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