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Question 1

What is the main reason that people in the UK may have a complex sense of identity?

Answer 1

People in the UK sometimes have family members from mixed cultural and religious backgrounds.

Question 2

What is the best description of a political party?

Answer 2

A group of people with similar ideas who campaign in elections.

Question 3

Describe the job of a solicitor

Answer 3

To provide legal advice and support.

Question 4

What is meant by the term referendum?

Answer 4

A vote on a single issue in which all citizens can take part.

Question 5

What is the main job of the United Nations (UN)?

Answer 5

To try to keep world peace.

Question 6

What are the five main British Values?

Answer 6

The rule of law
Personal freedom
Tolerance and respect for diversity
Equal Opportunity
Representative Democracy

Question 7

Which four nations make up the UK?

Answer 7

England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Question 8

What are the main religious groups in the UK?

Answer 8

Christian, Muslim, Hindu, Sikh, Jewish, Buddhist, No religion.

Question 9

Why do people migrate from one place to another?

Answer 9

Push factors (things that force people away from their home): War, terrorism, Natural disasters, discrimination, unemployment, lack of educational opportunities, high cost of living. 
Pull factors (things that attract people to a place): Peace, good human rights record, employment, good standard of living, other members of their family or ethnic group there, good health care, good education.

Question 10

What is the main reason that people in the UK may have a complex sense of identity? Choose the best response:

i) People in the UK often have dual nationality
ii) People in the UK may have been born before 1960
iii) People in the UK sometimes have family members from mixed cultural and religious backgrounds
iv) People in the UK do not have to carry identity cards.

Answer 10

Answer iii -

People in the UK sometimes have family members from mixed cultural and religious backgrounds

Question 11

What is the nest description of a political party? Choose the best response:

i) A group of people with similar ideas who campaign in elections.
ii) A campaign group that puts pressure on government
iii) A way of making sure that laws are passed.
iv) A group of people who are interested in politics but are also impartial.

Answer 11

Answer

i) A group of people with similar ideas who campaign in elections.

Question 12

Which term best describes the job of a solicitor? Choose the best response:

i) Upholding the rule of law.
ii) Providing legal advice and support.
iii) To make sure a trial in court runs smoothly.
iv) To make judgements on applications for Legal Aid.

Answer 12

Answer

ii) Providing legal advice and support.

Question 13

What is meant by the term referendum?
Choose the best response:
i) Referring a law back to the courts for a decision.
ii) A debate in Parliament to settle differences between two sides.
iii) A type of democracy found mainly in the European Union (EU).
iv) A vote on a single issue in which all citizens can take part.

Answer 13

Answer

iv) A vote on a single issue in which all citizens can take part.

Question 14

Which term best fits the following description: ‘Developed and developing countries that have historical ties to the United Kingdom (UK)’?

i) The Commonwealth.
ii) European Union (EU).
iii) United Nations (UN).
iv) North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).

Answer 14

Answer

i) The Commonwealth.

Question 15

What is the main job of the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS)? Choose the best response:

i) To represent the victim in court.
ii) To give evidence in court.
ii) To keep order in court.
iv) To decide whether or not to take a case to court.

Answer 15

Answer

iv) To decide whether or not to take a case to court.

Question 16

What is the best description of the relationship between the Government and Parliament?

i) The Government elects Parliament.
ii) Parliament elects the Government.
iii) The Government proposes new laws to Parliament.
iv) Parliament raises money for the Government to spend.

Answer 16

Answer

iii) The Government proposes new laws to Parliament.

Question 17

Which term best fits the following description: ‘A professional administrator employed by the Government.’?

i) Civil servant
ii) Member of Parliament.
iii) Local councillor.
iv) Lobbyist.

Answer 17

Answer

i) Civil servant

Question 18

What is meant by the term Asylum seeker? Choose the best response:

i) Someone looking for refuge.
ii) A person wishing to vote in British elections.
iii) A person wanting to work or study in the United Kingdom (UK).
iv) Someone from the European Union (EU) wishing to migrate to the UK.

Answer 18

Answer

i) Someone looking for refuge.

Question 19

Which term best fits the following description: ‘A set of rules that aims to protect people’s rights in times of war’?

i) International Humanitarian Law.
ii) The rule of law.
iii) The Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
iv) An Act of Parliament.

Answer 19

Answer

i) International Humanitarian Law.

Question 20

What is the best description of a crown court?

i) A court where disputes about contracts and property ownership are decided.
ii) A court which settles disputes that occur in Parliament.
iii) A court that deals with serious criminal cases.
iv) An appeal court where people go if they are not satisfied with the judgement of a lower court.

Answer 20

iii) A court that deals with serious criminal cases.

Question 21

State one example of a criminal offence.

Answer 21

Any example of a an offence against a person’s life, health and safety or against their property (theft or damage) against the state (treason, tax evasion, perjury, obstructing the police etc).

Question 22

State one basic rule that governments should follow under International Humanitarian Law.

Answer 22

Any one of the following: Not suing disproportionate or unreasonable force; protecting civilians; only having military targets; looking after prisoners etc.

Question 23

Which description below best describes the way in which a representative democracy works?

i) People vote for the important issues.
ii) People vote for politicians who consult them regularly on how they should vote.
iii) People vote for politicians who then use their judgement to decide how best to run the country.
iv) Civil servants decide important issues and ask politicians for their advice.

Answer 23

iii) People vote for politicians who then use their judgement to decide how best to run the country.

Question 24

Give one example of a UK political party.

Answer 24

Any one of the following: Conservatives, Labour, Liberal Democrats, Scottish National Party(SNP), PLaid Cymru (Welsh nationalist Party), Green Party, UK Independence Party (UKIP), Democratic Unionist Party (DUP), Ulster Unionist Party (UUP), Sinn Fein, Scoial Democratic and Labour Party (SDLP) or any other relevant party in the UK.

Question 25

State one responsibility of the Prime Minister.

Answer 25

Any one of the following: Leads his/her political party; chooses ministers/Government; chooses his/her cabinet; liaises with the monarch; calls elections; declares war; leads on important negotiations.

Question 26

State one aim of the European Union (EU).

Answer 26

Any of the following: Free trade; gain strength through partnership; spread democracy; promote human rights; harmonisation of laws, regulations etc; promote co-operation and joint projects; support weaker regions.