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• 196. What does NATO stand for?

  • North American Trade Organization
  • National Atlantic Treaty Office
  • North Atlantic Treaty Organization
  • Nations Allied for Trade and Order

• 197. What are the TWO primary purposes of NATO?

  • To maintain peace between all of its members
  • To help each other if they come under attack
  • To create laws for European countries
  • To oversee global human rights

• 198. Which statements correctly describe the difference between criminal law and civil law in the UK?

  • Civil law deals with government budgets
  • Civil law settles disputes between individuals or groups
  • Criminal law is enforced by the army
  • Criminal law involves crimes investigated by the police and punished by the courts

• 199. Which TWO are examples of a criminal offence in the UK?

  • Selling faulty goods
  • Smoking in public places
  • A tenant not paying their rent
  • Selling tobacco

• 200. What is considered a racial crime in the UK?

  • Stealing from someone of a different race
  • Refusing to work with someone because of their accent
  • Disagreeing with someone from a different ethnic background
  • Harassing someone because of their religion or ethnic origin

• 201. Which TWO are examples of a civil law dispute?

  • A dispute over unpaid wages
  • Selling drugs such as cocaine
  • A dispute between a landlord and tenant
  • Carrying a weapon

• 202. Which TWO are examples of a civil law dispute related to employment law?

  • Disputes over wages
  • A dispute about faulty goods or services
  • Unfair dismissal in the workplace
  • Drinking in alcohol-free zones

• 203. Which of the following is a civil law dispute?

  • Murder
  • Assault
  • Drug dealing
  • Debt

• 204. True or False: Civil law deals with disputes between individuals or groups, such as issues over housing or consumer rights.

  • True
  • False

• 205. What is the minimum age for buying tobacco products in the UK?

  • 16
  • 18
  • 19
  • 21

• 206. Which TWO of these substances is illegal to sell or buy in the UK?

  • Alcohol
  • Tobacco
  • Cannabis
  • Heroin

• 207. Who can drink alcohol with a meal in a restaurant or hotel in the UK?

  • People aged 16 or over
  • People aged 18 or over
  • People aged 21 or over
  • Only adults with a valid ID

• 208. What happens if someone drinks alcohol in an alcohol-free zone?

  • No penalty
  • Fined or arrested
  • Warning only
  • Taken to court

• 209. Where is smoking tobacco products prohibited in the UK?

  • In private homes
  • In outdoor parks
  • In personal vehicles
  • In nearly all enclosed public places

• 210. What are the TWO main duties of the police in the UK?

  • Prevent and detect crime
  • Assist in passing new legislation
  • Protecting life and property
  • Collect local council taxes