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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. When are local elections for councillors held? Government & Law
  2. Judges can make decisions in disputes about contracts, property or employment rights or after an accident Government & Law
  3. When were women given the right to vote at the age of 18? Government & Law
  4. As the Middle Class grew, the Reform Act of 1832 greatly increased the number of people with the right to vote. Government & Law
  5. A National Insurance number on its own proves to an employer that you have the right to work in the UK Government & Law
  6. Who is Sir Chris Hoy? Government & Law
  7. You have to be at least 21 years old to stand for election as an MP Government & Law
  8. Which TWO are members of Parliament (MPs) responsible for? Government & Law
  9. Who elects Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs)? Government & Law
  10. Which of these are two English Civil Wars? Government & Law
  11. In the UK, you have to be 21 years old to be able to vote in a general election. Government & Law
  12. In Scotland, judges developed ‘common law’ by following previous decisions. It was reffered to as ‘unwritten’ Government & Law
  13. What do the National Insurance Contributions fund? Government & Law
  14. The House of Lords is normally more ______ of the government than the House of Commons Government & Law
  15. There has been a Welsh Assembly and a Scottish Parliament since 1999 Government & Law
  16. The Prime Minister can be changed if Government & Law
  17. Who sat in the House of Commons in the middle ages? Government & Law
  18. Drugs such as heroin, cocaine, ecstasy, amphetamines and cannabis are Government & Law
  19. It is a criminal offence to Government & Law
  20. Which TWO were associated with King Charles I and Parliament during the English Civil War? Government & Law
  21. In England, Wales and Scotland the Magistrates work unpaid and do not need legal qualifications. Government & Law
  22. How many countries make up the EU? Government & Law
  23. Emmeline Pankhurst is famous for her leadership of the campaign to give women the vote in parliamentary elections in the UK. Government & Law
  24. The Speaker represents Parliament on ceremonial occasions Government & Law
  25. In England, Wales and Northern Ireland, most minor criminal cases are dealt with in a Government & Law
  26. Peers nominated by the Prime Minister can only serve for their lifetime Government & Law
  27. What important change to our voting rights took place in 1969? Government & Law
  28. The Prime Minister's official residence is Government & Law
  29. Britain has a constitutional monarchy Government & Law
  30. What is the 'Divine Right of Kings? Government & Law
  31. How are local councils funded? Government & Law
  32. Examples of civil laws are Government & Law
  33. Which of these athletes is a Paralympian who won gold medals for swimming? Government & Law
  34. The British constitution is not written down in any single document, and therefore it is described as ‘unwritten’. Government & Law
  35. Life Peers is a member of the House of Lords appointed by the Queen on the advice of the PM Government & Law
  36. Wales and Scotland use a system called 'individual registration'. All those entitled to vote must complete their own registration forms. Government & Law
  37. The roles of police community support officers (PCSOs) are Government & Law
  38. The Commonwealth Membership is Government & Law
  39. How many 'local authorities' does the city of London have? Government & Law
  40. Judges are responsible for interpreting the law and ensuring that trials are conducted fairly Government & Law
  41. The Scottish Parliament was formed in 1998 and sits in Edinburgh Government & Law
  42. Only members of the public who have their name on the electoral register can listen to debates in the Palace of Westminster in the House of Lords Government & Law
  43. The most important minister in Parliament became known as the ______ Government & Law
  44. Who became Prime Minister during WWII? Government & Law
  45. To which TWO international bodies does the UK belong? Government & Law
  46. Who was the leader of the suffragettes, the group that campaigned for women's rights to vote? Government & Law
  47. What year was the Scottish Parliament formed in? Government & Law
  48. In England, Wales and Northern Ireland Youth Court cases are normally heard by (choose TWO answers)? Government & Law
  49. ______ was the longest-serving UK Prime Minister of the 20th century Government & Law
  50. The UK had high levels of employment during the Great Depression of the 1930s Government & Law