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• 391. Which TWO of these bodies together make up the UK Parliament?

  • The House of Commons
  • The House of Lords
  • The Cabinet
  • The Civil Service

• 392. Which TWO of these are examples of devolved matters generally controlled by the Scottish Parliament?

  • Health
  • Education
  • Defence
  • Foreign affairs

• 393. True or False: The Prime Minister is directly elected by the whole country in a separate national vote.

  • True
  • False

• 394. True or False: The House of Lords can permanently block a bill supported by the elected House of Commons.

  • True
  • False

• 395. True or False: Local councils are responsible for setting national tax rates.

  • True
  • False

• 396. True or False: Judges in the UK are expected to remain politically impartial when deciding cases.

  • True
  • False

• 397. Which TWO of the following make up the UK Parliament?

  • The House of Commons
  • The House of Lords
  • The Cabinet
  • The Privy Council

• 398. Which TWO of these courts handle criminal cases in England and Wales?

  • Magistrates' Court
  • Crown Court
  • The Supreme Court only
  • The Small Claims Court

• 399. Which TWO courts hear criminal cases in England and Wales?

  • Magistrates' Court
  • Crown Court
  • County Court
  • Court of Session

• 400. Which TWO of these describe how most members of the House of Lords reach their position today?

  • Appointment, often on ministerial recommendation
  • A small number of remaining hereditary peers
  • Direct public election
  • Selection by random lottery

• 401. Which TWO of these are examples of devolved administrations within the UK?

  • The Scottish Government
  • The Northern Ireland Executive
  • The UK Cabinet
  • The Privy Council

• 402. Which TWO of these are typical roles of a Member of Parliament?

  • Representing constituents
  • Voting on legislation in the Commons
  • Presiding over criminal trials
  • Issuing driving licences

• 403. Which TWO of these describe the process for a bill to become law in the UK?

  • It must pass through both Houses of Parliament
  • It must receive Royal Assent
  • It must be approved directly by the electorate in every case
  • It must be reviewed by the European Court

• 404. Which TWO of these government ministers lead major UK departments?

  • The Home Secretary
  • The Foreign Secretary
  • The Speaker of the House of Commons
  • The Leader of the Opposition

• 405. Which TWO of these best describe judicial independence in the UK?

  • Judges are expected to decide cases without political interference
  • Courts operate separately from government control over verdicts
  • Government ministers can overturn any court verdict
  • Judges are appointed and removed by the Prime Minister at will