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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 can you look after the environment? (Choose TWO) Government & Law
  2. Which court deals usually with divorce cases in England, Wales and Northern Ireland? Government & Law
  3. The Speaker is elected by fellow MPs using the open ballot system Government & Law
  4. A jury is made up of members of the public chosen at random from the local: Government & Law
  5. The United Nations aims to Government & Law
  6. The House of Lords has more powers then the House of Commons Government & Law
  7. Which TWO of the following were important 20th-century inventors? Government & Law
  8. EEC was set up in 1957 by six countries Government & Law
  9. The UK has a constitutional monarchy Government & Law
  10. What happened to hereditary peers in the House of Lords in 1999? Government & Law
  11. Which party did Margaret Thatcher belong to? Government & Law
  12. Who makes a speech which summarises the government's policies for the year ahead? Government & Law
  13. What does the Habeas Corpus Act enforce? Government & Law
  14. What are the MPs who don't represent a political party called? Government & Law
  15. Important aspects of the Reform Act of 1832 were: Government & Law
  16. Which area of government policy is the responsibility of the Chancellor of the Exchequer? Government & Law
  17. There are some MPs (Members of Parliament) who do not represent any of the main political parties Government & Law
  18. Who wrote music for George VI and Queen Elizabeth II? Government & Law
  19. The UK is governed by the parliament sitting in Government & Law
  20. When did Britain join the European Union? Government & Law
  21. The House of Lords mostly acts as the government wishes Government & Law
  22. What are TWO core values of a civil servant? Government & Law
  23. It is illegal to sell tobacco products such as cigarettes, cigars, roll-up tobacco to anyone under what age? Government & Law
  24. By 1600, in England, official documents were being written in English, and English had become the preferred language of the royal court and Parliament. Government & Law
  25. After the Emancipation Act, how many Indian and Chinese workers were employed to replace the slaves? Government & Law
  26. How can you contact your MP? Government & Law
  27. Discrimination in the workplace is a criminal offence Government & Law
  28. How long can you use an EU driving licence for? Government & Law
  29. The Commonwealth has no power over its members, although it can suspend membership Government & Law
  30. Northern Ireland uses a system called 'individual registration' and all those entitled to vote must complete their own registration form. Government & Law
  31. Elections for the European Parliament are held every ______ year(s) Government & Law
  32. How often are the members of the Welsh Assembly (AMs) elected? Government & Law
  33. When do you need a National Insurance number? Government & Law
  34. Which TWO of these roles, in the UK, are unpaid? Government & Law
  35. The Scottish Parliament was formed in ______ Government & Law
  36. On which TWO occasions will there be a fresh election, called a by-election, in MP's constituency? Government & Law
  37. When did the UK join the EU? Government & Law
  38. How are proceedings in Parliament recorded? Government & Law
  39. The House of Lords is more powerful than The House of Commons Government & Law
  40. What is meant by ‘common law’? Government & Law
  41. People cannot apply to join the civil service through an application process, like other jobs in the UK Government & Law
  42. If a person is under the age of 21, their case will be heard in a Youth Court Government & Law
  43. Anyone who does not pay enough National Insurance Contributions will not be able to receive certain contributory benefits such as Government & Law
  44. Where are the most serious civil cases heard in England and Wales? Government & Law
  45. Sheriff Courts and Crown Courts deal with cases of Government & Law
  46. The monarch is the head of the Church of England Government & Law
  47. In the beginning, the number of people who had the right to vote for members of Parliament was still very small Government & Law
  48. People have to pay tax on pensions in the UK Government & Law
  49. Examples of criminal laws are Government & Law
  50. Which pair won gold medals for Ice dancing at the Olympic Games in 1984 and in four consecutive world championships? Government & Law