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What name is given to the person appointed by local authorities to be the ceremonial leader of a particular council?

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Mayor

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What is the meaning of the term ‘first past the post’?

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In each constituency, the candidate who gets the most votes is elected

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Which court deals with the MOST serious cases in Scotland, such as murder?

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The High Court

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What was the symbol of the House of Tudor?

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A red rose with a white rose inside it

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In which TWO movie categories does Britain continue to be particularly strong at?

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Special effects movies

Animation movies

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What British artist was a portrait painter who often painted people in country or garden scenarios?

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Thomas Gainsborough

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During which religious celebration do Muslims sacrifice an animal to eat?

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Eid ul Adha

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Which TWO of the following water sports are popular in the UK?

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Rowing

Sailing

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Forcing another person to marry is a…

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criminal offence

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How often are elections held for the National Assembly for Wales?

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Every 4 years

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Who was the British Minister after Margaret Thatcher?

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John Major

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How old do you need to be to be able to play the National Lottery?

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16

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Where is the five-day race meeting attended by members of the Royal Family and known as Royal Ascot celebrated?

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In Berkshire

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Which court deals with minor criminal cases in England, Wales and Northern Ireland?

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The Magistrates’ Court

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The Northern Ireland Assembly cannot make decisions on:

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Defence

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Which TWO of the following charities work with homeless people?

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Shelter

Crisis

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Members of the Welsh government are elected every four years on the basis of:

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Proportional representation

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What is the Commonwealth?

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An association of countries that support each other and work together towards shared goals in democracy and development

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Which of the following countries belongs to the Commonwealth?

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Mozambique

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Who has to pay national insurance contributions in the UK?

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Almost everybody who is in paid work

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Who was the first Briton to win the ‘Tour de France’?

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Bradley Wiggins

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What do Ian McEwan, Hilary Mantel and Julian Barnes have in common?

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They were awarded with the Man Booker Prize for Fiction

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In Northern Ireland members of the Legislative Assembly are elected on the basis of:

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Proportional representation

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How can MPs be contacted (choose TWO options)?

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By letter

By phoning their constituency office

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What did the’Bill of Rights’ confirm in 1689?
The rights of Parliament and the limits of the king’s power
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What is the name of the building where the Welsh govenrment members meet?
Senedd
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How long does Diwali last for?
5 days
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Who became King of Britain when Queen Anne died in 1714?
George I
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What was the population of the UK in 2005?
Just under 60 million
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Who discovered the penicillin in 1928?
Alexander Fleming
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During the Middle Ages, England was an important trading nation and people came to England from abroad to trade and also to work. Where did glass manufacturers come from?
Italy
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Where can people facing domestic violence get help from?
The Citizens Advise Bureau
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Which American President worked closely with Margaret Thatcher?
Ronald Reagan
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How many members does a jury have in England, Wales and Northern Ireland?
12
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Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding Youth Courts?
They are used for trials of young people aged 10 to 18
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Which TWO films were directed by David Lean?
Brief Encounter, Lawrence of Arabia
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What is the main function of the Council of Europe?
To protect and promote human rights
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Which Scottish physician and researcher co-discovered the insulin used to treat diabetes?
John McLeod
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When is St George’s Day, patron of England?
23rd of April
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When does the Edinburgh Festival take place?
Every summer
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When did ‘the Concorde’ aircraft fly for the first time?
1969
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When was the Northern Ireland Parliament established for the first time?
1922
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What is the opposition?
The second largest party in the House of Commons
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Which THREE of the following are known to be main parts of the British government?
The cabinet, The judiciary, The police In the UK, there are several different parts of government. The main ones are: the monarchy, the Parliament (the House of Commons and the House of Lords), the Prime Minister, the cabinet, the judiciary (courts), the police, the civil service and the local government.
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When did Adolf Hitler come to power in Germany?
In 1933
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Who invented the hovercraft?
Sir Christopher Cockrell
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Which court deals with serious criminal offences in Wales?
The Crown Court
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What is the minimum age requirement to buy alcohol in a pub or night club in the UK?
18 years old
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When were Protection Orders to protect a person from being forced into a marriage introduced in Scotland?
2011
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Which TWO of the following are famous horse racing events in the UK?
The Grand National, Royal Ascot
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Who wrote an oratorio called ‘Messiah’, which is regularly sung by choirs at Easter time?
George Frederick Handel
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When did hereditary peers lose the automatic right to attend the House of Lords?
1999
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Which of the following is England’s largest national park?
The Lake District
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Which of the following social changes took place during the ‘Swinging Sixties’?
The position of women in the workplace was improved
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What is the King James bible knows as?
Authorized version
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The Bulter Act gave which Education level free ?
secondary education
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Who was William Caxton?
English merchant, diplomat, and writer. He is thought to be the first person to introduce a printing press into England.
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What was inscribed in the first coins to be minted in Britain during the Iron Age?
The names of Iron Age Kings
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Who directed the movie ‘Four Weddings and a Funeral’ in 1994?
Mike Newell
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What was the population of the UK in 1951?
50 million
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Proceedings in Parliament are...
broadcast on television and published in official reports
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In Northern Ireland, a newly qualified driver must...
display an R plate for one year after passing the test.
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When did Emmeline Pankhurst set up the women’s Franchise League, which fought to get the vote in local elections for married women?
1889 Emmeline Pankhurst was born in Manchester in 1858. She set up the women’s Franchise League in 1889, which fought to get the vote in local elections for married women. In 1903 she helped found the Women’s Social and Political Union (WSPU).
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How many ski centres are there in Scotland?
5 | There are five ski centres in Scotland, as well as Europe’s longest dry ski slope near Edinburgh.
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The public can listen to debates in the Palace of Westminster from...
public galleries in both the House of Commons and the House of Lords.
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Which is the oldest tennis tournament in the world?
The Wimbledon Championships
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Which of the following is a British invention of the 20th century?
The Harrier jump jet, an aircraft capable of taking off vertically, is a British invention of the 20th century.
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In which English county is the monument of Stonehenge located?
Wiltshire
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What is the best-known work from Robert Burns?
Auld Lang Syne
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Which of the following crosses does NOT form part of the Union Flag?
The cross of St David, patron saint of Wales
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Who was the first British distance runner to win a gold medal in the Olympic games in the 10,000 metres?
Mo Farah
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For some Scottish people, Hogmanay is a bigger holiday than...
Christmas. In Scotland, the 31st December is called Hogmanay and 2 January is also a public holiday. For some Scottish people, Hogmanay is a bigger holiday than Christmas.
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What British actor was best known for his roles in various Shakespeare plays?
Sir Laurence Olivier
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When was the Treaty of Rome signed?
25th March 1957
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Who composed a suite of pieces themed around the planets and the solar system called ‘The Planets’?
Gustav Holst
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What was the population of the UK in 1998?
57 million
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Who is the chief officer of the House of Commons?
The Speaker
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How old was Queen Victoria when she became Queen in 1837?
18
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Who forms the judiciary?
The judges collectively. Judges (who are together called ‘the judiciary’) are responsible for interpreting the law and ensuring that trials are conducted fairly.
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Who directed the movie ‘The Killing Fields’ in 1984?
Roland Joffé
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Which TWO of the following castles are located in Scotland?
Inveraray Castle and Crathes Castle are located in Scotland.
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Which battle signified the end of the Wars of the Roses?
The Battle of Bosworth Field in 1485
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Which court deals with minor criminal offences in Scotland?
The Justice of the Peace Court
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A person who has not paid enough National Insurance contributions will not be able to receive certain contributory benefits including:
Jobseeker’s Allowance | A full state retirement pension


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