The UK government, the law and your role Flashcards
(20 cards)
True or False?
Democracy is a system of government where the pople elect representatives to make decisions on their behalf.
TRUE
Which TWO values and responsibilities should you have as a UK citizen or permanent resident?
A - To vote in local and national elections
B - To treat everyone equally
C - To have religious beliefs
D - To have lots of noisy house parties
A and B
Which of the following statements is correct?
A - The cabinet is made up of ministers in charge of government departments
B - The cabinets is made up of the newest members of Parliament
A - The cabinet is made up of ministers in charge of government departments
What other group support the police in their work?
A - Police community support officers
B - Public communitu safety officiers
C - Police Central support officials
D - Public control support officials
A - Police community support officers
TRUE or FALSE?
You can smoke tobacco wherever you like in the UK
FALSE
Which of the following statement is correct?
A - The foreign secretary is responsible for immigration
B - The Foreign secretary is responsible for managing relationships with foreign countries
B
What does money raised from income tax pay for?
A - BBC
B - National Trust
C - Government Services
D - Social Networking
C - Government services
Who is the head of state in the United Kingdom?
A - The prime minister
B - The Archbishop of Canterburry
C - The Lord Chancellor
D - The monarch
D - the monarch
Which of the following statements is correct?
A - In a crown court case the judges decides the sentence when someone is found guilty
B - In a Crown Court case the jury decides the sentence when someone is found guilty.
A - In a crown court case the judges decides when someone is found guilty
What is the area called that is represented by a member of parliament?
A - State
B - Council
C - Constituency
D - Ward
C - Constituency
Who can become a School governor or a memebr of a school board?
A - Only parents who have children at the school
B - People from the local community
C - Past students and teachers who are familiar with the school
D - Local council members
B - people from the local community
Is the statement below True or False?
The British constitution is written down in a single document
FALSE
Which of the following statement is correct?
A - A government made up of members from more than one party is called a minority government
B - A government made up of members from more than one party is called a coallition governmen
B - A government made up of members from more than one party is called a coallition governmen
TRUE or FALSE?
If you have not paid enough National Insurance Contributions you will not be entitled to some state benefits
TRUE
Which TWO areas of life are protected by equality legistlation?
A - Choice of clothing
B - Where you live
C - Race
D - Sexuality
C and D
Which of the following statment is correct?
A - The powers of the Welsh Assembly include defense and foreign affairs
B - The powers of the Welsh Assembly include economic development
B
A MOT is required after how many years?
A - 1
B - 3
C - 7
D - 5
B - 3
TRUE or FALSE?
The civil service is politicaly neutral
TRUE
Which of the following statements is correct?
A - You can vote in elections in person at a polling station or through a postal ballot
B - You can only vote in elections at polling stations
A - You can vote in elections in person at a polling station or through a postal ballot
What is the second largest party in the House of Commons usually called?
A - Minority party
B - Challenging party
C - the other side
D - The opposition
D - The opposition
