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