1. In 1833 a law abolished slavery throughout the British Empire. Government & Law
2. Members of the public are allowed in Youth Courts Government & Law
3. A driving licence held by a driver over 70 should be renewed ______ Government & Law
4. How many countries are members of the European Union? Government & Law
5. The members of the House of Lords, known as peers, are elected by the people. Government & Law
6. Examples of criminal law are: Government & Law
7. In the Old times The House of Lords was more powerful than The House of Commons Government & Law
8. The British constitution is contained in a single written document. Government & Law
9. What charity works to preserve important buildings, coastline and countryside in the UK? Government & Law
10. PCCs set local police priorities and the local policing budget Government & Law
11. Where is the Scottish Parliament building located? Government & Law
12. Which TWO of the following do you have to pay tax on? Government & Law
13. What did the Queen celebrate in 2012? Government & Law
14. People aged 18 to 70 on the electoral register are ______ to serve on a jury Government & Law
15. Which of the following is correct? Government & Law
16. The Commonwealth can suspend any of its members Government & Law
17. In Northern Ireland, minor cases are heard by a District Judge or Deputy District Judge, who is legally qualified and paid Government & Law
18. Employees Government & Law
19. Pressure groups and lobby groups are organisations which try to influence government policy Government & Law
20. The small claims procedure is used for claims of less than £3,000 in England and Wales Government & Law
21. What happens when a member of Parliament (MP) dies or resigns? Government & Law
22. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland each have devolved administrations which give them full control over all policies and laws Government & Law
23. If your driving licence is from a country in the European Union Government & Law
24. What organisations try to influence government policy? Government & Law
25. Complaints against the Police can only be made by writing to the Police Complaints Commissioner Government & Law
26. The British constitution is described as 'unwritten' Government & Law
27. Who is Queen Elizabeth II married to? Government & Law
28. Magistrates and Justices of the Peace (JPs) are members of what? Government & Law
29. Who appoints the members of the Cabinet? Government & Law
30. Where do you have to be registered to be able to vote? Government & Law
31. If police officers are corrupt or misuse their authority they are severely punished Government & Law
32. Which of the following is an example of criminal offence? Government & Law
33. UK MPs are elected on the basis of Government & Law
34. The Bill of Rights confirmed the rights of Parliament and the limits of the King’s power Government & Law
35. It is a criminal offence to sell tobacco products to anyone under the age of 18 Government & Law
36. Example of civil law is Government & Law
37. What is the purpose of National Insurance? Government & Law
38. If an MP dies or resigns, there will be a fresh General election Government & Law
39. In 1982, which country invaded the Falklands prompting UK to send its naval force in defense? Government & Law
40. In the House of Commons the government is formed by the party gaining the majority of the seats even if they do not get the most votes Government & Law
41. Which is an example of a Civil Offence? Government & Law
42. Where is the UK parliament based? Government & Law
43. For most people, the right amount of income tax is automatically taken from ______ and paid directly to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) Government & Law
44. People who are self-employed Government & Law
45. It is illegal to sell tobacco products to anyone under 18. Government & Law
46. Who tried to arrest 5 parliamentary leaders from the House of Commons? Government & Law
47. Which two of the following issues can the devolved administrations pass laws on? Government & Law
48. You have to be on the electoral register to visit the Parliament Government & Law
49. A General Election occurs every eight years. Government & Law
50. What is the function of the House of Lords? Government & Law