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Many
people volunteer simply because they want to help other people?
True
If
you think someone is trying to persuade you to join an extremist or terrorist
cause, whom should you notify?
Police
force
What
are TWO of the roles of the House of Lords?
Suggest
amendments or propose new laws, which are then discussed by the MPs,Check
laws that have been passed to ensure that they are fit for purpose
What
are TWO responsibilities of members of Parliament (MPs)?
They
represent everyone in their constituency,Scrutinise
and comment on what the government is doing
The
people of which age made the first coins to be minted in Britain?
Iron
Age
2
minutes silence is observed on the Easter to commemorate the death of Jesus
Christ?
False
When
is St George’s Day?
23rd
April
What
percentage of the population has a parent or grandparent born outside the UK
due to post-war immigration?
10%
Peers
nominated by the Prime Minister can only serve for their lifetime?
True
Which
popular yearly sporting event takes place between Oxford and Cambridge
universities?
Rowing
Who
led the Scottish, in 1314, to defeat the English at the Battle of Bannockburn?
Robert
the Bruce
What
are TWO ways you can look after the environment?
Shop
for products locally as this reduces your carbon footprint,Recycle
as much as you can
Which
party forms the government?
The
party with the majority of the members of Parliament (MPs)
Which
of these statements is correct?
Magistrates
hear minor criminal cases in England
What
are TWO core values of a civil servant?
Integrity,Impartiality
Local
councils, in the UK, are often called local authorities?
True
The
Chartists are associated with the Civil War which took place in the 17th
century?
False
Forced
marriages are an offence in the UK?
True
Members
of the public are allowed to attend Youth Courts hearings if they know the
accused?
False
Which
of these TWO is correct about Halloween?
It
is an ancient festival and has roots in the pagan festival to mark the
beginning of winter,It
is celebrated on the 31 October
Who’s
powers were increased by the Bill of Rights of 1689?
Parliament
During
the Middle Ages, which TWO wars did English kings fight abroad?
Crusaders,Hundred
Years War
Which
of these statements is correct?
Life
peers are appointed by the monarchy on the advice of the Prime Minister
Which
of these statements is correct?
During
Queen Victoria's reign the British Empire became the largest empire the world
has ever seen.
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