Chapter 5 Practice Test 1
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Who is the heir to the throne of the UK?
The King’s eldest son, Prince William (the Prince of Wales), is the heir to the throne.
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When did hereditary peers lose the automatic right to attend the House of Lords?
Since 1999, hereditary peers have lost the automatic right to attend the House of Lords. They now elect a few of their number to represent them in the House of Lords.
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Which TWO of the following are core values of a civil servant?
The core values of civil servants include: integrity, honesty, objectivity and impartiality (including being politically neutral).
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The UK is not part of which of the following international institutions?
The UK is a member of the Council of Europe, the United Nations and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). The UK is no longer a member of the European Union.
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Which of the following is a criminal offence?
It is illegal and a criminal offence to sell tobacco products (for example, cigarettes, cigars, roll-up tobacco) to anyone under the age of 18.
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When are local elections for councillors held in most local authorities?
For most local authorities, local elections for councillors are held in May every year.
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Which Court deals with the serious criminal offences in England, Wales and Northern Ireland?
In England, Wales and Northern Ireland, serious criminal offences are tried in front of a judge and a jury in a Crown Court.
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If you are self-employed:
If you are self-employed, you need to pay your own tax through a system called ‘self-assessment’, which includes completing a tax return.
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Many MPs, SMs and MSPs hold regular local events where constituents can go in person to talk about issues that are of concern to them. These are known as:
Many MPs, SMs and MSPs hold regular local ‘surgeries’, where constituents can go in person to talk about issues that are of concern to them. These surgeries are often advertised in the local newspaper.
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What is the minimum age required for a citizen to stand for public office?
Most citizens of the UK, the Irish republic or the Commonwealth aged 18 or over can stand for public office.
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In which city is the Northern Ireland Assembly building, also known as Stormont, located?
The Northern Ireland Assembly building is known as Stormont and it is located in Belfast.
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Will a non-UK national living in the UK and looking for work, starting work or setting up as self-employed need a National Insurance number?
A non-UK national living in the UK and looking for work, starting work or setting up as self-employed will need a National Insurance number. However, you can start work without one.
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The Prime Minister appoints about 40 senior MPs to become ministers in charge of departments.
The Prime Minister appoints about 20 senior MPs to become ministers in charge of departments.
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Which of the following statements is correct?
Arranged marriages refer to marriages where both parties agree to the marriage.
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What is the name given to the system used to deal with children and young people who have committed an offence in Scotland?
In Scotland a system called the Children’s Hearings System is used to deal with children and young people who have committed an offence.
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People in the UK have to pay tax on any earnings from (choose THREE options)?
People in the UK have to pay tax on their income, which includes: wages from paid employment, profits from self-employment, taxable benefits, pensions and income from property, savings and dividends.
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Which of the following countries is NOT a member of the Commonwealth?
Greece is not a member of the Commonwealth.
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Which of the following statements is true?
Proceedings in Parliament are broadcast on television and published in official reports called Hansard.
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Which court deals with serious criminal offences in Wales?
In England, Wales and Northern Ireland, serious criminal offences are tried in front of a judge and a jury in a Crown Court. In Scotland, serious cases are heard in a Sheriff Court with either a sheriff or a sheriff with a jury.
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The king is the head of state in the UK:
King Charles III is the head of state of the UK.
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Which TWO of the following charities work with homeless people?
Charities that work with homeless people include Crisis and Shelter.
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Where are the Welsh government and the Senedd based?
The Welsh government and Senedd are based in Cardiff, the capital city of Wales.
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Which of the following is the responsibility of the Home Secretary?
The Home Secretary is responsible for crime, policing and immigration.
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Which of the following is NOT considered to be a main part of the British government?
The European Council is not part of the British government.
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