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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 did Queen Elizabeth II celebrate her Diamond Jubilee? Government & Law
  2. In 1999 which TWO new national bodies were established? Government & Law
  3. In England, Wales and Northern Ireland, most minor criminal cases are dealt by the Magistrates' Court. Government & Law
  4. If you are an EU citizen living in the United Kingdom you can vote in all British public elections Government & Law
  5. If you are arrested and taken to a police station, a police office will tell you Government & Law
  6. Which colonies of the British Empire decided to declare their independence in 1776? Government & Law
  7. What is the role of a jury at a court trial? Government & Law
  8. Which TWO are examples of civil law? Government & Law
  9. How often are elections for the European Parliament held? Government & Law
  10. What does an aged population have an impact on? Government & Law
  11. How old do you have to be to stand for election as an MP? Government & Law
  12. Where does the UK government sit? Government & Law
  13. Which TWO kings believed in the 'Divine Right of Kings'? Government & Law
  14. Who can attend hearings in a Youth Court? Government & Law
  15. All young people in the UK are sent a National Insurance number just before their Government & Law
  16. In which TWO countries were PCCs elected in? Government & Law
  17. The Northern Ireland Assembly has powers to decide on matters such as education, agriculture, environment, health, and social services Government & Law
  18. Who won gold medals for ice dancing at the Olympic Games in 1984? Government & Law
  19. What is the minimum age to drive a car or a motorcycle in the UK? Government & Law
  20. How many years as queen did Queen Elizabeth II celebrate at her jubilee in 2012? Government & Law
  21. What were the names of the TWO main groups in Parliament in the early 18th century? Government & Law
  22. What was the purpose of the Corn Laws in 1846? Government & Law
  23. Who can nominate life peers? (Select TWO) Government & Law
  24. All young people are sent a National Insurance number just before their 16th birthday. Government & Law
  25. What is the role of the shadow cabinet? Government & Law
  26. In the 18th and 19th centuries manufacturing jobs became the main source of employment in Britain Government & Law
  27. What is MP's responsibility? Government & Law
  28. The leader of the opposition usually becomes Prime Minister if his or her party wins the General Election Government & Law
  29. Who was made a Dame of the British Empire in 2000? Government & Law
  30. The Speaker is an MP and represents a constituency like any other MP. Government & Law
  31. The electoral register is supervised Government & Law
  32. Which TWO foods are associated with England? Government & Law
  33. What's the Queen's speech for? Government & Law
  34. Who set up the first formal anti-slavery campaigns? Government & Law
  35. Which court deals with minor criminal cases in England and Wales? Government & Law
  36. The Opposition is the second largest party in the House of Commons Government & Law
  37. Practising Female genital mutilation (FGM) or taking a girl or woman abroad for FGM is a criminal offence Government & Law
  38. What were TWO important aspects of the Reform Act of 1832? Government & Law
  39. Where are all minor criminal cases heard in England, Wales and Northern Ireland? Government & Law
  40. The Prime Minister appoints about 80 senior MPs to become ministers in charge of departments. Government & Law
  41. Queen Elizabeth II celebrated ______ in 2012 Government & Law
  42. Local councils, in the UK, are often called local authorities Government & Law
  43. Name the most famous cricket competition, which is a series of Test matches played between England and Australia Government & Law
  44. How often is the electoral register updated? Government & Law
  45. A General Election occurs every six years Government & Law
  46. The system of government in the UK is a parliamentary democracy Government & Law
  47. Only members of the public who have their name on the electoral register can listen to debates in the Palace of Westminister in the House of Lords Government & Law
  48. There is no upper age limit for doing jury service Government & Law
  49. You can serve on a jury up to the age of 75 Government & Law
  50. What system of government does the UK have? Government & Law