Practise Test 10 Welcome to your Practise Test 10 Test Name Email Phone Number 1. What system of government does the UK have? Parliamentary democracy Federal government Dictatorship Communist government None 2. Which TWO patron saints’ days occur in March? St George St Patrick St David St Andrew 3. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?In 1588 the English fleet defeated a large French fleet of ships that intended to land an army in England. TRUE FALSE None 4. Which TWO of the following were British inventions? Television Diesel engine Jet engine Personal computer 5. Who was given the title of Lord Protector in the 17th century? Oliver Cromwell Samuel Pepys Isaac Newton King Charles II None 6. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?‘We shall fight them on the beaches’ is a famous quote from a speech by Queen Elizabeth I about the Spanish Armada. TRUE FALSE None 7. Which of the following statements is correct? The UK does not allow citizens or permanent residents to voice opinions publicly. The UK offers its citizens and permanent residents freedom of speech. None 8. Which of the following UK landmarks is in Northern Ireland? The Giant’s Causeway Big Ben Snowdonia The Eden Project None 9. Which of the following statements is correct? Civil servants are politically neutral. Civil servants have to be politically aligned to the elected government. None 10. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?John Constable (1776-1837) founded the modern police force in England. FALSE TRUE None 11. What celebration takes place each year on 14 February? Valentine’s Day Hogmanay Bonfire Night Halloween None 12. When was the last successful invasion of England? 1066 1940 1642 1415 None 13. How old must you be to ride a moped in the UK? 16 18 21 25 None 14. Who has to pay National Insurance Contributions? Everybody in the UK who is in paid work All those aged 50 and below Single people with no dependents People who work full-time None 15. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?Getting to know your neighbours can help you to become part of the community. TRUE FALSE None 16. When a member of Parliament (MP) dies or resigns, what is the election called that is held to replace them? Hustings Re-selection By-election Selection None 17. Which of the following statements is correct? The Reform Act of 1832 increased the power of the House of Lords. The Reform Act of 1832 increased the number of electors. None 18. By joining a political party, what TWO activities might you be involved in? Knocking on people’s doors and asking for support Joining your MP for sessions in the House of Commons Handing out leaflets in the street Violent clashes with other political parties 19. Who elects Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs)? Members of Parliament The Home Office The public The police None 20. Which of the following statements is correct? In 1776 some American colonies declared their independence from Britain. American colonists were eventually defeated by the British. None 21. Which of the following statements is correct? Sir Steve Redgrave is a famous rower who won gold medals in five consecutive Olympic Games. Sir Steve Redgrave is a famous film actor who has won several BAFTAs. None 22. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?Mo Farah and Jessica Ennis are well-known athletes who won gold medals at the 2012 London Olympics. TRUE FALSE None 23. Which TWO of the following issues can the Northern Ireland Assembly make decisions on? Foreign affairs Agriculture Defence Social services 24. Which TWO are 20th-century British discoveries or inventions? Hovercraft Printing press Radium Penicillin Thank you for taking - Practise Test 10. Time's upTime is Up! Munira Begum2021-01-25T11:09:58+00:00
