Fundamental principles Flashcards
The UK was one of the first countries to sign what Convention in 1950?
European Convention on Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms.
Which act incorporated the European Convention on Human Rights into UK law
The Human Rights Act 1998
When are people in the UK sent a National Insurance number?
just before their 16th birthday
How old must you be to drive a car or motor cycle?
17
If your vehicle is over three years old, you must have an MOT every?
year
How many AMs does the Welsh government have?
60
How many colonies were granted independence in 1947?
9
When was a time of growing patriotism?
Elizabethan Period
Who appoints the local chief constable?
The Police & Crime Commissioners (PCCs)
When were the last Welsh rebellions defeated?
15th century
How old do you have to be to go into betting shops?
18
The Council of Europe has power to make laws?
False, it can draw up conventions & charters
Tax is paid on
Wages
benefits
pensions
The PM has control over many public appointments?
True
Who makes a speech which summarizes the government’s policies?
The Queen
People can apply to join the civil service by applying like other jobs
true
Small claims can be made online through Money Claims Online
True
The UK was one of the first countries to sign the European Convention in
1950
The devolved administrations each have their own civil service
true
In the old times the House of Lords was more powerful than the House of Commons
True
At the beginning of the Middle Ages, Ireland was an independent country
true
When is Baisakhi?
April 14
How many countries are in the EU?
27
In NI, the anniversary of the Battle of the Boyne is a public holiday
true
