Question 1
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Which of the following is correct?
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Members of the United Kingdom (UK) Parliament are elected every five years
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Members of the UK Parliament are voted for only by electors in England and Wales
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The UK Parliament is 80% elected but 20% is chosen by the European Union (EU)
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Once elected. Members of the UK Parliament carry on until they retire.
Question 2
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Which of the following is likely to happen in an area where community cohesion is low
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People have more money to spend on themselves
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Council Tax is likely to be lower
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Levels of crime are likely to be higher
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More people want to live in the area with their families
Question 3
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Which term best fits the following description: "The name given to a proposed new law as it passes through Parliament"
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An order in council
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A government directive
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An agenda item
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A bill
Question 4
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What happens at the European Court of Human Rights?
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War criminals are brought to justice
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Members of the European Union (EU) settle their differences
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European Human Rights lawyers receive training
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European citizens can appeal if their rights have not been protected
Question 5
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Which term best fits the following description: "A group or organization that decides whether or not an accused person is guilty"?
Question 6
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Which of the following rights is granted to people seeking asylum in the United Kingdom (UK)
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To become a UK citizen straight away
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To be given a job
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To have the support of a lawyer
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To get a decision on their asylum application within 28 days
Question 7
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What support do people receive under International Humanitarian Law?
Question 8
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Which term best fits the following description: "The main law-making body of the United Kingdom (UK)"?
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The High Court
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The Supreme Court
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Parliament
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The Law Society
Question 9
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What is meant by the term cultural diversity?
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Everyone having the same chance to achieve their ambitions
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Everyone having access to different cultural experiences
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A policy that all school students should learn a foreign language
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A community of different religions and ethnic backgrounds
Question 10
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Which term best fits the following description: "A system of government in which decisions are taken by representatives elected by the people"?
Question 11
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What is the main job in the United Nations (UN)?
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To give advice to the President of the United States of America (USA)
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To use its army to fight against dictatorships
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To try to keep world peace
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To enrage young people to work and study in other countries
Question 12
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What is the best description of a multi-cultural society?
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A society without racism
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A society where people from different backgrounds live together
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A society in which there are cultural festivals
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A society with many opportunities for its citizens
Question 13
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Which best fits the following description: 'The law applies to everyone'?
Question 14
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What is meant by the term community cohesion?
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People sticking together no matter what
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A type of community policing
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People in a community sharing values and goals
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Looking after elderly people in the community
Question 15
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Which term best fits the following description: "Voting on a single issue"?
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Representative democracy
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Referendum
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Election
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Opinion poll
Question 16
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What is the main reasons that people in the United Kingdom (UK) may have a complex sense of identity?
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People in the UK often have dual nationality
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People in the UK may have been born before 1960
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People in the UK sometimes have family members from mixed cultural and religious backgrounds
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People in the UK do not have to carry identity cards
Question 17
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What is the best description of a political party?
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A group of people with similar ideas who campaign in elections
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A campaign group that puts pressure on government
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A way of making sure that laws are passed
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A group of people who are interested in politics but are also impartial
Question 18
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Which term best describes the job of a solicitor?
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Upholding the rule of law
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Providing legal advice and support
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To make sure a trail in court runs smoothly
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To make judgements on applications for Legal Aid
Question 19
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What is meant by the term referendum?
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Referring a law back to the courts for a decision
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A debate in Pt to settle differences between two sides
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A type of democracy found mainly in the European Union (EU)
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A vote on a single issue in which all citizens can take part
Question 20
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Which term best fits the following description: 'Developed and developing countries that have historical ties to the United Kingdom (UK)'?
Question 21
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What is the main job of the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS)?
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To represent the victim in court
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To give evidence in court
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To keep order in court
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To decide whether or not to take a case to court
Question 22
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What is the best description of the relationship between the Government and Parliament?
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The Government elects Parliament
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Parliament elects the Government
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The Government proposes new laws to Parliament
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Parliament raises money for the Government to spend
Question 23
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Which term best fits the following description: 'A professional administrator employed by the Government'?
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Civil servant
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Member of Parliament
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Local councillor
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Lobbyist
Question 24
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What is meant by the term asylum seeker?
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Someone looking for refuge
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A person wishing to vote in British elections
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A person wanting to work or study in the United Kingdom (UK)
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Someone from the European Union (EU) wishing to migrate to the UK
Question 25
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Which term best fits the following description: 'A set of rules that aims to protect people's rights in times of war'?
Question 26
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Lobbying, White Papers and the Royal Assent are all part of...
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The process of a bill becoming an act
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the state opening of Parliament
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the coronation of a monarch
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the Prime Minister's weekly briefing to the monarch
Question 27
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What is the main role of a pressure group?
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To encourage people to oppose the Government
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To promote its ideas on a single issue
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To raise money
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To campaign for its members to be elected to Parliament
Question 28
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What is the main reason why many United Kingdom (UK) citizens have a complex sense of identity?
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They are citizens of more than one country
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They support a different political party from their family or friends
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They have been victims of fraud and identity theft
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They mix with family, friends and co-workers from different cultures
Question 29
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What is the main responsibility of the UK Parliament?
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To pass laws
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To make sure that the UK stays within its budget
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To choose a Member of Parliament (MP) to become Prime Minister
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To respond to public petitions
Question 30
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What was the main reason for the UK joining the European Union (EU)?
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To sell goods made in the UK within a large free trade area
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To deal with labour shortages in the key UK public services
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To prevent domination of Europe by the United States of America (USA).
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To join the European single currency (the Euro)
Question 31
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What is meant by the term European Union?
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A European political party aiming to create a single European nation
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Another name for the European Court of Human Rights
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An alliance of European credit unions
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A partnership of member countries in Europe
Question 32
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What is the best description of a magistrates' court?
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A court for disputes about ownership and contracts
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A court though which all criminal cases pass
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A court with a judge and jury
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A court which hears about only minor criminal offences
Question 33
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What is meant by the term Free Press?
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Media that is free of charge allowing everyone to keep up with the news
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Media where journalists have no contracts and so can work for anyone
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Media where politicians do not control what can be spoken or written
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Media that is totally free to say anything about anybody even if it is untrue
Question 34
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Which term best fits the following description, "People with similar views who form an organization to get representatives elected to Parliament"?
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Charity
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Pressure Group
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Trade Union
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Political Party
Question 35
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Which description below matches the work of the United Kingdom (UK) Parliament?
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It makes all the important decisions in the United Kingdom
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It is a meeting of the Scottish Parliament and the Assemblies of Wales and Northern Ireland
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It advises the Queen
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It discusses and votes on ideas put forward by the Government