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825 real-format practice questions from the Government & Law chapter of the official handbook. Click any question to see the answer and a related set.

  1. Who was the first woman Prime Minister? Government & Law
  2. The Bill of Rights confirmed the rights of Parliament and the limits of the King's power Government & Law
  3. How much do a solicitor charge? Government & Law
  4. A jury is made up of Government & Law
  5. What is the judiciary? Government & Law
  6. Magistrates decide the verdict in each case that comes before them and, if the person is found guilty, the sentence that they pass Government & Law
  7. What is the National Anthem of the UK? Government & Law
  8. The Prime Minister has control over many important public appointments Government & Law
  9. In England, Wales and Northern Ireland, if an accused person is aged 10 to 17, the case is normally heard in a ______ in front of up to three specially trained magistrates or a District Judge Government & Law
  10. When was the Parliament of Northern Ireland first established? Government & Law
  11. What must police officers do? Government & Law
  12. The English Parliament developed naturally out of the daily political needs of the English King and his government, particularly when the King Government & Law
  13. Courts deal with minor criminal cases in the UK are: Government & Law
  14. By 1400 the preferred language of the English court was ______ Government & Law
  15. Volunteering is compulsory in the UK Government & Law
  16. In 2010 Queen Elizabeth II celebrated her Diamond Jubilee (50 years as queen) Government & Law
  17. In 1999, what happened to hereditary peers in the House of Lords? Government & Law
  18. The UK government hasn't used the power to suspend the Northern Ireland Assembly Government & Law
  19. Who chairs the debates at the House of Commons? Government & Law
  20. MPs have a number of different responsibilities which includes: Government & Law
  21. Which process for the mass production of steel led to the development of the shipbuilding industry and the railways? Government & Law
  22. Who has an important ceremonial role in this country? Government & Law
  23. The Union Flag comprises the crosses of Government & Law
  24. Who is currently the Head of State of the UK? Government & Law
  25. How are members of Parliament (MPs) elected? Government & Law
  26. The Northern Ireland Assembly cannot make decisions on which two of the following issues? Government & Law
  27. Everyone in England, Wales and Scotland have to fill in individual electoral registration form. (Also known as 'Individual Registration') Government & Law
  28. How many people serve on a jury in Scotland? Government & Law
  29. Civil servants cannot stand for Office Government & Law
  30. Margaret Thatcher, Britain’s first woman Prime Minister belonged to the Conservative Party. Government & Law
  31. What service can you use to find a lawyer or a solicitor? Government & Law
  32. A Northern Ireland Parliament was established in ______, when Ireland was divided Government & Law
  33. How many members does a jury have in England, Wales and Northern Ireland? Government & Law
  34. What is the minimum age for jury service? Government & Law
  35. An example of a civil law case is when you have purchased a faulty item and made a legal complaint. Government & Law
  36. The Scottish Parliament can pass legislation on all matters Government & Law
  37. What is the ‘Divine Right of Kings? Government & Law
  38. Which TWO are Police duties? Government & Law
  39. The first man to be called ‘Prime Minister’ was Sir Robert Walpole, who was Prime Minister from 1721 to 1742. Government & Law
  40. Which TWO courts deal with minor criminal cases in the UK? Government & Law
  41. The small claims procedure Government & Law
  42. In Northern Ireland, Deputy District Judges hear minor criminal cases Government & Law
  43. Which country is a part of the Commonwealth? Government & Law
  44. By ______, In England, official documents were being written in English, and English had become the preferred language of the royal court and Parliament Government & Law
  45. Peers (Sitting in the House of Lords) inherit their titles now Government & Law
  46. Margaret Thatcher was the longest-serving UK Prime Minister of the 20th century. Government & Law
  47. What should you do to make a complaint about the police (choose two answers)? Government & Law
  48. Britain became fully democratic in the 19th century Government & Law
  49. Many people volunteer simply because Government & Law
  50. Who appoints 'Life peers'? Government & Law