Chapter 5 Test 1
Take the test
1 / 24
1. Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) are elected on the basis of:
2 / 24
2. The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation is a group of European and North American countries that was created with which TWO purposes:
3 / 24
3. The small claims procedure is used in England and Wales for minor disputes for:
4 / 24
4. Which of the following is the responsibility of the Chancellor of the Exchequer?
5 / 24
5. Which of the following statements is true?
6 / 24
6. The public can listen to debates in the Palace of Westminster from public galleries in the House of Commons but not in the House of Lords:
7 / 24
7. Which of the following organisations has no power to make laws but draws up conventions and charters, including the European Convention on Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms?
8 / 24
8. Which Court deals with the most serious criminal cases, such as murder, in Scotland?
9 / 24
9. The leader of the opposition leads his or her party in pointing out what they see as the government’s (choose TWO options):
10 / 24
10. What is the minimum age requirement to drive a mopped in the UK?
11 / 24
11. How many countries formed the European Economic Community (EEC) when it was first created in 1957?
12 / 24
12. What is donated blood used for?
13 / 24
13. What can living people donate that may help other people with injuries or illnesses (choose TWO options)?
14 / 24
14. In which city is the Northern Ireland Assembly building, also known as Stormont, located?
15 / 24
15. Where is the office of the MPs located?
16 / 24
16. Which TWO of the following statements is TRUE with regards to Magistrates and Justices of the Peace (JPs) in England, Wales and Scotland?
17 / 24
17. The House of Commons is normally more independent of the government than the House of Lords:
18 / 24
18. In Northern Ireland members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) are elected on the basis of:
19 / 24
19. How can MPs be contacted (choose TWO options)?
20 / 24
20. Does Britain have a written constitution?
21 / 24
21. When were the United Nations set up?
22 / 24
22. Where can you find copies of the ‘Hansard’?
23 / 24
23. Which court normally deals with cases of children aged 10 to 17 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland?
24 / 24
24. How many senior MPs are appointed by the Prime Minister?
Your score is
Restart quiz
Click and take the test
