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1. Which TWO of the following are freedoms offered to citizens and permanent residents of the UK?
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Correct Answer: A right to take part in the election of a government, Freedom of speech
Explanation: In return, the UK offers:
- freedom of belief and religion
- freedom of speech
- freedom from unfair discrimination
- a right to a fair trial
- a right to join in the election of a government.
Reference: Chapter 1: The values and principles of the UK
Explanation: In return, the UK offers:
- freedom of belief and religion
- freedom of speech
- freedom from unfair discrimination
- a right to a fair trial
- a right to join in the election of a government.
Reference: Chapter 1: The values and principles of the UK
2. What is a fundamental principle of British life?
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Correct Answer: Democracy
Explanation: The fundamental principles of British life include:
- Democracy
- The rule of law
- Individual liberty
- Tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs
- Participation in community life.
Reference: Chapter 1: The values and principles of the UK
Explanation: The fundamental principles of British life include:
- Democracy
- The rule of law
- Individual liberty
- Tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs
- Participation in community life.
Reference: Chapter 1: The values and principles of the UK
3. What were the names of the TWO main groups in parliament in the early 18th century?
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Correct Answer: Whigs, Tories
Explanation: There were two main groups in Parliament, known as the Whigs and the Tories.
Reference: Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history - A global power - Constitutional monarchy — the Bill of Rights
Explanation: There were two main groups in Parliament, known as the Whigs and the Tories.
Reference: Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history - A global power - Constitutional monarchy — the Bill of Rights
4. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?
When Queen Anne died, a German, George of Hanover, became the next King of England.
AWhen Queen Anne died, a German, George of Hanover, became the next King of England.
B
Correct Answer: TRUE
Explanation: When Queen Anne died in 1714, Parliament chose a German, George I, to be the next king, because he was Anne's nearest Protestant relative.
Reference: Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history - A global power - The Prime Minister
Explanation: When Queen Anne died in 1714, Parliament chose a German, George I, to be the next king, because he was Anne's nearest Protestant relative.
Reference: Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history - A global power - The Prime Minister
5. Which TWO wars was England involved in during the Middle Ages?
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Correct Answer: Hundred Years War, Crusades
Explanation: Many knights took part in the Crusades, in which European Christians fought for control of the Holy Land. English kings also fought a long war with France, called the Hundred Years War (even though it actually lasted 116 years).
Reference: Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history - The Middle Ages - War at home and abroad
Explanation: Many knights took part in the Crusades, in which European Christians fought for control of the Holy Land. English kings also fought a long war with France, called the Hundred Years War (even though it actually lasted 116 years).
Reference: Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history - The Middle Ages - War at home and abroad
6. Where did the people of the Bronze Age bury their dead?
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Correct Answer: Round barrows
Explanation: Around 4,000 years ago, people learned to make bronze. We call this period the Bronze Age. People lived in roundhouses and buried their dead in tombs called round barrows.
Reference: Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history - Early Britain
Explanation: Around 4,000 years ago, people learned to make bronze. We call this period the Bronze Age. People lived in roundhouses and buried their dead in tombs called round barrows.
Reference: Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history - Early Britain
7. During the reign of Henry VIII, which country of the union became formally united with England?
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Correct Answer: Wales
Explanation: During the reign of Henry VIII, Wales became formally united with England by the Act for the Government of Wales. The Welsh sent representatives to the House of Commons and the Welsh legal system was reformed.
Reference: Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history - The Tudors and Stuarts - Religious conflicts
Explanation: During the reign of Henry VIII, Wales became formally united with England by the Act for the Government of Wales. The Welsh sent representatives to the House of Commons and the Welsh legal system was reformed.
Reference: Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history - The Tudors and Stuarts - Religious conflicts
8. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?
The MacDonald clan of Glencoe were massacred.
AThe MacDonald clan of Glencoe were massacred.
B
Correct Answer: TRUE
Explanation: All Scottish clans were required formally to accept William as king by taking an oath. The MacDonalds of Glencoe were late in taking the oath and were all killed.
Reference: Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history - The Tudors and Stuarts - The Glorious Revolution
Explanation: All Scottish clans were required formally to accept William as king by taking an oath. The MacDonalds of Glencoe were late in taking the oath and were all killed.
Reference: Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history - The Tudors and Stuarts - The Glorious Revolution
9. With which sport do you associate Lewis Hamilton, Jensen Button and Damon Hill?
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Correct Answer: Formula 1
Explanation: A Formula 1 Grand Prix event is held in the UK each year and a number of British Grand Prix drivers have won the Formula 1 World Championship. Recent British winners include Damon Hill, Lewis Hamilton and Jensen Button.
Reference: Chapter 4: A modern, thriving society - Sport - Motor sports
Explanation: A Formula 1 Grand Prix event is held in the UK each year and a number of British Grand Prix drivers have won the Formula 1 World Championship. Recent British winners include Damon Hill, Lewis Hamilton and Jensen Button.
Reference: Chapter 4: A modern, thriving society - Sport - Motor sports
10. How old do you have to be to buy alcohol in the UK?
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Correct Answer: 18
Explanation: To buy alcohol in a pub or night club you must be 18 or over, but people under that age may be allowed in some pubs with an adult.
Reference: Chapter 4: A modern, thriving society - Leisure - Pubs and night clubs
Explanation: To buy alcohol in a pub or night club you must be 18 or over, but people under that age may be allowed in some pubs with an adult.
Reference: Chapter 4: A modern, thriving society - Leisure - Pubs and night clubs
11. The Battle of the Boyne is celebrated with a bank holiday in which country?
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Correct Answer: Northern Ireland
Explanation: In Northern Ireland, the anniversary of the Battle of the Boyne in July is also a public holiday.
Reference: Chapter 4: A modern, thriving society - Customs and traditions - Bank holidays
Explanation: In Northern Ireland, the anniversary of the Battle of the Boyne in July is also a public holiday.
Reference: Chapter 4: A modern, thriving society - Customs and traditions - Bank holidays
12. Diwali is a religious celebration for which TWO religious groups?
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Correct Answer: Sikh, Hindus
Explanation: Diwali normally falls in October or November and lasts for five days. It is often called the Festival of Lights. It is celebrated by Hindus and Sikhs. It celebrates the victory of good over evil and the gaining of knowledge. There are different stories about how the festival came about. There is a famous celebration of Diwali in Leicester.
Reference: Chapter 4: A modern, thriving society - Customs and traditions - Other religious festivals
Explanation: Diwali normally falls in October or November and lasts for five days. It is often called the Festival of Lights. It is celebrated by Hindus and Sikhs. It celebrates the victory of good over evil and the gaining of knowledge. There are different stories about how the festival came about. There is a famous celebration of Diwali in Leicester.
Reference: Chapter 4: A modern, thriving society - Customs and traditions - Other religious festivals
13. At the beginning of the 19th century, which one of the following groups could vote?
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Correct Answer: Property-owning men over the age of 21
Explanation: They were men who were over 21 years of age and who owned a certain amount of property.
Reference: Chapter 5: The UK government, the law and your role - The development of British democracy
Explanation: They were men who were over 21 years of age and who owned a certain amount of property.
Reference: Chapter 5: The UK government, the law and your role - The development of British democracy
14. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?
The police do not need to protect and help people who are not UK citizens.
AThe police do not need to protect and help people who are not UK citizens.
B
Correct Answer: FALSE
Explanation: The police force is a public service that helps and protects everyone, no matter what their background or where they live.
Reference: Chapter 5: The UK government, the law and your role - Respecting the law - The police and their duties
Explanation: The police force is a public service that helps and protects everyone, no matter what their background or where they live.
Reference: Chapter 5: The UK government, the law and your role - Respecting the law - The police and their duties
15. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?
A husband who forces his wife to have sex can be charged with rape.
AA husband who forces his wife to have sex can be charged with rape.
B
Correct Answer: TRUE
Explanation: Any man who forces a woman to have sex, including a woman's husband, can be charged with rape.
Reference: Chapter 5: The UK government, the law and your role - Fundamental principles - Domestic violence
Explanation: Any man who forces a woman to have sex, including a woman's husband, can be charged with rape.
Reference: Chapter 5: The UK government, the law and your role - Fundamental principles - Domestic violence
16. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?
The main political parties actively look for members.
AThe main political parties actively look for members.
B
Correct Answer: TRUE
Explanation: The main political parties actively look for members of the public to join their debates, contribute to their costs, and help at elections for Parliament or for local government.
Reference: Chapter 5: The UK government, the law and your role - The government - The party system
Explanation: The main political parties actively look for members of the public to join their debates, contribute to their costs, and help at elections for Parliament or for local government.
Reference: Chapter 5: The UK government, the law and your role - The government - The party system
17. Which TWO countries are members of the Commonwealth?
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Correct Answer: Canada, Australia
Explanation: Australia and Canada are members of the Commonwealth. The Queen is the ceremonial head of the Commonwealth, which currently has 54 member states (see table).
Reference: Chapter 5: The UK government, the law and your role - The UK and International Institutions - The Commonwealth
Explanation: Australia and Canada are members of the Commonwealth. The Queen is the ceremonial head of the Commonwealth, which currently has 54 member states (see table).
Reference: Chapter 5: The UK government, the law and your role - The UK and International Institutions - The Commonwealth
18. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?
All young people are sent a National Insurance Number before their 16th birthday.
AAll young people are sent a National Insurance Number before their 16th birthday.
B
Correct Answer: TRUE
Explanation: All young people in the UK are sent a National Insurance number just before their 16th birthday.
Reference: Chapter 5: The UK government, the law and your role - Taxation - National Insurance - Getting a national insurance number
Explanation: All young people in the UK are sent a National Insurance number just before their 16th birthday.
Reference: Chapter 5: The UK government, the law and your role - Taxation - National Insurance - Getting a national insurance number
19. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?
Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland each have devolved administrations which give them total control over all policies and laws.
AWales, Scotland and Northern Ireland each have devolved administrations which give them total control over all policies and laws.
B
Correct Answer: FALSE
Explanation: Policy and laws governing defence, foreign affairs, immigration, taxation and social security all remain under central UK government control. However, many other public services, such as education, are controlled by the devolved administrations.
Reference: Chapter 5: The UK government, the law and your role - The government - Devolved administrations
Explanation: Policy and laws governing defence, foreign affairs, immigration, taxation and social security all remain under central UK government control. However, many other public services, such as education, are controlled by the devolved administrations.
Reference: Chapter 5: The UK government, the law and your role - The government - Devolved administrations
20. Which of these statements is correct?
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Correct Answer: The Queen is ceremonial head of the Commonwealth.
Explanation: The Queen is the ceremonial head of the Commonwealth, which currently has 54 member states.
Reference: Chapter 5: The UK government, the law and your role - The UK and international institutions - The Commonwealth
Explanation: The Queen is the ceremonial head of the Commonwealth, which currently has 54 member states.
Reference: Chapter 5: The UK government, the law and your role - The UK and international institutions - The Commonwealth
21. Who appoints life peers in the House of Lords?
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Correct Answer: The monarch
Explanation: Life peers are appointed by the monarch on the advice of the Prime Minister.
Reference: Chapter 5: The UK government, the law and your role - The British constitution - System of government - The House of lords
Explanation: Life peers are appointed by the monarch on the advice of the Prime Minister.
Reference: Chapter 5: The UK government, the law and your role - The British constitution - System of government - The House of lords
22. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?
A General Election occurs every eight years.
AA General Election occurs every eight years.
B
Correct Answer: FALSE
Explanation: MPs are elected at a General Election, which is held at least every five years.
Reference: Chapter 5: The UK government, the law and your role - The British constitution - The system of government - Elections
Explanation: MPs are elected at a General Election, which is held at least every five years.
Reference: Chapter 5: The UK government, the law and your role - The British constitution - The system of government - Elections
23. Which of these statements is correct?
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Correct Answer: The Chancellor of the Exchequer is responsible for the economy.
Explanation: The Prime Minister appoints about 20 senior MPs to become ministers in charge of departments. These include:
-Chancellor of the Exchequer - responsible for the economy ;
-Home Secretary - responsible for crime, policing and immigration ;
-Foreign Secretary - responsible for managing relationships with foreign countries ;
-other ministers (called 'Secretaries of State') responsible for subjects such as education, health and defence.
Reference: Chapter 5: The UK government, the law and your role - The government - The cabinet
Explanation: The Prime Minister appoints about 20 senior MPs to become ministers in charge of departments. These include:
-Chancellor of the Exchequer - responsible for the economy ;
-Home Secretary - responsible for crime, policing and immigration ;
-Foreign Secretary - responsible for managing relationships with foreign countries ;
-other ministers (called 'Secretaries of State') responsible for subjects such as education, health and defence.
Reference: Chapter 5: The UK government, the law and your role - The government - The cabinet
24. The judiciary is responsible for which TWO of the following?
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Correct Answer: Making sure that trials are fair, Interpreting the law
Explanation: Judges (who are together called 'the judiciary') are responsible for interpreting the law and ensuring that trials are conducted fairly. The government cannot interfere with this.
Reference: Chapter 5: The UK government, the law and your role - The role of the courts - The Judiciary
Explanation: Judges (who are together called 'the judiciary') are responsible for interpreting the law and ensuring that trials are conducted fairly. The government cannot interfere with this.
Reference: Chapter 5: The UK government, the law and your role - The role of the courts - The Judiciary