General Flashcards
How many members does the NI assembly have?
108
Name 2 British overseas territories ?
St Helena and The Falkland Islands
at what court are youth’s trialed ?
The Youth Court
which landmark is the largest expanse fo fresh water in mainland Britain?
Loch Lomond
name the 3 main parts of government ?
the cabinet, the judiciary and the police
which court deals with minor criminal offences in Scotland
The Justice of the Peace Court
name a popular area for walkers and UNESCO world heritage site ?
Hadrian’s Wall
where is Europe’s longest dry ski slope?
Edinburgh
the small claims procedure in NI is less than
£3,000
what is the name of Admiral Nelson’s ship that can be visited in Portsmouth?
HMS victory
where do the NI assembly meet?
Stormont
what is the system used to deal with children who have committed an offence in Scotland ?
The Children’s Hearings System
how can you visit the Norther Ireland Assembly ?
by contacting the education service and by contacting and MLA
how is the speaker elected?
by other MPs in a secret ballot
in which county is Maiden Castle?
Dorset
where is the National Museum?
Cardiff
where can you find the Bayeux tapestry?
France
where is the statue of Boudicca, the queen of the Iceni?
On Westminster Bridge
how big is Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park ?
720 square miles
Do Magistrates and Justices of the Peace usually get paid for their work and need legal qualifications?
no
where is the MP’s office?
the house of commons
how tall is the London Eye?
135 metres
How many national parks in England, Wales and Scotland ?
15
in NI a new qualified driver must show a plate with which letter after passing the test?
R
when is it an offence to not have MOT certificate?
if your vehicle is more than 3 years old or without car insurance
where is the Millennium Stadium
Cardiff
which UK landmark was voted as Britain’s favourite view in 2007?
Wastewater in the Lake District
what are magistrates and justice of the peace called?
Local community
what was the Norman system of land ownership called?
Feudalism
what are members of the house of commons called?
MPs
how many members are there in the National Assembly?
60
where is Giant’s Causeway that was formed 50 million years ago ?
NI
do shops have to accept NI and Scottish banknotes?
no
who looks after Edinburgh Castle?
Historic Scotland
where can you visit Admiral Nelson’s ship known as HMS victory?
Portsmouth
court that deals with minor criminal cases in England, Wales and Norther Ireland
Magistrates’ Court
court that deals with minor criminal cases in Scotland
Peace Court
Where are the youth cases heard in Scotland?
There is a Children’s Hearings System
What celebrates the end of Ramadan?
Eid ul Adha
How many ‘local authorities’ does the city of London have?
33
when was the Scottish parliment established?
1999
What is the maximum fine if you watch TV without a valid TV licence?
£1,000
What percentage of the UK population is Muslim?
4%
How many National Parks are there in the UK?
15
Which of these words is based on Norman words?
park and beauty
For which TWO subjects are the Secretaries of State responsible?
education and defense
What is the money limit for small claims procedures in England and Wales ?
10K
What is the judiciary responsible for ?
Interpreting the law
Where are the most serious civil cases heard in England and Wales ?
High Court
How often do ministers meet to discuss important issues
Weekly
How many members does the Scottish Parliament have ?
129
How many members does the Welsh assembly have
60
What two roles are school governors and boards responsible for ?
Monitoring and evaluating school performance as well as setting strategic direction of the school
Does the speaker represent parliament on ceremonial occasions ?
Yes
How many counties in Ireland remained in the UK under Northern Ireland
6
Where can you get details about the small claims procedure ?
Your local county court
Where are the most serious civil cases dealt with in Scotland ?
Court of session in Edinburgh
Why was Big Ben names Elizabeth Tower
Queen Elizabeth’s I Diamond Jubilee
In which two countries were PCCs elected in
England and Wales
What is the percentage of Sikhs living in the UK
1%
What age do you need to be to be asked to serve on the jury
18 to 70
When was Margaret Thatcher elected to join the parliament
1959
Where are minor criminal cases in England, Wales and NI heard ?
Magistrates court
Who can stand for office as a local councillor
British, Irish, Eligible Commonwealth Citizens and EU citizens
Do magistrates and special constables get paid?
No
What are elected members of the National Assembly of Wales known as?
AMs
