehicle in the UK?
Answer:
D
Which TWO things are you required to have to apply for ILR or British Citizenship?
Answer:
A, C — In order to apply for ILR or Naturalization as a British Citizen you must have a valid life in the UK pass certificate and good knowledge of English language
When is a by-election for a parliamentary seat held?
Answer:
C — If an MP dies or resigns, there will be a fresh election, called a by-election, in his or her constituency.
The UK has hosted the Olympic Games on three occasions
Answer:
A, C, F
Britain has never been at war with France
Answer:
B — Britain fought many wars with France during the Middle Ages and later
What is the function of the monarch in government?
Answer:
A
The Speaker is elected by fellow MPs using the open ballot system
Answer:
B — The Speaker is chosen by other MPs in a secret ballot.
How did you do?
- 22–24 correct: excellent — you are ready to book the real exam.
- 18–21 correct: a pass on the day, but tighten your weakest chapter before booking.
- Below 18: spend a few more days with the study guide and chapter practice tests, then try another mock.