Which of the following is correct?
Members of the United Kingdom (UK) Parliament are elected every five years
Members of the UK Parliament are voted for only by electors in England and Wales
The UK Parliament is 80% elected but 20% is chosen by the European Union (EU)
Once elected. Members of the UK Parliament carry on until they retire.
Which of the following is likely to happen in an area where community cohesion is low
People have more money to spend on themselves
Council Tax is likely to be lower
Levels of crime are likely to be higher
More people want to live in the area with their families
Which term best fits the following description: "The name given to a proposed new law as it passes through Parliament"
An order in council
A government directive
An agenda item
A bill
What happens at the European Court of Human Rights?
War criminals are brought to justice
Members of the European Union (EU) settle their differences
European Human Rights lawyers receive training
European citizens can appeal if their rights have not been protected
Which term best fits the following description: "A group or organization that decides whether or not an accused person is guilty"?
The Crown Prosecution Service
A jury
A barrister
The police
Which of the following rights is granted to people seeking asylum in the United Kingdom (UK)
To become a UK citizen straight away
To be given a job
To have the support of a lawyer
To get a decision on their asylum application within 28 days
What support do people receive under International Humanitarian Law?
Respect for their property during wartime
Free medical care
The right to vote
The right to be a citizen of a country of their choice
Which term best fits the following description: "The main law-making body of the United Kingdom (UK)"?
The High Court
The Supreme Court
Parliament
The Law Society
What is meant by the term cultural diversity?
Everyone having the same chance to achieve their ambitions
Everyone having access to different cultural experiences
A policy that all school students should learn a foreign language
A community of different religions and ethnic backgrounds
Which term best fits the following description: "A system of government in which decisions are taken by representatives elected by the people"?
Dictatorship
Democracy
Proportional representation
Commonwealth
What is the main job in the United Nations (UN)?
To give advice to the President of the United States of America (USA)
To use its army to fight against dictatorships
To try to keep world peace
To enrage young people to work and study in other countries
What is the best description of a multi-cultural society?
A society without racism
A society where people from different backgrounds live together
A society in which there are cultural festivals
A society with many opportunities for its citizens
Which best fits the following description: 'The law applies to everyone'?
The rule of law
A police state
Tolerance and respect for diversity
Personal freedom
What is meant by the term community cohesion?
People sticking together no matter what
A type of community policing
People in a community sharing values and goals
Looking after elderly people in the community
Which term best fits the following description: "Voting on a single issue"?
Representative democracy
Referendum
Election
Opinion poll
What is the main reasons that people in the United Kingdom (UK) may have a complex sense of identity?
People in the UK often have dual nationality
People in the UK may have been born before 1960
People in the UK sometimes have family members from mixed cultural and religious backgrounds
People in the UK do not have to carry identity cards
What is the best description of a political party?
A group of people with similar ideas who campaign in elections
A campaign group that puts pressure on government
A way of making sure that laws are passed
A group of people who are interested in politics but are also impartial
Which term best describes the job of a solicitor?
Upholding the rule of law
Providing legal advice and support
To make sure a trail in court runs smoothly
To make judgements on applications for Legal Aid
What is meant by the term referendum?
Referring a law back to the courts for a decision
A debate in Pt to settle differences between two sides
A type of democracy found mainly in the European Union (EU)
A vote on a single issue in which all citizens can take part
Which term best fits the following description: 'Developed and developing countries that have historical ties to the United Kingdom (UK)'?
The Commonwealth
European Union (EU)
United Nations (UN)
North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO)
What is the main job of the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS)?
To represent the victim in court
To give evidence in court
To keep order in court
To decide whether or not to take a case to court
What is the best description of the relationship between the Government and Parliament?
The Government elects Parliament
Parliament elects the Government
The Government proposes new laws to Parliament
Parliament raises money for the Government to spend
Which term best fits the following description: 'A professional administrator employed by the Government'?
Civil servant
Member of Parliament
Local councillor
Lobbyist
What is meant by the term asylum seeker?
Someone looking for refuge
A person wishing to vote in British elections
A person wanting to work or study in the United Kingdom (UK)
Someone from the European Union (EU) wishing to migrate to the UK
Which term best fits the following description: 'A set of rules that aims to protect people's rights in times of war'?
International Humanitarian Law
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights
An Act of Parliament
Lobbying, White Papers and the Royal Assent are all part of...
The process of a bill becoming an act
the state opening of Parliament
the coronation of a monarch
the Prime Minister's weekly briefing to the monarch
What is the main role of a pressure group?
To encourage people to oppose the Government
To promote its ideas on a single issue
To raise money
To campaign for its members to be elected to Parliament
What is the main reason why many United Kingdom (UK) citizens have a complex sense of identity?
They are citizens of more than one country
They support a different political party from their family or friends
They have been victims of fraud and identity theft
They mix with family, friends and co-workers from different cultures
What is the main responsibility of the UK Parliament?
To pass laws
To make sure that the UK stays within its budget
To choose a Member of Parliament (MP) to become Prime Minister
To respond to public petitions
What was the main reason for the UK joining the European Union (EU)?
To sell goods made in the UK within a large free trade area
To deal with labour shortages in the key UK public services
To prevent domination of Europe by the United States of America (USA).
To join the European single currency (the Euro)
What is meant by the term European Union?
A European political party aiming to create a single European nation
Another name for the European Court of Human Rights
An alliance of European credit unions
A partnership of member countries in Europe
What is the best description of a magistrates' court?
A court for disputes about ownership and contracts
A court though which all criminal cases pass
A court with a judge and jury
A court which hears about only minor criminal offences
What is meant by the term Free Press?
Media that is free of charge allowing everyone to keep up with the news
Media where journalists have no contracts and so can work for anyone
Media where politicians do not control what can be spoken or written
Media that is totally free to say anything about anybody even if it is untrue
Which term best fits the following description, "People with similar views who form an organization to get representatives elected to Parliament"?
Charity
Pressure Group
Trade Union
Political Party
Which description below matches the work of the United Kingdom (UK) Parliament?
It makes all the important decisions in the United Kingdom
It is a meeting of the Scottish Parliament and the Assemblies of Wales and Northern Ireland
It advises the Queen
It discusses and votes on ideas put forward by the Government
