Practice Test 5
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How old do you need to be to be able to go into betting shops or gambling clubs?
You have to be 18 to go into betting shops or gambling clubs.
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Pool and darts are traditional pub games.
True.
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In the UK, Members of the Parliament (MPs) are elected on the basis of:
MPs are elected through a system called ‘first past the post’. In constituency, the candidate who gets the most votes is elected.
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What is the meaning of ‘Magna Carta’?
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 and change laws.
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When Henry VIII took the title ‘King of Ireland’, English laws were introduced and everyone except for local leaders were expected to follow the instructions of the Lord Lieutenants in Dublin:
When Henry VIII took the title ‘King of Ireland’, English laws were introduced and local leaders were expected to follow the instructions of the Lord Lieutenants in Dublin.
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Who was in charge of the British fleet at the Battle of Trafalgar?
Admiral Nelson was in charge of the British fleet at Trafalgar and was killed in the battle.
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A National Insurance number does on its own prove to an employer that you have the right to work in the UK:
A National Insurance number does not on its own prove to an employer that you have the right to work in the UK.
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Which of the following is NOT a fundamental principle of British life?
The fundamental principles of British life include: democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs and participation in community life.
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A set of principles by which a country is governed and which includes all of the institutions that are responsible for running the country and how their power is kept in check is the definition for:
A constitution is a set of principles by which a country is governed. It includes all of the institutions that are responsible for running the country and how their power is kept in check.
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During the Middle Ages, England was an important trading nation and people came to England from abroad to trade and also to work. Where did the weavers come from?
During the Middle Ages, people came to England from abroad to trade and also to work. Many had special skills, such as weavers from France, engineers from Germany, glass manufacturers from Italy and canal builders from Holland.
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Which political party did Margaret Thatcher belong to?
Margaret Thatcher led the Conservative government from 1979 to 1990.
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The Senedd has 129 Senedd members.
The Senned has 60 Senedd members and the Scottish Parliament has 129 members.
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How old was Queen Victoria when she became Queen in 1837?
In 1837, Queen Victoria became queen of the UK at the age of 18.
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What TWO names are given to the day before Lent?
The day before Lent starts is called Shrove Tuesday, or Pancake Day.
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What is the money from TV licences used for?
The money from TV licences is used to pay for the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). This is a public service broadcaster providing television and radio programmes. The BBC is the largest broadcaster in the world. It is the only wholly state-funded media organisation that is independent of government.
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What is the nickname for the great bell of the clock at the Houses of Parliament in London?
Big Ben is the nickname for the great bell of the clock at the House of Parliament in London.
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What is the name of the building where the Welsh government members meet?
Elected members of the Welsh government meet at the Senedd in Cardiff, the capital city of Wales.
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Which of the following statements is true?
You will receive a fine up to £1,000 if you watch TV but do not have a TV licence.
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Who was the first king of the House of Tudor?
Henry VII (Henry Tudor) was the first king of the House of Tudor.
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When was the National Trust founded?
The National Trust was founded in 1895 by three volunteers.
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The Commonwealth is based on the core values of democracy, good government and the rule of law:
The Commonwealth is based on the core values of democracy, good government and the rule of law.
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Great Britain refers only to England, Scotland and Wales, not to Northern Ireland.
This statement is true.
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What is the name of the best preserved prehistoric village in northern Europe and which origin traces back to the Stone Age?
Skara Brae on Orkney, off the north coast of Scotland, is the best preserved prehistoric village in northern Europe, and has helped archaeologists to understand more about how people lived near the end of the Stone Age.
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Where is the centrepiece to the Remembrance Day service known as Cenotaph located?
The Cenotaph, the Centrepiece to the Remembrance Day service, is located in Whitehall, London.
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