The UK government, the law and your role - Page 137 Flashcards
O governo do Reino Unido, a lei e seu papel
Question 1
Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?
Democracy is a system of government where the people elect their representatives to make decisions on their behalf.
TRUE
Democracy is a system of government where the whole adult population gets a say. This might be by direct voting or by choosing representatives to make decisions on their behalf.
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Question 2
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
In the UK there is a set of shared values and responsibilities that everyone can agree with. These include voting in local and national elections, and treating everyone equally.
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Question 3
Which of the following statements is correct?
A. The cabinet is made up of ministers in charge of government departments
B. The cabinet is made up of the newest members of Parliament
A
The Prime Minister appoints about 20 senior MPs to become ministers in charge of departments.
These ministers from a cabinet, a committee which usually meets weekly and makes important decisions about government policy.
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Question 4 What other group supports the police in their work? A. Police community support officers B. Public community safety officers C. Police central support officials D. Public control support officials
A
Police officers are supported by police community support officers (PCSOs). PCSOs usually patrol the streets, support police officers at crime scenes and major events, and work with the public.
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Question 5
Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?
You can smoke tobacco wherever you like in the UK.
FALSE
It is against the law to smoke tobacco products in nearly every enclosed public place in the UK.
There are signs displayed to tell you where you cannot smoke.
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Question 6
Which of the following statements is correct?
A. The Foreign Secretary is responsible for immigration.
B The Foreign Secretary is responsible for managing relationship with foreign countries.
B
The Foreign Secretary is responsible for managing relationships with foreign countries, and is a member of the cabinet.
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Question 7 What does money raised from tax pay for? A. The BBC B. The National Trust C. Government services D. Social networking
C
Money raised from income tax pays for government services such as road, education, police and the armed forces.
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Question 8 Who is head of state in the United Kingdom? A. The Prime Minister B. The Archbishop of Canterbury C. The Lord Chancellor D. The monarch
D
The monarch is head of state in the UK. The current monarch is Queen Elizabeth II.
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Question 9
Which of the following statements is correct?
A. In a Crown Court case the judge 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 the jury listens to the evidence presented ate the trial and then decides on a verdict of ‘guilty’ or ‘not guilty’. If the jury finds a defendant guilty, the judge decides on the sentence.
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Question 10 What is the area called that is represented by a member of Parliament? A. State B. Council C. Constituency D. Ward
C
The UK is divided into parliamentary constituencies. Voters in each constituency elect their member of Parliament (MP) in a General Election.
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Question 11
Who can become a school governor or a member of the school board?
A. Only parents who have a child 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
School governors, or members of the school board in Scotland, are people from the local community who wish to make a positive contribution to children’s education
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Question 12
Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?
The British constitution is written down in a single document.
FALSE
The British constitution is not written down in any single document, and therefore it is described as ‘unwritten’
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Question 13
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 coalition government
B
If one party does not get a majority vote at a General Election, two or more parties can join together to form a coalition.
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Question 14
Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?
If you have note paid sufficient National Insurance Contributions you will not be entitled to some state benefits
TRUE
Anyone who does not pay enough National Insurance Contributions will not be able to receive certain contributory benefits, such as Jobseeker’s Allowance or a full state retirement pension.
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Question 15 Which TWO areas of life are protected by equality legislation? A. Choice of clothing B. Where you live C. Race D. Sexuality
C and D
There are laws to ensure that people are not treated unfairly in any area of work or life because of their disability, marital status, age, pregnancy and maternity, sex, race, religion or belief, or sexuality.
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