Which TWO points about slavery are correct?
Answer:
A, C — William Wilberforce played an important role in ending slavery, which was eventually abolished in the British Empire in 1833. The Quakers set up the first anti-slavery groups in the late 1700s.
The devolved administrations each have their own civil service
Answer:
B — The devolved administrations each have their own civil service.
The leader of the opposition appoints senior opposition MPs to be
Answer:
A
Citizens of the United Kingdom, the Irish Republic, or the Commonwealth, aged ______, may stand for public office
Answer:
A
How many members does a jury in Scotland have?
Answer:
D — In England, Wales and Northern Ireland a jury has 12 members, and in Scotland a jury has 15 members.
What happens when a member of Parliament (MP) dies or resigns?
Answer:
C — When an MP dies or resigns, a by-election is held. This is an election held in that constituency to elect a new MP.
In which year were women given the right to vote at the age of 21,the same as men?
Answer:
B — Shortly before Emmeline's death in 1928, women were given the right to vote at the age of 21, the same as men.
How old do you have to be to have your name placed on the electoral register
Answer:
B
In 2002, a public vote decided that Winston Churchill was the Greatest Briton of all time
Answer:
A — The British Prime Minister from 1940 until 1945, was voted by the British public as the Greatest Briton of all time
When a member of Parliament (MP) resigns or dies, what is the election called that is held to replace them?
Answer:
C
Members in the Welsh Assembly can speak English and Welsh, and all Assembly publications are in both languages
Answer:
A
What must you do if someone tries to persuade you to join a terrorist cause?
Answer:
A — If you think someone is trying to persuade you to join an extremist or terrorist cause, you should notify your local police force.
The Prime Minister's official residence is
Answer:
B
Only members of the public who have their name on the electoral register can listen to debates in the Palace of Westminster in the House of Lords
Answer:
B — 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.
Who chairs the debates at the House of Commons?
Answer:
C
You have to be at least 21 years old to stand for election as an MP
Answer:
B — Anyone aged 18 or over can stand for election as an MP but they are unlikely to win unless they have been nominated to represent one of the major political parties.
Who was the first British Prime Minister?
Answer:
D
Drivers can use their driving licence until they are 70 years old, after that, The licence is valid for ______ year(s) at a time after driver reaches 70 years of age
Answer:
C
For most people, the right amount of income tax is automatically taken from their bank account by direct debit
Answer:
B
The second-largest party in the House of Commons is called the opposition.
Answer:
A — The second-largest party in the House of Commons is called the opposition.
In England, Wales and Scotland, Magistrates and Justices of the Peace (JPs) usually work unpaid and do not need legal qualifications
Answer:
A
Who sat in the House of Lords in the middle ages?
Answer:
D — The nobility, great landowners and bishops sat in the House of Lords.
A jury is made up of
Answer:
B
The Commonwealth can suspend any of its members
Answer:
B — Membership is voluntary. The Commonwealth has no power over its members, although it can suspend membership.
MPs can only be contacted at their office in the House of Commons.
Answer:
B
What to do next
- Try Practice Test 2 in the same chapter.
- Re-read the study notes for Government & Law.
- Sit a full 24-question timed mock test when you are ready.