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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 appoints the local Chief Constable? Government & Law
  2. Commonwealth members are Government & Law
  3. How do an employee pay their National Insurance contribution? Government & Law
  4. The Scottish Parliament (after the Magna Carta was established in England) was spilt into two estates: the Lords and the Commons Government & Law
  5. Who led the Labour Government from 2007 to 2010? Government & Law
  6. An aim of the United Nations is Government & Law
  7. What is a jury made up of? Government & Law
  8. Charles was unwilling to reach any agreement with the Parliament and in ______ he was executed Government & Law
  9. Who won gold medals in rowing in five consecutive Olympic Games? Government & Law
  10. Britain has a constitutional Monarchy in which the King or The Queen have unlimited powers Government & Law
  11. Which organisation looks after the environment and historic buildings? Government & Law
  12. Which political parties formed the coalition government in 2010? Government & Law
  13. The British constitution is not written down in any single document, and therefore it is described as 'unwritten'. Government & Law
  14. Which of these athletes is a paralympian? Government & Law
  15. What is the reason for more ageing population? Choose Two Answers Government & Law
  16. Which of these are known as 'peers'? Government & Law
  17. Which court would you use to get money back that was owed to you? Government & Law
  18. Who was R. A. Butler? Government & Law
  19. Big Ben was named ‘Elizabeth Tower’ in honour of Queen Elizabeth I Government & Law
  20. When is the electoral register updated? Government & Law
  21. National Trust is a charity that works to preserve important buildings, coastline and countryside Government & Law
  22. Who developed important Human Nature ideas? Government & Law
  23. At what age can you vote in a General Election in the UK? Government & Law
  24. Which TWO of the following are part of the UK government? Government & Law
  25. It is a criminal offence to owe money to someone and you might be taken to court Government & Law
  26. In May 1660, Parliament invited Charles II to come back from exile in the Netherlands. He was crowned King Charles II of England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland. Government & Law
  27. For how many years did Charles I raise money without Parliament's approval? Government & Law
  28. Does Britain have a written constitution? Government & Law
  29. Who wrote the United Kingdom's constitution? Government & Law
  30. Clement Atlee led the establishment of the NHS. Government & Law
  31. To visit the UK Parliament you can queue on the day at the public entrance for a free entry Government & Law
  32. What system can be used to complete a tax return if you are self-employed? Government & Law
  33. When were men and women given the right to vote at the age of 21? Government & Law
  34. What is the minimum age you can drive a car or motor cycle in the UK? Government & Law
  35. Writing to the Chief Constable of the police force involved is the only way to make a complaint about the police Government & Law
  36. The Commonwealth is an association of countries that support each other and work together towards shared goals in democracy and development Government & Law
  37. There is a Parliament for Northern Ireland but no Assembly for Scotland Government & Law
  38. Which charity works to preserve important buildings? Government & Law
  39. How many member states are there in the Commonwealth? Government & Law
  40. Several Church of England bishops sit in the House of Lords. Government & Law
  41. What character did Charlie Chaplin play? Government & Law
  42. What do you have to pay tax on in the UK? Government & Law
  43. Northern Ireland Assembly has ______ elected members Government & Law
  44. The Welsh Assembly has the power to make laws in Health Services Government & Law
  45. What happened to Margaret Thatcher in 1979 to make her famous in UK history? Government & Law
  46. Who was the first man to be called the ‘Prime Minister’? Government & Law
  47. To visit Scottish Parliament you can book tickets or arrange tours through visitor services Government & Law
  48. The Northern Ireland Assembly can make decisions on Government & Law
  49. The House of Lords checks laws that have been passed by the House of Commons to ensure they are fit for purpose and suggest amendments or propose new laws Government & Law
  50. The term 'suffragettes' is associated with which group of people? Government & Law