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• 16. What is the Shadow Cabinet?

  • The cabinet that is in trouble
  • The cabinet where the Prime Minister had to resign
  • Senior members of the main opposition party who 'shadow' Government ministers in different departments
  • The name of the office of the Leader of the Opposition in the Parliament

• 17. Who resides in 10 Downing Street?

  • The Prime Minister
  • King Charles III
  • The President
  • The Speaker

• 18. What were the first Women's Social and Political Union group members called?

  • Slaves
  • House of Lords
  • Rotten boroughs
  • Suffragettes

• 19. For how long did England remain a republic?

  • 11 years
  • 14 years
  • 12 years
  • 10 years

• 20. When did the Habeas Corpus Act become law?

  • 1679
  • 1687
  • 1685
  • 1683

• 21. When was The First British Prime minister (Sir Robert Walpole) in power?

  • 1707-1714
  • 1742-1746
  • 1721-1742
  • 1714-1721

• 22. Who can nominate life peers? (Select TWO)

  • Leaders of other main political parties
  • The Prime Minister
  • The Monarchy
  • The Speaker

• 23. People living in the UK must pay tax on which of the following TWO?

  • Payday Loans
  • Income from property, savings and dividends
  • Wages from paid employment
  • Student Loans

• 24. Which TWO are Police duties?

  • Detect and prevent crime
  • Misuse their authority
  • Be corrupt
  • Protect life and property

• 25. What party won the General Election in 2010?

  • Liberal democrats
  • None, Liberal Democrats and Conservative party formed a Coalition
  • Tories
  • Labour Party

• 26. What system can be used to complete a tax return if you are self-employed?

  • Self-checkout
  • National Insurance contribution
  • PAYE (Pay as you earn)
  • Self-assessment

• 27. What is the official report that contains everything said in Parliament called?

  • Hansard
  • The Government press
  • The Government report
  • The Domesday Book

• 28. How often do the ministers meet to discuss important issues?

  • Weekly
  • Daily
  • Yearly
  • Monthly

• 29. Where can you get details about the small claims procedure?

  • Any council office
  • High Court
  • Your local polling station
  • Your local County Court

• 30. Who of the following is associated with the Bonfire Night?

  • Roger Bannister
  • Napoleon
  • Guy Fawkes
  • Ian Fleming