Practice Test 26

Police forces are independent of the government

St Patrick’s day is a public holiday in Northern Ireland

The members of the National Assembly for Welsh (AMs) can only speak in Welsh

What is the capital city of Scotland?

The jury has to listen to the evidence presented at the trial and then decide a verdict of ‘guilty’ or ‘not guilty’ based on what they have heard

Remembrance Day November 11th commemorates those who died fighting for the UK and its allies

Anne of Cleves the wife of Henry VIII was a ______ princess

In 1605 when a small group of Catholics have plotted gunpowder to kill the King by blowing up the Houses of Parliament is called Guy Fawkes Night

Who is the head of state of the UK?

There are a few MPs who do not represent any of the main political parties are called

The fundamental principles of British life include:

What is another name for the Church of England?

You can buy alcohol in a shop or pub when you are 16 years old

People in the UK have to pay tax on their income, which includes:
(Choose any 2 answers)

In each constituency, the candidate who gets the most votes is

Judges can make decisions in disputes about contracts, property or employment rights or after an accident

To register to vote you have to ______

British citizens can stand for office as a

Britain has a constitutional Monarchy in which the King or The Queen have unlimited powers

A National Insurance number is

What is the established church in Scotland?

In England, Wales and Northern Ireland, most minor criminal cases are dealt with in a

Who is the ceremonial head of the Commonwealth?

Most towns and cities have a central shopping area, which is called ______