Chapter 5 Practice Test 7
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On which of the following issues the Northern Ireland Assembly CANNOT make decisions?
The Northern Ireland Assembly can make decisions on issues such as education, agriculture, the environment, health and social services.
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Many schools organise events such as book sales, toy sales or bringing food to sell to raise money for extra equipment or out-of-school activities.
This statement is TRUE.
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Which of the following civil laws include disputes between landlords and tenants over issues such as repairs and eviction?
Housing law includes disputes between landlords and tenants over issues suck as repairs and eviction.
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Which of the following is NOT a duty of the police?
The job of the police in the UK is to protect life and property, prevent disturbances (also known as keeping the peace) and prevent and detect crime.
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In the UK, if the jury finds a defendant guilty, the judge decides the penalty:
This statement is true.
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How many senior MPs are appointed by the Prime Minister?
The Prime Minister appoints about 20 senior MPs to become ministers in charge of departments.
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The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation is a group of European and North American countries that was created with which TWO purposes:
NATO is a group of European and North American countries that have agreed to help each other if they come under attack. It also aims to maintain peace between all of its members.
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Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding Youth Courts?
They are used for trials of young people aged 10 to 17.
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How can you visit the Scottish Parliament?
To visit the Scottish Parliament, you can get information, book tickets or arrange tours through visitor services. You can also write to them at the Scottish Parliament, Edinburgh, EH99 1SP, telephone 0131 348 5200 or email sp.booking@scottish.parliament.
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Which of the following statements is TRUE?
A jury is made up of members of the public chosen at random from the local electoral register.
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How often do the ministers that form the Cabinet meet to make important decisions about government policy?
The cabinet is a committee which usually meets weekly and makes important decisions about government policy.
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Where do local authorities get funding from (choose TWO answers)?
Local authorities provide a range of services in their areas. They are funded by money from central government and by local taxes.
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What name is given to the elected members of the Welsh government?
In Wales the elected members are known as SMs or Senedd Members.
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What is the role of the shadow cabinet?
Incorrect The role of the shadow cabinet is to challenge the government and put forward alternative policies.
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What is donated blood used for?
Donated blood is used by hospitals to help people with a wide range of injuries and illnesses.
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When was the National Health System (NHS) established?
In 1948, Aneurin (Nye) Bevan, the Minister for Health, led the establishment of the National Health Service (NHS), which guaranteed a minimum standard of health care for all, free at the point of use.
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What is the system by which the income tax is automatically taken from the employee’s income by their employer and paid directly to HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC)?
For most people, the right amount of income tax is automatically taken from their income from employment by their employer and paid directly to HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC), the government department that collects taxes. This system is called “Pay As You Earn” (PAYE).
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Which court usually deals with serious criminal cases in Scotland?
In Scotland, serious criminal 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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Most citizens of the UK, the Irish republic or the Commonwealth aged 18 or over can stand for public office, except for (choose THREE options):
Members of the Commonwealth aged 18 or over can stand for public office. There are some exceptions, including: members of the armed forces, civil servants and people found guilty of certain criminal offences.
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Each MP represents a parliamentary constituency, which is a small area of the country:
This statement is true.
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Which THREE of the following are known to be main parts of the British government?
In the UK, there are several different parts of government. The main ones are: the monarchy, the Parliament (the House of Commons and the House of Lords), the Prime Minister, the cabinet, the judiciary (courts), the police, the civil service and the local government.
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What name is given to the person appointed by local authorities to be the ceremonial leader of a particular council?
Many local authorities appoint a mayor, who is the ceremonial leader of the council. In some towns, a mayor is elected to be the effective leader of the administration.
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What is tested with a driving test (choose TWO options)?
To get a UK driving licence you must pass a driving test, which tests both your knowledge and your practical skills.
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Members of the public are not allowed in Youth Courts, and the name or photographs of the accused young person cannot be published in newspapers or used by the media:
This statement is true.
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