Which pair won gold medals for Ice dancing at the Olympic Games in 1984 and in four consecutive world championships?
Answer:
A — Jayne Torvill (1957–) and Christopher Dean (1958–) won gold medals for ice dancing at the Olympic Games in 1984 and in four consecutive world championships.
The members of the House of Lords, known as peers, are elected by the people.
Answer:
B
The British constitution is not written down in any single document, and therefore it is described as 'unwritten'.
Answer:
A — A constitution is a set of principles by which a country is governed. It includes all of the institutions that are responsible for running the country and how their power is kept in check. The constitution also includes laws and conventions. The British constitution is not written down in any single document, and therefore it is described as 'unwritten'.
Drivers can use their driving licence until they are 70 years old.
Answer:
A — Drivers can use their driving licence until they are 70 years old.
In 1969, what important change to our voting rights took place?
Answer:
A
Scotland and Wales use a system called 'individual registration' where all those entitled to vote must complete their own registration form.
Answer:
B
Which two of the following are famous British Paralympians?
Answer:
B, D
What year was the Scottish Parliament formed in?
Answer:
C — The Scottish Parliament was formed in 1999.
What is the minimum age for jury service?
Answer:
B — Anyone on the electoral register aged between 18 and 70 can be asked to serve on a jury.
There are ______ members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs)
Answer:
C
Who was the Prime minister and inspiration leader during the World War Two?
Answer:
D — Churchill was the son of a politician and, before becoming a Conservative MP in 1900, was a soldier and journalist. In May 1940 he became Prime Minister. He refused to surrender to the Nazis and was an inspirational leader to the British people in a time of great hardship. He lost the General Election in 1945 but returned as Prime Minister in 1951.
Which of the devolved administrations has been suspended a few times?
Answer:
A — There has been a Welsh Assembly and a Scottish Parliament since 1999. There is a Northern Ireland Assembly, although this has been suspended on a few occasions.
Life peers in the House of Lords can pass on their title to their first-born child.
Answer:
B — Most members of the House of Lords are now life peers, who are nominated by the Prime Minister and appointed by the monarch to sit in the House of Lords for their own lifetime.
If you have purchased a faulty item and made a legal complaint that is an example of a civil law case
Answer:
A — Civil law cases relate to disputes between groups or individuals
What’s the Queen’s speech for?
Answer:
D — The Queen has important ceremonial roles, such as the opening of the new parliamentary session each year. On this occasion the Queen makes a speech which summarises the government’s policies for the year ahead. All Acts of Parliament are made in her name.
The leader of the Opposition usually becomes Prime Minister if his or her party wins the next General Election
Answer:
B — The second-largest party in the House of Commons is called the opposition. The leader of the opposition usually becomes Prime Minister if his or her party wins the next General Election.
What sort of cases do Crown Courts and Sheriff Courts deal with?
Answer:
D — In England, Wales and Northern Ireland, serious offences are tried in front of a judge and jury at a Crown Court. In Scotland, serious cases are heard in a Sheriff Court with either a sheriff or a sheriff with a jury.
How often are 'Prime Minister's Questions' held in the parliament?
Answer:
B
Which TWO of the athletes are paralympians?
Answer:
A, B — Ellie Simmonds (1994-) is a Paralympian who won gold medals for swimming at the 2008 and 2012 Paralympic Games and holds a number of world records. She was the youngest member of the British team at the 2008 Games. David Weir (1979-) is a Paralympian who uses a wheelchair and has won six gold medals over two Paralympic Games. He has also won the London Marathon six times.
How many members does a jury in Wales have?
Answer:
D — In England, Wales and Northern Ireland a jury has 12 members, and in Scotland a jury has 15 members.
The small claims procedure
Answer:
A
The Scottish Parliament can pass legislation for Scotland on all matters.
Answer:
B — The Scottish Parliament can pass laws for Scotland on all matters that are not specifically reserved to the UK Parliament.
In Scotland, serious cases are heard in a ______ with either a sheriff or a sheriff with a jury
Answer:
C
You must pay road tax for your car and display the tax disc on the windscreen, which shows that the tax has been paid
Answer:
B
The UK government hasn’t used the power to suspend the Northern Ireland Assembly
Answer:
A — Since 1997, some powers have been devolved from the central government to give people in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland more control over matters that directly affect them. There has been a Welsh Assembly and a Scottish Parliament since 1999. There is also a Northern Ireland Assembly, although this has been suspended on a few occasions.
What to do next
- Try Practice Test 5 in the same chapter.
- Re-read the study notes for Government & Law.
- Sit a full 24-question timed mock test when you are ready.