Pakistan is part of the Commonwealth
Answer:
B — Pakistan is currently part of the Commonwealth
The Scottish Parliament can pass legislation on all matters
Answer:
B — Policy and laws governing defence, foreign affairs, immigration, taxation and social security all remain under central UK government control. However, many other public services, such as education, are controlled by the devolved administrations.
What is the main purpose of the Opposition?
Answer:
D — The opposition form the shadow cabinet and their role is to challenge the government and put forward alternative policies.
Which TWO kings believed in the 'Divine Right of Kings'?
Answer:
A, C — James I and his son Charles I were less skilled politically. Both believed in the 'Divine Right of Kings': the idea that the king was directly appointed by God to rule. They thought that the king should be able to act without having to seek approval from Parliament.
How many years did Charles I try to rule without Parliament?
Answer:
A — For 11 years, Charles I found ways in which to raise money without Parliament’s approval but eventually trouble in Scotland meant that he had to recall Parliament.
By-election takes place only when an MP resigns.
Answer:
B — If an MP dies or resigns, there will be a fresh election, called a byelection, in his or her constituency.
Who do some local councils appoint as a ceremonial leader?
Answer:
D — Many local authorities appoint a mayor, who is the ceremonial leader of the council. (However in some towns, a mayor is elected to be the effective leader of the administration.)
Examples of civil laws are
Answer:
B, E, F
A jury is made up of members of the ______ chosen at random from the local electoral register
Answer:
B
When King Charles I tried to impose a revised Prayer Book on the Presbyterian Church in Scotland, which TWO events occurred?
Answer:
A, D — Charles I wanted the worship of the Church of England to include more ceremony and introduced a revised Prayer Book. He tried to impose this Prayer Book on the Presbyterian Church in Scotland and this led to serious unrest. A Scottish army was formed and Charles could not find the money he needed for his own army without the help of Parliament. In 1640, he recalled Parliament to ask it for funds. Many in Parliament were Puritans, a group of Protestants who advocated strict and simple religious doctrine and worship. They did not agree with the king’s religious views and disliked his reforms of the Church of England. Parliament refused to give the king the money he asked for, even after the Scottish army invaded England.
The person who chairs the debates in the House of Commons is given the title of ______
Answer:
D
An aim of the United Nations is
Answer:
D
Members of Parliament (MPs) are responsible for:
Answer:
B, C
Who is able to change the Prime Minister during his/her term?
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. The Prime Minister usually resigns if his or her party loses a General Election.
What do you have to pay tax on in the UK?
Answer:
A — People in the UK have to pay tax on their income, which includes:
- Wages from paid employment
- Profits from self-employment
- Taxable benefits
- Pensions
- Income from property, savings and dividends.
On which TWO occasions will there be a fresh election, called a by-election, in MP's constituency?
Answer:
B, D — MPs are elected at a General Election, which is held at least every five years. If an MP dies or resigns, there will be a fresh election, called a by-election, in his or her constituency. MPs are elected through a system called 'first past the post'.
Which TWO political parties formed the coalition government in 2010?
Answer:
A, D — After the 2010 General Election a coalition government was formed. The two parties in the coalition are the Conservatives and the Liberal Democrats.
Local councils are funded
Answer:
A
Which TWO of the following were major welfare changes introduced from 1945 to 1950?
Answer:
A, D — The Labour government that was elected in 1945 established the National Health Service (NHS) and a social security system for all.
In 1982, which country invaded the Falklands prompting UK to send its naval force in defense?
Answer:
A — In 1982, Argentina invaded the Falkland Islands, a British overseas territory in the South Atlantic. A naval task force was sent from the UK and military action led to the recovery of the islands.
Which TWO countries are members of the Commonwealth?
Answer:
B, C — Australia and Canada are members of the Commonwealth. The Queen is the ceremonial head of the Commonwealth, which currently has 54 member states.
People might be taken to court if they owe money to someone
Answer:
A
What is an example of a Criminal Offence?
Answer:
A — Examples of criminal laws are - Carrying a weapon: it is a criminal offence to carry a weapon of any kind, even if it is for self-defence. This includes a gun, a knife or anything that is made or adapted to cause injury; Drugs: selling or buying drugs such as heroin, cocaine, ecstasy and cannabis is illegal in the UK; Racial crime: it is a criminal offence to cause harassment, alarm or distress to someone because of their religion or ethnic origin; Selling tobacco: it is illegal to sell tobacco products (for example, cigarettes, cigars, roll-up tobacco) to anyone under the age of 18; Smoking in public places: it is against the law to smoke tobacco products in nearly every enclosed public place in the UK. There are signs displayed to tell you where you cannot smoke; Buying alcohol: it is a criminal offence to sell alcohol to anyone who is under 18 or to buy alcohol for people who are under the age of 18; Drinking in public: some places have alcohol-free zones where you cannot drink in public. The police can also confiscate alcohol or move young people on from public places. You can be fined or arrested.
Who can nominate life peers? (Select TWO)
Answer:
B, C — Since 1958, the Prime Minister has had the power to nominate peers just for their own lifetime. These are called life peers. Life peers are appointed by the monarch on the advice of the Prime Minister. They also include people nominated by the leaders of the other main political parties or by an independent Appointments Commission for non-party peers.
Anyone who is on the electoral register and is aged 18-75 can be asked to serve on a jury
Answer:
A — As well as getting the right to vote, people on the electoral register are randomly selected to serve on a jury. Anyone who is on the electoral register and is aged 18 to 70 can be asked to do this.
What to do next
- Try Practice Test 3 in the same chapter.
- Re-read the study notes for Government & Law.
- Sit a full 24-question timed mock test when you are ready.