As the Middle Class grew, the Reform Act of 1832 greatly increased the number of people with the right to vote.
Answer:
A — As the Middle Class grew, the Reform Act of 1832 greatly increased the number of people with the right to vote.
Employees
Answer:
B
What values are upheld by the Commonwealth association of countries?
Answer:
A, C
European Union law is legally binding in the UK
Answer:
A
Why is 1928 an important date for women's rights?
Answer:
B — 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. In 1918, women over the age of 30 were given voting rights. Shortly before Emmeline's death in 1928, women were given the right to vote at the age of 21, the same as men.
The Habeas Corpus Act of 1679 was so important because
Answer:
C
From age ______, you can be asked to serve on a jury
Answer:
A
Civil servants cannot stand for Office
Answer:
A — Most citizens of the UK, the Irish Republic or the Commonwealth aged 18 or over can stand for public Office. There are some exceptions, including:
- Members of the armed forces
- Civil servants
- People found guilty of certain criminal offences.
Which court deals usually with divorce cases in Scotland?
Answer:
A
What is the reason for more ageing population?
Answer:
C — People in the UK are living longer than ever before. This is due to improved living standards and better health care. There are now a record number of people aged 85 and over. This has an impact on the cost of pensions and health care.
The National Assembly for Wales can pass laws (in specific areas) without the agreement of the UK Parliament
Answer:
A — The National Assembly for Wales can pass laws without the agreement of the UK Parliament
Who was made a Dame of the British Empire in 2000?
Answer:
B — Born in Manchester, Mary Peters moved to Northern Ireland as a child. She was a talented athlete who won an Olympic gold medal in the pentathlon in 1972. After this, she raised money for local athletics and became the team manager for the women’s British Olympic team. She continues to promote sport and tourism in Northern Ireland and was made a Dame of the British Empire in 2000 in recognition of her work.
How often do the ministers meet to discuss important issues?
Answer:
D — Ministers form the cabinet, a committee which usually meets weekly and makes important decisions about government policy. Many of these decisions have to be debated or approved by Parliament.
What is the official report of the Parliament's Proceedings called?
Answer:
B
What was the purpose of the Corn Laws in 1846?
Answer:
A — Corn Laws in 1846 had prevented the import of cheap grain.
In Scotland, serious cases are heard in a ______ with either a sheriff or a sheriff with a jury
Answer:
C
Which of these countries are members of the Commonwealth?
Answer:
A, B
What is MP's responsibility?
Answer:
A — MPs have a number of different responsibilities. They: represent everyone in their constituency, help to create new laws, scrutinise and comment on what the government is doing, debate important national issues.
Members of the public are allowed to attend Youth Courts hearings
Answer:
B — Members of the public are not allowed in Youth Courts, and the name or photographs of the accused young person cannot be published in newspapers or used by the media.
Members of the public are allowed to attend Youth Court hearings.
Answer:
B — Members of the public are not allowed in Youth Courts, and the name or photographs of the accused young person cannot be published in newspapers or used by the media.
Who chairs the debates in the House of Commons?
Answer:
A — Debates in the House of Commons are chaired by the Speaker. This person is the chief Officer of the House of Commons. The Speaker is neutral and does not represent a political party, even though he or she is an MP, represents a constituency and deals with constituents’ problems like any other MP. The Speaker is chosen by other MPs in a secret ballot.
People cannot apply to join the civil service through an application process, like other jobs in the UK
Answer:
B
You can contact MPs only at their office in the House of Commons
Answer:
A — You can contact MPs by letter or telephone at their constituency Office, or at their Office in the House of Commons.
Young people are sent their National Insurance number just before their ______ birthday
Answer:
B
Who should you contact to get your National Insurance number?
Answer:
C — You will need to telephone the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to arrange to get a National Insurance number.
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