The Uk Government And The Law

Question 1

How are ‘life peers’ for the House of Lords chosen?

Answer 1

They’re appointed by the monarch on the recommendation of the prime minister.

Question 2

How was the speaker chosen?

Answer 2

He is chosen by other MPs in the secret ballot.

Question 3

How often are general elections of MPs?

Answer 3

Every five years, unless an MP dies and there is a by-election.

Question 4

Why is the British constitution unwritten?

Answer 4

Because there has never been a revolution which would lead to new system of government

Question 5

What is a constitutional monarchy?

Answer 5

The king or queen does not rule the country but appoints the government, which the people has chosen in the democratic selection

Question 6

Who is the speaker in the House of Commons?

Answer 6

Impartial chief officer of the House of Commons,

He chairs the debates in the House of Commons

Question 7

What is First Past the Post?

Answer 7

A system through MPs are elected into each constituency, candidate who gets the most votes is elected

Question 8

Who are the ‘independents’ in the parliament?

Answer 8

MPs who do not represent any of the main political parties

Question 9

What are the pressure and lobby groups?

Answer 9

Organisations which try to influence government policy e.g. Greenpeace, liberty, Confederation of British industry

Question 10

Who are civil servant?

Answer 10

Politically neutral, they are political appointees

Question 11

When do local elections happen?

Answer 11

Every year in May

Question 12

What is Hansard?

Answer 12

Proceedings in Parliament are broadcasted on television and published in official reports.

Question 13

When was the voting age of 18 set?

Answer 13

1969

Question 14

What is the court for minor criminal offences in Scotland called?

Answer 14

Justice of the Peace Court

Question 15

What is the court for minor offenses in England, Wales and Northern Ireland called?

Answer 15

Magistrates court

Question 16

What court deals serious offences in England, Wales and Northern Ireland?

Answer 16

Crown Court

Question 17

What court deals with serious offences in Scotland?

Answer 17

Sheriff Court

Question 18

How many people make a jury in England, Wales and Northern Ireland?

Answer 18

12

Question 19

How many people make a jury in Scotland?

Answer 19

15

Question 20

What age is youth court?

Answer 20

10 to 17

Question 21

Which court deals with civil disputes?

Answer 21

County Court

Question 22

What is the small claim limit amount?

Answer 22

£10,000 in England and Wales

£3000 in Scotland and Northern Ireland

Question 23

Where do you find a lawyer or solicitor?

Answer 23

Citizens Advice or the Law Society

Question 24

When was the voting age reduced to 18 years old?

Answer 24

1969

Question 25

What did the Chartists in 1830s and 1840s campaign for?

Answer 25

For reform of the voting system
E.g. for every man to have the vote
Elections every year
For all regions to be equal in the electoral system
Secret ballads
For any man to be able to stand as an MP
For MPs to be paid

Question 26

Which two bodies were established in 1999?

Answer 26

Welsh Assembly

Scottish Parliament