Chapter 5 Practice Test 10
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When was the voting age reduced to 18 for men and women?
In 1969, the voting age was reduced to 18 for men and women.
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How many devolved administrations are there in the UK?
There are three devolved administrations in the UK, these include: the Welsh government, the Scottish Parliament and the Northern Ireland Assembly.
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The Council of Europe has the power to make new laws.
False. 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, usually called the European Convention on Human Rights.
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Who deals with cases involving personal injury, family matters, breaches of contract and divorce in Scotland?
County Courts deal with a wide range of civil disputes. These include people trying to get back money that is owed to them, cases involving personal injury, family matters, breaches of contract, and divorce. In Scotland, most of these matters are dealt with in the Sheriff Court.
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Which of the following statements is true?
County Courts deal with a wide range of civil disputes including family matters, breaches of contract and divorce.
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Citizens of Liechtenstein can drive in the UK for as long as their driving license is valid:
If your driving licence if from a country in the European Union (EU), Iceland, Liechtenstein or Norway, you can drive in the UK for as long as your licence is valid.
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How are the official reports where the Parliament’s proceedings are published called?
Proceedings in Parliament are broadcast on television and published in official reports called Hansard.
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Where can you get contact details for all your representatives and their parties (choose TWO options)?
You can get contact details for all your representatives and their parties from your local library and from http://www.parliament.uk.
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Which political party does the Speaker represent?
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 the constituents’ problems like any other MP.
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What is the meaning of the term ‘first past the post’?
MPs are elected through a system called ‘first past the post’. In each constituency, the candidate who gets the most votes is elected.
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Which of the following is the responsibility of the Chancellor of the Exchequer?
The Chancellor of the Exchequer is responsible for the economy.
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How often are elections held for the Welsh government?
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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When driving in the UK, where do you need to display the tax disc which shows that the annual road tax has been paid?
When driving in the UK, you must pay an annual road tax and display the tax disc, which shows that the tax has been paid, on the windowscreen.
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Which of the following is a ceremonial role to be undertaken by the King?
The King has important ceremonial roles, such as the opening of the new parliamentary session each year. On this occasion the King makes a speech which summarises the government’s policies for the year ahead.
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Which act introduced the Forced Marriage Protection Orders for England, Wales and Northern Ireland in 2008?
Forced Marriage Protection Orders were introduced in 2008 for England, Wales and Northern Ireland under the Forced Marriage (Civil Protection) Act 2007. Similar Protection Orders were introduced in Scotland in November 2011.
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What is the relationship between the monarch and the government?
The monarch has regular meetings with the Prime Minister and can advise, warn and encourage, but the decisions on government policies are made by the Prime Minister and cabinet.
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Which of the following statements is true?
The police force is a public service that helps and protects everyone, no matter what their background or where they live.
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The devolved governments in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have the power to legislate on any issues that affect them:
Devolved governments in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have the power to legislate on certain issues.
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Which of the following is NOT a role of the King:
The King receives foreign ambassadors and high commissioners, entertains visiting heads of state, and makes state visits overseas in support of diplomatic and relationships with other counties.
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The public can listen to debates in the Palace of Westminster from public galleries located in:
The public can listen to debates in the Palace of Westminster from public galleries in both the House of Commons and the House of Lords.
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Who makes the decisions on government policies in the UK?
Decisions on government policies are made by the Prime Minister and cabinet.
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Which court normally deals with cases of children aged 10 to 17 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland?
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. The most serious cases will go the Crown Court.
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How can you visit the Northern Ireland Assembly (choose TWO options)?
There are two ways to arrange a visit to the Northern Ireland Assembly at Stormont. You can either contact the Education Service (details are on the Northern Ireland Assembly website at http://www.niassembly.gov.uk) or contact an MLA.
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A woman who is violent towards her partner cannot be prosecuted in the UK:
False. Anyone who is violent towards their partner – whether they are a man or a woman, married or living together – can be prosecuted.
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