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