What is the system of government in the United Kingdom?
In a democratic system of government, the adult population gets a say through which TWO means?
Which of the following is NOT a change that the Chartists campaigned for?
When were all of the Chartists reforms adopted?
In the UK, when was the voting age reduced to 18 for men and women?
What forms the British Constitution?
Why is the British Constitution described as “unwritten”?
Why is the British Constitution not written down in a single document unlike the constitutions of other countries?
Which one of the following is NOT a part of the UK government?
Which parts of the UK have devolved governments?
Who is the current monarch of the UK?
What kind of monarchy does the United Kingdom have?
In the UK, who becomes the Prime Minister?
In the UK, who makes decisions on government policies?
How long has the present Queen reigned?
What is a Diamond Jubilee?
When did Queen Elizabeth II celebrate her Diamond Jubilee?
Who is Queen Elizabeth II married to?
Who is the Head of State of the United Kingdom?
Who officially opens the new parliamentary session each year?
All Acts of Parliament are made in whose name?
Which TWO roles does the Queen have?
In which TWO ways does the Queen represent the UK to the rest of the world?
In which TWO ways does the Queen provide stability and continuity?
"God Save the United Kingdom"
On which TWO occasions is the National Anthem played?
What is the first line of the National Anthem?
"God save our gracious Queen!"
"In the Queen we trust"
What is the second line of the National Anthem?
"To make this Commonwealth of ours"
"Our home is girt by sea"
"Long live our noble Queen!"
What is the last line of the National Anthem?
"God keep our land glorious and free!"
"British all let us rejoice!"
In the oath of allegiance, who do we swear allegiance to?
I (name) do solemnly, sincerely and truly declare and affirm that on becoming a British citizen, I will do my best to watch football and play loud music on Sundays.
I (name) do swear that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Second, Her Heirs and Successors. So help me God.
Who forms the House of Commons?
What happens if one party does not get a majority?
Why is the House of Commons regarded as the more important of the two chambers in Parliament?
What does each MP represent?
Which TWO of the following are responsibilities of an MP?
Which TWO of the following are the other responsibilities of the MPs?
In British politics, who are known as peers?
Which one of the following could NOT be a member of the House of Lords (a peer) before 1958?
Since 1958, for how long are life peers appointed?
Since 1958, in which TWO ways can people become life peers ?
Which Parliament chamber is more independent from the government?
What can the House of Lords do?
Which TWO of the following are roles of the House of Lords?
The House of Commons has powers to overrule the House of Lords.
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the Speaker?
How often must there be a general election to elect MPs?
What is the name of the system through which MPs are elected?
"First on top of the post"
In the UK, how is the government formed?
What does MEP stand for?
What system is used to elect members to the European Parliament?
What is the duty of all elected political representatives?
You get contact details for all of your political representatives and their parties from which TWO places?
MPs, Assembly members, members of the Scottish Parliament and MEPs are listed in which TWO places?
How can people contact their political representatives?
In the UK system of government, what are “surgeries”?
What is the name of the Prime Minister’s country house?
When does the Prime Minister usually resign?
Who appoints senior Members of Parliament as ministers in charge of departments?
How many ministers form the Cabinet?
In the Cabinet, who is responsible for the economy?
In the Cabinet, who is responsible for crime, policing and immigration?
In the Cabinet, who is responsible for subjects such as education, health and defence?
In the Cabinet, who is responsible for managing relationships with foreign countries?
What are government ministers called?
What is the main role of the Cabinet?
What is the second largest party in the House of Commons called?
Who hopes to become Prime Minister if his or her party wins the next general election?
How does the Leader of the Opposition lead his or her party?
When is an important opportunity for the Leader of the Opposition to point out the government’s failures and weaknesses?
When does Prime Minister’s Questions take place?
Who challenges the government and puts forward alternative policies?
Who appoints senior opposition MPs?
In the UK, what are the major political parties?
In the UK political system, who are the “independents”?
Which TWO of the following are reasons that the main political parties actively seek members among ordinary voters?
Where can you find the offices of the main political parties?
What are pressure and lobby groups?
Who might pressure and lobby groups in the UK represent?
In what way do civil servants support the government?
Which TWO of the following are examples of the role and duties of civil servants in the UK?
How are civil servants chosen?
How do people apply to join the civil service?
Which TWO of the following are core values of the civil service?
What are the councils that govern towns, cities and rural areas in the UK called?
How are most of the larger towns and cities in the UK governed?
Local authorities are funded in which TWO ways?
Who is the ceremonial leader of a town or city council?
In some towns in the UK, who is appointed to be the effective leader of administration?
How many local authorities does London have?
Which TWO of the following co-ordinates policies across London?
When did the government begin a programme of devolving power from central government?
The policies and laws of which TWO remain under the control of the central UK government?
Where is the Welsh government and the National Assembly for Wales located?
In the British system of government, what does AM stand for?
How many members are there in the Welsh Assembly?
How often are elections held to elect the members of the National Assembly for Wales?
How are members of the National Assembly for Wales elected?
The National Assembly for Wales has the power to make laws in which TWO of the following areas?
When was the Welsh Assembly building opened?
How many members are in the Scottish Parliament?
The matters on which the Scottish Parliament can legislate include which TWO of the following?
When did the Scottish Parliament building open?
When did the Troubles break out in Northern Ireland?
In the British system of government, what does MLA stand for?
How many members are there in the Northern Ireland Assembly?
The issues on which the Northern Ireland Assembly can legislate include which TWO of the following?
What is the name of the Northern Ireland Assembly building?
How are the proceedings of Parliament made public?
Written reports on proceedings in Parliament can be found in which TWO places?
In the UK, most people get information about political issues and events from which TWO of the following?
What does “The UK has a free press” mean?
Since when has the United Kingdom had a fully democratic system?
What is the present voting age?
When was the present voting age set?
Who can vote in all public elections in the UK?
In which elections can citizens of EU states, who are resident in the UK, vote?
If you are eligible, how can you register to vote?
What should you do if you don’t know in which local authority you live?
When is the electoral register updated every year?
What do you need to do when an electoral registration form is delivered to your household?
In which TWO places are electoral registers kept?
Where do people vote in the UK?
What TWO things does a poll card tell you?
In the UK, who has the right to make you vote for a particular candidate?
What happens if it is difficult for you to get to a polling station?
In the UK, who can stand for public office?
Which TWO of the following are not able to stand for public office?
The public cannot listen to debates in either the House of Commons or the House of Lords.
In which TWO ways can you listen to debates in either the House of Commons or the House of Lords?
Where is the Scottish Parliament building located?
In Scotland, how can you arrange a visit to the Scottish Parliament building?
Where is the Welsh Assembly building located?
In Wales, how can you arrange a visit to the Welsh Assembly?
What kind of power does the Commonwealth have over its members?
The Commonwealth is based on which TWO core values?
Which of these countries is NOT a Commonwealth member?
What does EU stand for?
What was the European Union originally called?
When was the European Union created?
Which treaty was signed to create the European Union?
When did the UK become part of the European Union?
Which of these countries is NOT a EU member state?
Which of the following is NOT a name for European laws?
What is the most well-known convention drawn up by the Council of Europe?
How many member countries does the United Nations have?
What is the role of the United Nations?
How many members does the United Nations Security Council have?
How many permanent members does the United Nations Security Council have?
The UK is not one of the United Nations Security Council permanent members.
Which TWO of the following are true about NATO?
What is one of the most important responsibilities of all residents of the UK?
Laws can be divided into which TWO of the following main categories?
What does criminal law relate to?
What does civil law relate to?
Who usually investigates crimes in the UK?
Who punishes crimes in the UK?
Which TWO of the following are examples of offences that are covered by criminal law?
Which one of the following is NOT an illegal drug in the UK?
Which TWO of the following are examples of civil laws?
Which law includes disputes between landlords and tenants?
Which TWO of the following are examples of employment law cases?
Which TWO of the following are roles of the police in the UK?
Who are the heads of police forces in the UK?
Who sets local police priorities and the local police budget?
Which TWO of the following are responsibilities of the Police and Crime Commissioners?
In the UK, what do the police forces reflect?
Police officers in the UK must not do which TWO things?
Who does the UK police force help and protect?
Which TWO of the following are roles of police community support officers?
In the UK, who is expected to help the police prevent and detect crimes whenever they can?
Which TWO things will happen if you are arrested and taken to a police station?
In the UK, who can make a complaint about the police?
In England and Wales, complaints about the police can be made to which independent body?
In Northern Ireland, complaints about the police can be made to which independent body?
Which TWO are terrorist threats that the UK faces?
Which TWO of the following are true about terrorist groups?
Judges are responsible for which TWO things?
Which TWO of the following can happen when judges agree that the actions of the government are illegal?
Which TWO of the following can happen if judges find that a public body is not respecting a person’s human rights?
In England, Wales and Northern Ireland, where are most minor criminal cases dealt with?
In Scotland, which court deals with minor criminal offences?
Which TWO of the following are true about Magistrates and Justices of the Peace?
In England, Wales and Northern Ireland, serious offences are tried in front of which TWO of the following?
In England, Wales and Northern Ireland, where are serious offences tried?
In the UK, how are jury members decided upon?
Which TWO of the following are responsibilities of a jury?
In Scotland, what are the possible verdicts that a jury can render?
"Guilty" or "not guilty" or "not proven"
"Guilty" or "not guilty" or "not decided"
In the UK, who decides whether people are guilty or innocent?
In Scotland, what is the name of the system used to deal with children and young people who have committed an offence?
What do County Courts deal with?
In Scotland, where are civil disputes dealt with?
Which TWO of the following are true about the small claims procedure?
You can get details about the small claims procedure from which TWO places?
Which TWO of the following are roles of solicitors?
When you are looking for help with your legal case, which TWO things are important to find out?
You can get names of local solicitors and which areas of law they specialise in from which TWO places?
In the UK, individual rights and essential freedoms have their roots in which TWO of the following?
When did the UK sign the European Convention on Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms?
Which TWO are principles included in the European Convention on Human Rights?
Which Act incorporated the European Convention on Human Rights into UK law?
UK laws ensure that people are not treated unfairly in any area of life or work because of which TWO things?
If you face problems with discrimination, you can get information from which TWO places?
In the UK, who can be prosecuted for violence in the home?
Which TWO of the following can explain the available options to anyone facing domestic violence?
Which TWO things are available to you if you face domestic violence?
What kind of arranged marriages are acceptable in the UK?
When were Forced Marriage Protection Orders introduced for England, Wales and Northern Ireland?
Under the Forced Marriage Protection Orders, court orders can be obtained for which TWO things?
Which one of the following is NOT taxable in the UK?
Which is the government department responsible for collecting taxes?
For most people, how is tax collected?
What is the name of the system where the right amount of income tax is automatically taken by the employer and paid directly to HM Revenue and Customs?
How do you pay your tax if you are self-employed?
What should you do if HM Revenue and Customs sends you a tax return form?
In the UK, who must pay National Insurance contributions?
How do employees pay National Insurance contributions?
How do self-employed people pay National Insurance contributions?
What happens if you don’t pay enough National Insurance contributions?
What must you have to drive on public roads?
What do you have to do to get a driving licence in the UK?
Until what age may drivers use their licence?
In Northern Ireland, for how long after passing the test must a newly qualified driver display an “R” plate?
What is the name of the tax you have to pay to drive your car on the roads?
Once you have paid your annual road tax, what must you do with the tax disc?
What must you do if your vehicle is over three years old?
In the UK, it is optional to have a Ministry of Transport certificate for your vehicle.
Which one of the following is NOT a shared value or responsibility in Britain?
Which TWO things can you do to prevent any problems and conflicts with your neighbours?
What should you do with your rubbish bags and bins?
In which TWO ways can volunteering and helping your community help you?
Which are TWO ways to support your community and be a good citizen?
Who can be asked to do jury service?
If you have children, in which TWO ways can you help at their schools?
From which TWO places can you find out about school fundraising events?
Which TWO of the following are key roles of governors and school boards?
Joining a political party is way to achieve which TWO things?
Who can stand for office as a local councillor, a member of Parliament or a member of the European Parliament?
Which TWO of the following are example of service providers you can volunteer with?
Which TWO of the following may advertise for people to serve as volunteers in their governing bodies?
How can you make it easier for your family to decide whether to donate your organs when you die?
Which of the following is NOT an example of volunteering?
How many active charities and voluntary organisations are there in the UK?
Active charities and voluntary organisations can work to achieve which TWO things?
Which of the following is NOT an example of a charity?
You can get information about volunteering for different organisations from which TWO places?
Which programme gives 16 and 17 year olds the opportunities to enjoy outdoor activities, develop their skills and take part in a community project?
In Wales, which website will give you information on opportunities for younger people to volunteer and receive accreditation?
In Scotland, which website will give you information on opportunities for younger people to volunteer and receive accreditation?
Which TWO of the following are true about recycling?
Which TWO things will happen when you shop for products locally?