THE UK TEST 23

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THE UK TEST 23

http://www.theuktest.com/life-in-the-uk-test/23

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The House of Commons has powers to overrule ______, but these are not used often?

The House of Lords

The police can confiscate alcohol or move young people on from public places?

True

Remembrance Day is celebrated on?

11th November

The Eden Project is in ______?

Cornwall

Henry VIII was king of England from 21 April ______?

1509

Volunteering and helping your community are an important part of being a good citizen?

True

The Assembly has the power to make laws for Wales in ______ areas?

 20

How do an employee pay their National Insurance contribution?

Deducted from his/her pay by the employer

When are local elections for councillors held?

May

You can help prevent any problems and conflicts with your neighbours by (Choose any 2 answers)?

Respecting their privacy,Limiting how much noise you make

Political party members work hard to persuade people to vote for their candidates by handing out leaflets in the street or by knocking on people's doors and asking for their support, this is called?

Canvassing

What describes the level of expression that the monarch is restricted to when discussing government matters?

Advise, warn and encourage

The National Assembly elections are held every ____ years using a form of proportional representation?

 Four

Charities that care about the environment are (Choose any 2 answers)?

National Trust,Friends of the Earth

Henry Tudor, the leader of the House of Lancaster, became?

 King Henry VII

In Scotland, 31 December is called ______?

Hogmanay

The Prime Minister appoints (Choose any 4 answers)?

Home Secretary,Chancellor of the Exchequer,Foreign Secretary,Foreign Secretary

Which is the spiritual leader of the Church of England?

The Archbishop of Canterbury

After the Act of Union was agreed upon in 1707, Scotland?

Was no longer an independent country

How old must you be to drive a motor vehicle in the UK?

 At least 17

What is the function of the monarch in government?

To advise, warn and encourage the Prime Minister

To visit Scottish Parliament you can book tickets or arrange tours through visitor services?

True

In Scotland, most minor criminal cases are dealt with in a?

Justice of the Peace Court