TEST 26

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What is the BBC funded by?
TV licences
How old was the queen of Scotland, Mary Stuart when her father died and she became queen?
1 week
Who was the queen of the Iceni? She is still remembered today and there is a statue of her on Westminster Bridge in London?
 Boudicca
People don’t celebrate Christmas as much as they used to before True/False?
False
In the 2009 Citizenship Survey, what percentage of people identified themselves as Christian?
70%
Where in Scotland is known as the home of golf?
St Andrews
What is Boxing Day?(Choose TWO)
A public holiday, The day after Christmas Day
When is Halloween (an ancient festival) celebrated?
31st October
What food is traditionally associated with Wales?
Welsh cakes
When was the first public film shown in the UK?
1896
In Northern Ireland some people speak Irish Gaelic True/False?
True
How can you make a complaint about the police? (Choose TWO)
Going to a police station,  Writing to the Chief Constable of the police force involved
The Commonwealth is an association of countries that support each other and work together towards shared goals in democracy and development True/False?
True
You need to buy a TV Licence if there are no TVs in your house but you watch TV programs on your mobile phone?
True
How many senior MPs get appointed by the Prime Minister to become ministers in charge of departments?
20
In England and Wales, the small claims procedure is used for claims of less than what amount?
£5000
The Queen is married to Prince Phillip True/False?
True
What should you do when you move into a new house or apartment?
Introduce yourself to the people who live near you so they can help you
How often are the European Parliament elections held?
5
By law, radio and television coverage of the political parties must be ____ , so equal time has to be given to rival viewpoints?
balanced
When was the Scottish Parliament formed?
1999
What does the money raised from National Insurance Contributions pay for? (Choose TWO)
NHS, The state retirement pension
The leader of the opposition usually becomes Prime Minister if his or her party wins the next General Election?
True
It is illegal to sell tobacco products such as cigarettes, cigars, roll-up tobacco to anyone under what age?
18



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