Practise Test 10 Welcome to your Practise Test 10 Test Name Email Phone Number 1. When a member of Parliament (MP) dies or resigns, what is the election called that is held to replace them? Re-selection Selection Hustings By-election None 2. What system of government does the UK have? Communist government Federal government Parliamentary democracy Dictatorship None 3. Who was given the title of Lord Protector in the 17th century? Oliver Cromwell Isaac Newton King Charles II Samuel Pepys None 4. Which of the following UK landmarks is in Northern Ireland? The Giant’s Causeway Big Ben The Eden Project Snowdonia None 5. Which of the following statements is correct? Civil servants have to be politically aligned to the elected government. Civil servants are politically neutral. None 6. 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 7. Which TWO of the following issues can the Northern Ireland Assembly make decisions on? Social services Agriculture Foreign affairs Defence 8. What celebration takes place each year on 14 February? Valentine’s Day Halloween Hogmanay Bonfire Night None 9. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?John Constable (1776-1837) founded the modern police force in England. FALSE TRUE None 10. 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 11. Which TWO of the following were British inventions? Jet engine Diesel engine Television Personal computer 12. By joining a political party, what TWO activities might you be involved in? Knocking on people’s doors and asking for support Handing out leaflets in the street Joining your MP for sessions in the House of Commons Violent clashes with other political parties 13. 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 14. 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 15. Which of the following statements is correct? The UK does not allow citizens or permanent residents to voice opinions publicly. The UK offers its citizens and permanent residents freedom of speech. None 16. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?Getting to know your neighbours can help you to become part of the community. TRUE FALSE None 17. 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 18. Who elects Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs)? The police The public The Home Office Members of Parliament None 19. Which TWO are 20th-century British discoveries or inventions? Radium Penicillin Hovercraft Printing press 20. When was the last successful invasion of England? 1940 1642 1415 1066 None 21. 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 22. How old must you be to ride a moped in the UK? 16 21 25 18 None 23. Which TWO patron saints’ days occur in March? St Andrew St Patrick St David St George 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. FALSE TRUE None Thank you for taking - Practise Test 10. Time's upTime is Up! Munira Begum2021-01-25T11:09:58+00:00
