Practising Test 8 Welcome to your Practising Test 8 Test Name Email Phone Number 1. Which TWO of the following would you contact for legal advice? The Citizens Advice Bureau A local councillor A solicitor Your local member of Parliament (MP) None 2. Which TWO were introduced before the First World War (1914)? Child Benefit payments Free school meals National Health Service (NHS) State retirement pension 3. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?William Blake, Lord Byron and Robert Browning were all famous golfers. FALSE TRUE None 4. Which of the following statements is correct? The ‘Swinging Sixties’ was a period of religious change. The ‘Swinging Sixties’ was a period of social change. None 5. Which of the following statements is correct? Cricket matches can last up to five days. Cricket matches can last up to two weeks. None 6. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?Charles Dickens is famous for writing musicals. TRUE FALSE None 7. To which TWO international bodies does the UK belong? The Commonwealth The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) The Arab League 8. What is the highest-value note issued as British currency? £100 £20 £50 £70 None 9. Which TWO are famous gardens in the UK? London Eye Sissinghurst Snowdonia Bodnant Garden 10. Who appoints life peers in the House of Lords? The Prime Minister The monarch The Speaker of the House of Commons The Chief Whip None 11. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?Britain has never been at war with France. FALSE TRUE None 12. Which TWO of the following groups of adults are eligible to vote in all UK elections? Citizens of the Commonwealth who are resident in the UK Only those born in the UK UK-born and naturalised adult citizens Citizens of the USA 13. At which festival are mince pies traditionally eaten? Vaisakhi Easter Diwali Christmas None 14. Which TWO of the following were major welfare changes introduced from 1945 to 1950? A social security system for all State retirement pension National Health Service (NHS) Employment exchanges 15. Which of the following statements is correct? Rugby originated in England in the early 19th century. Rugby was introduced to ancient Britain by Viking invaders. None 16. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?You can support your local community by becoming a school governor or school board member. TRUE FALSE None 17. What is a jury made up of? People working in high-powered jobs People who are members of political parties People who have submitted an application form and been accepted People randomly chosen from the electoral register None 18. What task is associated with the National Trust? Conserving deep water fish Conserving native bird species Preserving important buildings and places Preserving old aircraft None 19. How many people serve on a jury in Scotland? 8 15 20 11 None 20. Why is Henry VIII an important English monarch? He established the RAF. He broke from the Church of Rome. He re-established the Catholic Church in England. He invaded Sweden. None 21. Which of the following statements is correct? The Queen is ceremonial head of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). The Queen is ceremonial head of the Commonwealth. None 22. Which of the following statements is correct? The Reform Act of 1832 increased the number of voters. The Reform Act of 1832 decreased the number of voters. None 23. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?In 1921 a treaty gave independence to the south of Ireland. FALSE TRUE None 24. Which of the following statements is correct? The official home of the Prime Minister is Buckingham Palace. The official home of the Prime Minister is 10 Downing Street. None Thank you for taking - Practising Test 8. Time's upTime is Up! Munira Begum2021-01-25T11:09:58+00:00
