Fundamental principles

Question 1

The UK was one of the first countries to sign what Convention in 1950?

Answer 1

European Convention on Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms.

Question 2

Which act incorporated the European Convention on Human Rights into UK law

Answer 2

The Human Rights Act 1998

Question 3

When are people in the UK sent a National Insurance number?

Answer 3

just before their 16th birthday

Question 4

How old must you be to drive a car or motor cycle?

Answer 4

17

Question 5

If your vehicle is over three years old, you must have an MOT every?

Answer 5

year

Question 6

How many AMs does the Welsh government have?

Answer 6

60

Question 7

How many colonies were granted independence in 1947?

Answer 7

9

Question 8

When was a time of growing patriotism?

Answer 8

Elizabethan Period

Question 9

Who appoints the local chief constable?

Answer 9

The Police & Crime Commissioners (PCCs)

Question 10

When were the last Welsh rebellions defeated?

Answer 10

15th century

Question 11

How old do you have to be to go into betting shops?

Answer 11

18

Question 12

The Council of Europe has power to make laws?

Answer 12

False, it can draw up conventions & charters

Question 13

Tax is paid on

Answer 13

Wages
benefits
pensions

Question 14

The PM has control over many public appointments?

Answer 14

True

Question 15

Who makes a speech which summarizes the government’s policies?

Answer 15

The Queen

Question 16

People can apply to join the civil service by applying like other jobs

Answer 16

true

Question 17

Small claims can be made online through Money Claims Online

Answer 17

True

Question 18

The UK was one of the first countries to sign the European Convention in

Answer 18

1950

Question 19

The devolved administrations each have their own civil service

Answer 19

true

Question 20

In the old times the House of Lords was more powerful than the House of Commons

Answer 20

True

Question 21

At the beginning of the Middle Ages, Ireland was an independent country

Answer 21

true

Question 22

When is Baisakhi?

Answer 22

April 14

Question 23

How many countries are in the EU?

Answer 23

27

Question 24

In NI, the anniversary of the Battle of the Boyne is a public holiday

Answer 24

true

Question 25

When was the gunpowder plot?

Answer 25

Nov 5 1605

Question 26

Missionaries from Ireland spread Christianity in

Answer 26

the north

Question 27

Are members of the public allowed in youth courts?

Answer 27

No

Question 28

Are police forces independent of the government?

Answer 28

Yes

Question 29

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

Answer 29

true

Question 30

When were forced marriage protection orders introduced in Scotland?

Answer 30

2011

Question 31

Are civil servants political appointees?

Answer 31

No

Question 32

Who sets local police priorities and the local policing budget?

Answer 32

PCCs

Question 33

Until what time do people play jokes on each other on April Fool’s Day?

Answer 33

Noon

Question 34

Serious civil cases in Scotland are heard at

Answer 34

The Court of Sessions

Question 35

BBC Radio stations are funded by

Answer 35

TV licenses

Question 36

To visit the NI Assembly contact

Answer 36

Education Service

an MLA

Question 37

National Insurance is used to pay

Answer 37

State benefits such as pension

NHS

Question 38

How often is the electoral register updated?

Answer 38

Every year

Question 39

Which courts deal with Divorces in England, Scotland & Wales?

Answer 39

County Courts

Question 40

Who elects Police & Crime Commissioners?

Answer 40

the public