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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. To get a UK driving licence you must pass a driving test, which tests both Government & Law
  2. Members of the public are allowed to attend Youth Courts hearings Government & Law
  3. Solicitors are trained lawyers who give advice on legal matters, take action for their clients and represent their clients in court Government & Law
  4. Which TWO points about slavery are correct? Government & Law
  5. The European Union law is an important source of law in Britain Government & Law
  6. If HMRC sends you a tax return, it is important to complete and return the form Government & Law
  7. Wales united with England during the reign of Henry VIII Government & Law
  8. To visit Northern Ireland Assembly you can Government & Law
  9. How often are the European Parliament elections held? Government & Law
  10. When is a by-election for a parliamentary seat held? Government & Law
  11. What marked the beginning of "constitutional monarchy”? Government & Law
  12. What party won the election in 1945 (After WWII)? Government & Law
  13. The chambers that form the UK Parliament are: Government & Law
  14. In Scotland, most minor criminal cases are dealt with in a Government & Law
  15. Magistrates Government & Law
  16. Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) are appointed Government & Law
  17. Magistrates and Justices of the Peace (JPs) are members of the Government & Law
  18. It is compulsory for 16 and 17-year-olds to join the National Citizen Service programme. Government & Law
  19. To be able to vote in a parliamentary, local or European election, you must register and your name must be on the electoral register Government & Law
  20. Members of the European Union can vote in all public UK elections Government & Law
  21. You can contact MPs only at their office in the House of Commons Government & Law
  22. How can you make a complaint about the Police? (Choose TWO) Government & Law
  23. What is the name of the major tennis championship in the UK? Government & Law
  24. If you have purchased a faulty item and made a legal complaint that is an example of a civil law case Government & Law
  25. Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland each have devolved administrations which give them total control over all policies and laws. Government & Law
  26. The House of Lords is more independent of the government Government & Law
  27. What are elected members of the National Assembly of Wales known as? Government & Law
  28. The services that funded by National Insurance Contributions are: Government & Law
  29. Why is 1928 an important date for women's rights? Government & Law
  30. You can serve on a jury up to the age of 80. Government & Law
  31. Which TWO of the athletes are paralympians? Government & Law
  32. Drivers can use their driving licence until they are ______ years old Government & Law
  33. Why was the Habeas Corpus Act of 1679 so important? Government & Law
  34. Who opens the new parliamentary session each year in the UK? Government & Law
  35. Elections to the European Parliament use a system of ______, where seats are allocated to each party in proportion to the total number of votes it has won Government & Law
  36. The leader of the Opposition usually becomes Prime Minister if his or her party wins the next General Election Government & Law
  37. Who was the first female Prime Minister of the UK? Government & Law
  38. The Bill of Rights, 1689, confirmed the right to vote for all males and females at age of 21 Government & Law
  39. Everyone who is summoned to do jury service must do it unless they Government & Law
  40. If judges agree that a government action is illegal, the government must Government & Law
  41. What area is the Home Secretary responsible for? Government & Law
  42. When was a Turing machine invented? Government & Law
  43. Small claims can also be issued online through Money Claims Online Government & Law
  44. Who campaigned for women's rights? Government & Law
  45. What is the name of the building where the Northern Irish Assembly meets? Government & Law
  46. Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) are elected by ______ Government & Law
  47. Big Ben was named 'Elizabeth Tower' in honour of Queen Elizabeth I Government & Law
  48. Why is 1928 an important year for women's rights? Government & Law
  49. Who resides in 10 Downing Street? Government & Law
  50. Who was the Prime Minister during 1945-1951? Government & Law