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