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THE UK TEST 2
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What
is the correct order of the National Days?
St
David's Day, St Patrick's Day, St George's Day, St Andrew's Day
When
is Christmas Eve?
24th
December
Pubs
are usually open from ______?
11.00am
On
Valentine's Day people exchange gifts and cards and send anonymous cards to
people they secretly admire?
True
'The
Canterbury Tales' was one of the first books to be printed by William Caxton,
the first person in England to
print books using a printing press?
True
What
is the minimum age for drinking alcohol in a hotel or restaurant?
Usually
18, but at 16 you can have a drink with a meal
Life
peers have to be Christians?
False,
other faith members can also be life peers
What
can be done to protect a person from being forced into a marriage, or to
protect a person in a forced marriage?
Court
orders can be obtained by a potential victim or someone acting for them
Who
is the heir to the throne?
The
Queen's oldest son
The
present voting age of 18 was set in?
1969
Nowadays
The House of Commons can overrule the House of Lords?
Yes, always
Lent
begins on _____?
Ash
Wednesday
Anyone
who is violent toward their partner (whether they are a man or a woman, married
or living together) can not be prosecuted?
No,
they can be prosecuted
Sir
Francis Drake's ship the 'Golden Hind', was one of the first to sail right
around/circumnavigate _____?
the
world
In
Northern Ireland, cases are heard by a District Judge or Deputy District Judge,
who is legally qualified and paid?
Yes,
it's correct
UK
MPs are elected on the basis of?
First
past the post system
What
is the name and the date of the National Day of Wales?
St
David's Day, 1 March
When
is the New Year celebrated in the United Kingdom?
1st of January
People
usually have roast ______ for Christmas Dinner?
Turkey
The
Middle Ages or the medieval period was a time of almost constant war?
True
In
1928 women in Britain received voting rights at the same age as men?
True
The
government, public bodies and the courts must follow the principles of the
European Convention?
True
All
dogs in public places must wear ______?
A collar with the name and address of the
owner
Judges
are responsible for interpreting the law and ensuring that trials are conducted
fairly?
Yes,
it's correct
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