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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 many members does a jury in Wales have? Government & Law
  2. What TWO actions can a judge take if a public body is not respecting someone's legal rights? Government & Law
  3. Some local councils appoint ______, who is the ceremonial leader of the council Government & Law
  4. Anyone aged ______ or over can stand for election as an MP Government & Law
  5. What did the Chartists campaign for? Government & Law
  6. In which year was Britain's first woman Prime Minister, Margaret Thatcher, elected to join the parliament of United Kingdom? Government & Law
  7. To be able to vote in a parliamentary, local or European election, you must have your name on the electoral register Government & Law
  8. In 1921 a treaty gave independence to the south of Ireland. Government & Law
  9. Which of the Houses is more important in today's Britain? Government & Law
  10. What are the MPs who don’t represent a political party called? Government & Law
  11. What are TWO of the roles of the House of Lords? Government & Law
  12. Where are all minor criminal cases heard in England, Wales and Northern Ireland? Government & Law
  13. When was the Scottish Parliament established? Government & Law
  14. When was The First British Prime minister (Sir Robert Walpole) in power? Government & Law
  15. Where is the official home of the Prime Minister? Government & Law
  16. When did the Habeas Corpus Act become law? Government & Law
  17. Which TWO political parties formed the coalition government in 2010? Government & Law
  18. Where can you find Boudicca, the Queen of the Iceni statue? Government & Law
  19. The National Assembly for Wales can pass laws (in specific areas) without the agreement of the UK Parliament Government & Law
  20. The Commonwealth is an association of countries that support each other and work together towards shared goals in democracy and development. Government & Law
  21. How often are Elections for the European parliament held? Government & Law
  22. The names of the main groups in Parliament in the early 18th century were: Government & Law
  23. The British constitution is described as ‘unwritten’ Government & Law
  24. What is the title of the UK National Anthem? Government & Law
  25. Members of Parliament (MPs) are responsible for: Government & Law
  26. The Speaker also represents Parliament on ceremonial occasions Government & Law
  27. A very impressive hill fort can still be seen today at Maiden Castle, what English county does it stand in? Government & Law
  28. What will you be given to vote before a general election takes place? Government & Law
  29. When did the Parliament begin developing into the institution it is now? Government & Law
  30. Nowadays The House of Commons can overrule the House of Lords Government & Law
  31. Which TWO countries are members of the Commonwealth? Government & Law
  32. Assembly Members, MPs, and MEPs are listed in the Yellow Pages and Phone book? Government & Law
  33. The jury decides whether a person is 'guilty' or 'not guilty' based on what they have heard Government & Law
  34. In which year did the UK join the European Union (EU)? Government & Law
  35. The Habeas Corpus Act of 1679 was so important because Government & Law
  36. Complaints against the police can only be made by writing to the Police Complaints Commissioner. Government & Law
  37. Northern Ireland Assembly has 120 members? Government & Law
  38. The person who chairs the debates in the House of Commons is given the title of ______ Government & Law
  39. Adult citizens of the UK, and citizens of the Commonwealth and the Irish Republic who are resident in the UK, can vote in all public elections Government & Law
  40. What can be done to protect a person from being forced into a marriage, or to protect a person in a forced marriage? Government & Law
  41. How many members form a jury in Scotland? Government & Law
  42. Who became famous for his tramp character in silent movies? Government & Law
  43. How many members does a jury in Scotland have? Government & Law
  44. The Speaker is an MP, he/she represents a constituency and deals with constituents' problems like any other MP Government & Law
  45. Why was the Habeas Corpus Act (1679) so important? Government & Law
  46. Who can stand for office as a Local Councillor? Government & Law
  47. In Scotland, ______ people serve on a jury Government & Law
  48. What describes the level of expression that the monarch is restricted to when discussing government matters? Government & Law
  49. Hadrian's Wall is a popular UNESCO World Heritage Site Government & Law
  50. What is the reason for more ageing population? Government & Law