There is no place in British society for extremism or intolerance True /False?
True
When did the First World War end?
1918
Julius Caesar led a Roman invasion of Britain in 55 BC but this was unsuccessful. For how many years did Britain remain separate from the Roman Empire?
100
One of the tribal leaders who fought against the Romans was Boudicca, the queen of the Iceni. What is it known as now?
eastern England
Easter eggs often given as presents at Easter as a symbol of new life True /False?
True
What do many theatres produce at Christmas time?
Pantomime
Which country’s national flower is a thistle?
Scotland
Select TWO popular social networking websites?
Twitter, Facebook
The London Eye is situated on the southern bank of which river?
Thames
The Speaker also represents Parliament on ceremonial occasions?
True
Who resides in 10 Downing Street?
The Prime Minister
The Council of Europe has no power to make laws True /False?
True
Choose TWO examples of a civil law offence?
Unfair dismissal or discrimination in the workplace, Disputes between landlords and tenants
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
There are 9 National Parks in the UK True /False?
False
What is the National Citizen Service?
It helps you build your skills for work and life
Adult citizens of the UK, and citizens of the Commonwealth and the Irish Republic who are resident in the UK, can vote in all public elections True /False?
True
To be able to vote in a parliamentary, local or European election, you must have your name on the electoral register True /False?
True
It is an offence not to have an MOT certificate if your vehicle is more than ____ years old?
3
On which TWO occasions will there be a fresh election, called a by-election, in MP’s constituency?
dies, resigns
How is the Speaker elected?
Fellow MPs choose the Speaker
What can the Scottish Parliament do
may pass legislation on anything not specifically reserved to the UK Parliament
The members of the armed forces can stand for public office True /False?
False
What is the Shadow Cabinet?
Senior members of the main opposition party who 'shadow' Government ministers in different departments
True
When did the First World War end?
1918
Julius Caesar led a Roman invasion of Britain in 55 BC but this was unsuccessful. For how many years did Britain remain separate from the Roman Empire?
100
One of the tribal leaders who fought against the Romans was Boudicca, the queen of the Iceni. What is it known as now?
eastern England
Easter eggs often given as presents at Easter as a symbol of new life True /False?
True
What do many theatres produce at Christmas time?
Pantomime
Which country’s national flower is a thistle?
Scotland
Select TWO popular social networking websites?
Twitter, Facebook
The London Eye is situated on the southern bank of which river?
Thames
The Speaker also represents Parliament on ceremonial occasions?
True
Who resides in 10 Downing Street?
The Prime Minister
The Council of Europe has no power to make laws True /False?
True
Choose TWO examples of a civil law offence?
Unfair dismissal or discrimination in the workplace, Disputes between landlords and tenants
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
There are 9 National Parks in the UK True /False?
False
What is the National Citizen Service?
It helps you build your skills for work and life
Adult citizens of the UK, and citizens of the Commonwealth and the Irish Republic who are resident in the UK, can vote in all public elections True /False?
True
To be able to vote in a parliamentary, local or European election, you must have your name on the electoral register True /False?
True
It is an offence not to have an MOT certificate if your vehicle is more than ____ years old?
3
On which TWO occasions will there be a fresh election, called a by-election, in MP’s constituency?
dies, resigns
How is the Speaker elected?
Fellow MPs choose the Speaker
What can the Scottish Parliament do
may pass legislation on anything not specifically reserved to the UK Parliament
The members of the armed forces can stand for public office True /False?
False
What is the Shadow Cabinet?
Senior members of the main opposition party who 'shadow' Government ministers in different departments
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