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• 31. What is the system that automatically deducts tax called?

  • Self-Assessment
  • PAYE
  • PAYG
  • HMRC

• 32. When did the Parliament begin developing into the institution it is now?

  • During the Industrial Revolution
  • During the Middle Ages
  • During the Bronze Age
  • During the Iron Age

• 33. How many members does the Scottish Parliament have?

  • 76
  • 129
  • 108
  • 94

• 34. At what age are you eligible to vote in a UK General Election?

  • 16
  • 17
  • 18
  • 21

• 35. What is a jury made up of in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland?

  • 12 members of the public
  • 15 members of the public
  • 3 judges
  • A panel of police officers

• 36. What do you need to apply for before you can start working in the UK?

  • A driver's licence
  • A National Insurance (NI) number
  • A passport
  • A voter registration card

• 37. What are the two 'Houses' of the UK Parliament?

  • House of Commons and House of Lords
  • House of Representatives and Senate
  • House of Assembly and House of Peers
  • House of Commons and House of Monarchs

• 38. What is the 'Cabinet' in the UK government?

  • The room where the PM sleeps
  • A committee of senior government ministers
  • The group of opposition leaders
  • The civil servants who run departments

• 39. Which TWO areas are devolved to the Scottish Parliament and Welsh Senedd?

  • Defence
  • Education
  • Foreign Affairs
  • Health

• 40. What is the maximum limit for the 'small claims' procedure in England and Wales?

  • £3,000
  • £5,000
  • £10,000
  • £20,000

• 41. In which court are minor criminal cases usually dealt with in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland?

  • The High Court
  • The Crown Court
  • The Magistrates' Court
  • The Supreme Court

• 42. Is forced marriage legal in the UK?

  • Yes, if both families agree
  • Yes, for certain religious groups
  • No, it is a criminal offence
  • Yes, if they are over 18

• 43. How often are UK General Elections typically held?

  • Every 3 years
  • Every 4 years
  • Every 5 years
  • Every 6 years

• 44. What is the name of the building where the UK Parliament sits?

  • Buckingham Palace
  • The Palace of Westminster
  • Tower of London
  • Windsor Castle

• 45. Who is generally considered to be the first Prime Minister of the UK?

  • Winston Churchill
  • Sir Robert Walpole
  • William Pitt the Younger
  • Benjamin Disraeli