Practising Test 8 Welcome to your Practising Test 8 Test Name Email Phone Number 1. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?You can support your local community by becoming a school governor or school board member. TRUE FALSE None 2. At which festival are mince pies traditionally eaten? Diwali Vaisakhi Easter Christmas None 3. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?In 1921 a treaty gave independence to the south of Ireland. FALSE TRUE None 4. Who appoints life peers in the House of Lords? The Chief Whip The monarch The Prime Minister The Speaker of the House of Commons None 5. Which TWO of the following would you contact for legal advice? Your local member of Parliament (MP) The Citizens Advice Bureau A solicitor A local councillor None 6. What is the highest-value note issued as British currency? £20 £50 £100 £70 None 7. Which of the following statements is correct? The Reform Act of 1832 increased the number of voters. The Reform Act of 1832 decreased the number of voters. None 8. To which TWO international bodies does the UK belong? The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) The Arab League The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) The Commonwealth 9. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?William Blake, Lord Byron and Robert Browning were all famous golfers. FALSE TRUE None 10. How many people serve on a jury in Scotland? 11 8 20 15 None 11. Which TWO of the following were major welfare changes introduced from 1945 to 1950? National Health Service (NHS) A social security system for all Employment exchanges State retirement pension 12. Which of the following statements is correct? Cricket matches can last up to five days. Cricket matches can last up to two weeks. None 13. What is a jury made up of? People randomly chosen from the electoral register People who have submitted an application form and been accepted People working in high-powered jobs People who are members of political parties None 14. Which of the following statements is correct? The official home of the Prime Minister is Buckingham Palace. The official home of the Prime Minister is 10 Downing Street. None 15. Which of the following statements is correct? Rugby originated in England in the early 19th century. Rugby was introduced to ancient Britain by Viking invaders. None 16. Which TWO of the following groups of adults are eligible to vote in all UK elections? Citizens of the USA Citizens of the Commonwealth who are resident in the UK Only those born in the UK UK-born and naturalised adult citizens 17. Which of the following statements is correct? The Queen is ceremonial head of the Commonwealth. The Queen is ceremonial head of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). None 18. Which TWO are famous gardens in the UK? Bodnant Garden London Eye Snowdonia Sissinghurst 19. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?Britain has never been at war with France. TRUE FALSE None 20. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?Charles Dickens is famous for writing musicals. TRUE FALSE None 21. Which TWO were introduced before the First World War (1914)? National Health Service (NHS) Child Benefit payments State retirement pension Free school meals 22. What task is associated with the National Trust? Preserving old aircraft Conserving deep water fish Preserving important buildings and places Conserving native bird species None 23. Which of the following statements is correct? The ‘Swinging Sixties’ was a period of religious change. The ‘Swinging Sixties’ was a period of social change. None 24. Why is Henry VIII an important English monarch? He established the RAF. He re-established the Catholic Church in England. He broke from the Church of Rome. He invaded Sweden. None Thank you for taking - Practising Test 8. Time's upTime is Up! Munira Begum2021-01-25T11:09:58+00:00
