Chapter 5 Practice Test 8
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The Prime Minister has a country house outside London called:
The Prime Minister has a country house outside London called Chequers.
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Which of the following sentences is true?
Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland also have parliaments or assemblies of their own, with devolved powers in defined areas.
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The Senedd has been suspended on a few occasions:
The Northern Ireland Assembly has been suspended on a few occasions.
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In England, Wales and Northern Ireland, if an accused person is aged 18, the case will be heard in a Youth Court:
In England, Wales and Northern Ireland, if an accused person is aged 10 to 17, the case is normally heard in a Youth Court in front of up to three specially trained magistrates or a District Judge.
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How many members does a jury have in Scotland?
In England, Wales and Northern Ireland a jury has 12 members, and in Scotland a jury has 15 members.
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In England, Wales and Scotland, most minor criminal cases are dealt with in a Magistrates’ Court:
In England, Wales and Northern Ireland, most minor criminal cases are dealt with in a Magistrates’ Court. In Scotland, minor criminal offences go to a Justice of the Peace Court.
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Which court deals with minor criminal offences in Scotland?
In Scotland, minor criminal offences go to a Justice of the Peace Court.
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How many Senedd members does the Welsh government have?
The Welsh government has 60 Senedd members (SMs) and elections are held every four years using a form of proportional representation.
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Who is responsible for the creation of the European Convention on Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms?
The Council of Europe has no power to make laws but draws up conventions and charters, the most well-known of which is the European Convention on Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms.
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Membership to the Commonwealth is compulsory for its members:
Membership to the Commonwealth is voluntary.
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The devolved governments in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland cannot control policies and laws governing taxation and social security:
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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The small claims procedure is used in England and Wales for minor disputes for:
This procedure is used for claims of less than £10,000 in England and Wales and £3,000 in Scotland and Northern Ireland.
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What name is given to the members of the House of Lords?
Members of the House of Lords, known as peers, are not elected by the people and do not represent a constituency.
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Members of the Welsh government can speak in either English or Welsh, but all of the Senedd’s publications have to be in English:
Members of the Welsh government can speak in either English or Welsh, and all publications of the Senedd’s publications are in both languages.
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Who is the ceremonial head of the Commonwealth?
The King is the ceremonial head of the Commonwealth.
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Which of the following statements is TRUE?
Forcing another person to marry is a criminal offence.
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How long can you use your driving licence in the UK if you have a licence from another country?
If you have a licence from another country, you may use it in the UK for up to 12 months.
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What can living people donate that may help other people with injuries or illnesses (choose TWO options)?
Living people can donate blood and a kidney.
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How many members does the Northern Ireland assembly have?
The Northern Ireland Assembly has 90 elected members, known as MLAs (members of the Legislative Assembly). They are elected with a form of proportional representation.
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What do new citizens have to swear or affirm as part of the citizenship ceremony?
New citizens swear or affirm loyalty to the King as part of the citizenship ceremony.
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Who is responsible for managing relationships with foreign countries?
The Foreign Secretary is responsible for managing relationships with foreign countries.
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What is the main function of the Council of Europe?
The Council of Europe is responsible for the protection and promotion of human rights in its member countries.
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The UK is a ‘constitutional monarchy’:
The UK has a constitutional monarchy.
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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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