Chapter 5 Practice Test 3
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What is the official home of the Prime Minister?
The official home of the Prime Minister is 10 Downing Street, in central London, near the Houses of Parliament. He or she also has a country house outside London called Chequers.
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Which Act incorporated the European Convention of Human Rights into UK law?
The Human Rights Act 1998 incorporated the European Convention of Human Rights into UK law.
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Where can you find copies of the ‘Hansard’?
Proceedings in Parliament are broadcast on television and published in official reports called Hansard. Written reports can be found in large libraries and at www.parliament.uk.
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How many members comprise the UN Security Council?
There are 15 members on the UN Security Council, which recommends action when there are international crises and threats to peace.
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To be able to vote in England, you have to register at your local council electoral registration office.
This statement is true.
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Which of the following jobs is usually unpaid in England, Wales and Scotland?
In England, Wales and Scotland, Magistrates and Justices of the Peace (JPs) are members of the local community and they usually work unpaid and do not need legal qualifications.
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Which of the following is a charity that works with old people?
Age UK is a charity that works with old people.
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In which city is the Welsh government building, also known as Senedd, located?
In Wales the elected members, known as SMs, meet at the Senedd in Cardiff Bay.
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For what sort of claims is the small claims procedure in Northern Ireland used for?
The small claims procedure is used for claims of less than £3,000 in Northern Ireland.
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Which of the following countries belongs to the Commonwealth?
Nauru is a member of the Commonwealth.
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Which of the following charities works with sick animals?
The PDSA is the People’s Dispensary for Sick Animals.
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Which court deals with the MOST serious cases in Scotland, such as murder?
In Scotland, serious cases are heard in a Sheriff Court with either a sheriff or a sheriff with a jury. The most serious cases in Scotland, such as murder, are heard at a High Court with a judge and jury.
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Magistrates and Justices of the Peace (JPs) are members of the _________.
Magistrates and Justices of the Peace (JPs) are members of the local community.
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Who has control over policy and laws governing defence, foreign affairs, immigration, taxation and social security in Northern Ireland?
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.
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In Wales, the jury has to listen to the evidence presented at the trial and then decide a verdict of ‘guilty’, ‘not guilty’ or ‘not proven’ based of what they have heard:
The jury has to listen to the evidence presented at the trial and then decide a verdict of ‘guilty’ or ‘not guilty’ based of what they have heard. In Scotland, a third verdict of ‘not proven’ is also possible.
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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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Magistrates and Justices of the Peace (JPs) are members of:
Magistrates and Justices of the Peace (JPs) are members of the local community.
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It is an offence not to have an MOT certificate if your vehicle is more than two years old or without car insurance.
It is an offence not to have an MOT certificate if your vehicle is more than THREE years old or without car insurance.
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A person who has not paid enough National Insurance contributions will not be able to receive certain contributory benefits including (choose TWO options):
Anyone who does not pay enough National Insurance Contributions will not be able to receive certain contributory benefits such as Jobseeker’s Allowance or a full state retirement pension.
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Civil servants cannot stand for public office:
Most citizens of the UK, Ireland 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.
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Where does the Scottish Parliament sit?
In Scotland the elected members, called MSPs, meet in the Scottish Parliament building at Holyrood in Edinburgh.
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What is the name of the building where the Northern Ireland Assembly meet?
In Northern Ireland elected members, known as MLAs, meet in the Northern Ireland Assembly at Stormont, in Belfast.
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In which of the following areas has the Senedd the power to make laws (choose four answers)?
The Senedd has the power to make laws in 21 areas, including: education and training, health and social services, economic development and housing.
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What is the name of the building where the Scottish Parliament meet?
In Scotland the elected members, called MSPs, meet in the Scottish Parliament building at Holyrood in Edinburgh.
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