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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. How is a jury selected? Government & Law
  2. The Opposition is the second largest party in the House of Commons Government & Law
  3. The Bill of Rights of 1689 limited whose powers? Government & Law
  4. The UK government hasn’t used the power to suspend the Northern Ireland Assembly Government & Law
  5. The Prime Minister is the head of the Commonwealth Government & Law
  6. The Council of Ministers are Local MPs? Government & Law
  7. Who sat in the House of Commons in the Middle Ages? Government & Law
  8. Northern Ireland Assembly at Government & Law
  9. Who do some local councils appoint as a ceremonial leader? Government & Law
  10. After the abolition of slavery, more than 2 million migrants came from which TWO countries to replace the freed slaves? Government & Law
  11. You can contact the Assembly Booking Service to book guided tours or seats in the public galleries for the Welsh Assembly Government & Law
  12. Pressure and lobby groups try to influence British government policy. Government & Law
  13. Nowadays, the House of Commons has more power than the House of Lords Government & Law
  14. From age ______, you can be asked to serve on a jury Government & Law
  15. The devolved administrations each have their own civil service. Government & Law
  16. What marked the beginning of 'constitutional monarchy'? Government & Law
  17. Who is currently the head of state of the UK? Government & Law
  18. What is the function of the monarch in government? Government & Law
  19. What is the official report of the Parliament's Proceedings called? Government & Law
  20. The Commonwealth is made up of countries which were once part of the British Empire only Government & Law
  21. Where can you find a solicitor in the UK? Government & Law
  22. The UK originally decided not to join the European Union but it became a member in 1973 Government & Law
  23. What are TWO responsibilities of members of Parliament (MPs)? Government & Law
  24. Who developed important Economics ideas? Government & Law
  25. Wales and Scotland use a system called 'individual registration'.All those entitled to vote must complete their own registration forms Government & Law
  26. What happens if an MP dies or resigns? Government & Law
  27. Emmeline Pankhurst is famous for her leadership of the campaign to give women the voting rights in parliamentary elections in the United Kingdom Government & Law
  28. When was Charles I executed? Government & Law
  29. The members of the Armed Forces can stand for Public Office Government & Law
  30. Everyone in the UK with a TV, computer or other medium which can be used for watching TV must have a ______ Government & Law
  31. The Scottish Parliament has 33 members Government & Law
  32. Which TWO are safe places to go and stay in for anyone facing domestic violence? Government & Law
  33. How many people lost their lives in Northern Ireland in the decades after 1969? Government & Law
  34. There will be a fresh election, called a by-election, in his or her constituency if an MP Government & Law
  35. Why is 1928 an important year in women's voting history? Government & Law
  36. In Scotland, judges developed 'common law' by following previous decisions. It was referred to as 'unwritten' Government & Law
  37. MPs are elected in a General Election held at least every ______ year(s) Government & Law
  38. Which of the following areas does civil law cover? Government & Law
  39. Which TWO of the following groups of adults are eligible to vote in all UK elections? Government & Law
  40. Who sat in the House of Lords in the middle ages? Government & Law
  41. What does the money raised from National Insurance Contributions pay for? (Choose TWO) Government & Law
  42. Which TWO of the following issues can the Northern Ireland Assembly make decisions on? Government & Law
  43. How frequently are MPs elected? Government & Law
  44. How is the Speaker elected? Government & Law
  45. Anyone can make a complaint about the police by writing to the Chief Constable of the police force involved. Government & Law
  46. Who became Prime Minister and was an inspirational leader to the British people during WWII? Government & Law
  47. The opposition party points out what they see as the government's Government & Law
  48. What is the monarch's ceremonial role? Government & Law
  49. When were women given the right to vote at the same age as men? Government & Law
  50. The devolved administrations each have their own civil service Government & Law