Exam 1 Flashcards
What are two responsibilities that you will have as a British citizen or permanent resident of the UK?
To look after the area in which you live and the environment
To look after yourself and your family
Where is Big Ben located?
The Houses of the Parliament
When were men and women given the right to vote at the age of 21?
1928
Where is the UK geographically located?
Northwest of Europe
Who is the patron Saint of Scotland?
St Andrews
Which two houses fought in the Wars of the Roses?
The House of York
The House of Lancaster
The Bill of Rights of 1689 confirmed the right to vote for all adult men.
False
What is the Cenotaph?
A war memorial
Who was the first female Prime Minister of the UK?
Margaret Thatcher
Who chairs the debates at the House of Commons?
The speaker
Who was the captain of the English football team that won the World Cup in 1966?
Bobby Moore
When did the English defeat the Spanish Armada?
1588
Anyone can make a complaint about the police by writing to the Chief Constable of the police force involved.
True
What is the minimum age required to serve on a jury?
18
How is a jury selected?
Randomly from electoral register
Bank holiday
A public holiday when banks and many other businesses are closed for the day
What will you be given to vote before a general election takes place?
A poll card
Correct statement
Solicitors’ charges are usually based on how much time they spend on a case
By law, which TWO types of media have to give a balanced coverage of all political parties and equal time to rival viewpoints before an election?
Television
Radio
Which of the following territories is a Crown dependency but is NOT part of the UK?
Channels of island
What did Sir Frank Whittle invent in the 1930s?
Jet engine
Who wrote ‘The Daffodils’?
William Wordsworth
Who was given the title of Lord Protector?
Oliver Cromwell
What are the 40 days before Easter called?
Lent
