Chapter 5: Test 6 Welcome to your Chapter 5: Test 6 Test Name Email Phone Number 1. Which of the following statements is correct? Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) are appointed through a public election. Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) are appointed by the local council. None 2. Who forms the judiciary? The judges together The MPs and Magistrates together The judges and Magistrates together The MPs and Prime Minister together None 3. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?People are able to buy National Lottery tickets in the UK if they are aged 14 or over. FALSE TRUE None 4. Which of the following do you need in order to gain a full car licence? Pass a driving test which tests both knowledge and practical skills Own a car Be in employment Achieve five GCSE passes None 5. Who is the chief officer of the House of Commons? The leader of the opposition The Chancellor The Archbishop The Speaker None 6. Which TWO types of cases are held in County Courts? Murder Minor criminal offences Divorce Breaches of contract 7. What is the meaning of the term ‘first past the post’? The Speaker will be chosen by other MPs in a open ballot In each constituency, the candidate who gets the most votes is elected If an Prime Minister dies or resigns, there will be a fresh election If no political party wins a majority, five parties may join and govern together None 8. Which TWO of the following are environmental charities? The National Trust Crisis Friends of the Earth PDSA 9. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?An example of a civil law case is when you have purchased a faulty item and made a legal complaint. FALSE TRUE None 10. Which court deals with minor criminal offences in Scotland? The High Court The Justice of the Peace Court The Magistrates’ Court The Youth Court None 11. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?Life peers in the House of Lords can pass on their title to their first-born child. FALSE TRUE None 12. Which of the following areas does civil law cover? Violent crime Burglary Drunk and disorderly behaviour Debt None 13. Which of the following statements is correct? In a Crown Court case the jury decides the sentence when someone is found guilty. In a Crown Court case the judge decides the sentence when someone is found guilty. None 14. Which of the following statements is correct? Decisions on government are made by the Prime Minister and cabinet. Decisions on government policies are made by the monarch. None 15. What is the National Anthem of the UK? Save United Kingdom God save the Princess God save the land of UK God save the Queen None 16. What sort of cases do Crown Courts and Sheriff Courts deal with? Serious offences Youth cases Minor criminal cases Small claims procedures None 17. What is the minimum age for jury service? 16 18 22 30 None 18. How often are elections held for the National Assembly for Wales? Every seven years Every four and half years Every four years Every five years None 19. What characterises the British constitution? It was written by the Queen It was written by Henry V It was written by the Mayor It is not written down in any single document, and therefore it is described as ‘unwritten' None 20. What age group does the National Citizen Service programme cover? All children up to the age of 17 16- and 17-year-olds 18- to 30-year-olds Pensioners None 21. Who is the ceremonial head of the Commonwealth? The Church of England The British Queen The Prince and Princesses The Prime Minister of the UK None 22. What is one of the roles of school governors and school boards? Setting the strategic direction of the school Giving teachers ideas for lesson plans Marking students’ homework Serving food and drink in the canteen None 23. Which court deals with the MOST serious criminal cases in Scotland, such as murder? The County Court The Crown Court The Supreme Court The High Court None 24. The Commonwealth has no power over its members and it cannot suspend their membership: TRUE FALSE None Thank you for taking - Chapter 5: Test 6. Time's upTime is Up! Munira Begum2021-01-25T11:09:59+00:00
