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Chapter 5 Test 5

Chapter 5 Test 5


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1. The Commonwealth has no power over its members and it cannot suspend their membership:

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2. Which TWO of the following are environmental charities?

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3. How often are elections held for the Senedd?

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4. What is the name given to the person appointed by local authorities to be the ceremonial leader of a particular council?

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5. What is the meaning of the term ‘first past the post’?

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6. Which court deals with the MOST serious criminal cases in Scotland, such as murder?

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7. Who is the ceremonial head of the Commonwealth?

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8. Who is the chief officer of the House of Commons?

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9. What characterises the British constitution?

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10. Who forms the judiciary?

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11. Which court deals with minor criminal offences in Scotland?

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12. If an MP dies or resigns, there will be a fresh election, which is known as:

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13. A person who has not paid enough National Insurance contributions will not be able to receive certain contributory benefits including (choose TWO options):

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14. How are life peers appointed?

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15. In England, Wales and Northern Ireland, if an accused person is aged 18, the case will be heard in a Youth Court:

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16. The UN was set up after the First World War and aims to prevent war and promote international peace and security:

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17. What is played at important national occasions and at events attended by the King or the Royal Family?

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18. How many members does a jury have in Scotland?

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19. How can you visit the Northern Ireland Assembly (choose TWO options)?

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20. Most citizens of the UK, the Irish republic or the Commonwealth aged 18 or over can stand for public office, except for (choose THREE options):

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21. On which of the following issues the  Northern Ireland Assembly CANNOT make decisions?

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22. In which city is the Scottish Parliament building, also known as Holyrood, located?

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23. What name is given to the elected members of the Scottish Parliament?

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24. The public can listen to debates in the Palace of Westminster from public galleries located in:

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