Practise Test 10 Welcome to your Practise Test 10 Test Name Email Phone Number 1. 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 2. Which of the following statements is correct? Civil servants are politically neutral. Civil servants have to be politically aligned to the elected government. None 3. 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 4. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?John Constable (1776-1837) founded the modern police force in England. TRUE FALSE None 5. What system of government does the UK have? Federal government Parliamentary democracy Communist government Dictatorship None 6. Which TWO of the following were British inventions? Television Diesel engine Jet engine Personal computer 7. By joining a political party, what TWO activities might you be involved in? 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 Violent clashes with other political parties 8. 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. FALSE TRUE None 9. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?Getting to know your neighbours can help you to become part of the community. FALSE TRUE None 10. Who elects Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs)? Members of Parliament The public The Home Office The police None 11. When was the last successful invasion of England? 1940 1066 1415 1642 None 12. Which TWO patron saints’ days occur in March? St Andrew St Patrick St George St David 13. 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 14. Which of the following statements is correct? Sir Steve Redgrave is a famous film actor who has won several BAFTAs. Sir Steve Redgrave is a famous rower who won gold medals in five consecutive Olympic Games. None 15. Which of the following UK landmarks is in Northern Ireland? The Eden Project Snowdonia The Giant’s Causeway Big Ben None 16. Which TWO are 20th-century British discoveries or inventions? Hovercraft Radium Penicillin Printing press 17. Who has to pay National Insurance Contributions? Everybody in the UK who is in paid work People who work full-time All those aged 50 and below Single people with no dependents None 18. Which TWO of the following issues can the Northern Ireland Assembly make decisions on? Agriculture Defence Social services Foreign affairs 19. 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 20. What celebration takes place each year on 14 February? Hogmanay Bonfire Night Valentine’s Day Halloween None 21. 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 22. When a member of Parliament (MP) dies or resigns, what is the election called that is held to replace them? Selection Re-selection By-election Hustings None 23. Who was given the title of Lord Protector in the 17th century? Oliver Cromwell King Charles II Isaac Newton Samuel Pepys None 24. How old must you be to ride a moped in the UK? 16 25 18 21 None Thank you for taking - Practise Test 10. Time's upTime is Up! Munira Begum2021-01-25T11:09:58+00:00
