A Zero-Hour Contract is ...

a contract that guarantees the minimum wage

The monarch is the Head of State in the UK and...

14 other Commonwealth countries

What are Ireland's constituent countries and dependencies ?

Ireland has no constituent countries or dependencies

At the end of World War II...

the USA was the world's largest economy

The phrase "ever-closer union" refers to...

idea = economic integration would lead to political integration in the EU

What was the Levenson Enquiry ?

parliamentary inquiry created Independent Press Standards Organisation

In 1215, the Magna Carta...

protected the rights of free men against the King's arbituary power

What is the "royal assent" ?

for a Bill to become and Act, the monarch needs to approve it

The 54 members states of the Commonwealth of nations are...

all former British colonies except Monzambique and Rwanda

What is the electoral system for the UK general election ?

the 1st Past the Post system: there is only one ballot

The 1689 Bill of Rights ...

granted freedom of speech in Parliament

What happened in 1922 ?

the partition of Ireland into the Irish Free State and Northern Ireland

Comprehensive schools are...

schools were all children are accepted without any selection

Why was Britain the birthplace of the industrial revolution ?

had deposits of coal and iron ore: proved essential for industrilalization

What is the Good Friday Agreement ?

the agreement that put an end to thes "Troubles"

Why is the UK Parliament reffered to as the "Mother of Parliaments" ?

because it has been a model for other parliamentary democracies

What are "checks and balances"?

system put in place to prevent the abuse of power within legi., exc., jud.

What does the "Shadow Cabinet" refer to ?

Opposit° spokespersons "shadow" the work of the secretary of each ministry

What are the "Five Eyes" ?

UK, US, Australia, Canada, New Zealand: they all share intelligence

The Commonwealth of nations was created by...

the 1931 Statute of Westminster

The Irish Famine (1845-1851) led to ...

the death of 1 million people and emigration of 1 million more

What do the "3Ss" refer to ?

the tabloids' tendancy to focus on Sex, Scandal and Sport

Which of the following statements about the Church of England is FALSE ?

the monarch crown the Archbishop of Canterbury

In Scottish universities, which category of students is exempt from paying tuition fees ?

students from Scotland and the European Union

members of the Labour Party and members of the Conservatie Party

Which of the following statements is FALSE ?

State schools follow everything in the curriculum

Who can vote in UK General Elections?

British, Irish and Commonwealth citizens over 18 who reside in the UK

What does the "tabloidization of the press" refer to ?

the competition for scoops and scandals

In terms of GDP, the UK is...

the 5th largest economy in the world

What happened in 1707 ?

the union of England and Wales with Scotland

When did the transition period end ?

the transition period ended on 31/12/2020

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1
A Zero-Hour Contract is ...
a contract that guarantees the minimum wage
a contract which doesn't guarantee statutory leave nor minimum wage
a contract that doesn't allow workers to hold other zero-hour contracts
a contract that guarantees a minimum number if working hours every week
2
The monarch is the Head of State in the UK and...
20 other Commonwealth countries
14 other Commonwealth countries
53 other Commonwealth countries
32 other Commonwealth countries
3
What are Ireland's constituent countries and dependencies ?
the Isle of Skye
the Isle of Man
Ireland has no constituent countries or dependencies
Jersey
4
At the end of World War II...
Britain was not an industrial giant anymore
the USA was the world's largest economy
Britain was still the world's leading economy
Britain entered a phase of "Great Depression"
5
The phrase "ever-closer union" refers to...
the union between England and Scotland
the special relationship between the US and the UK
idea = economic integration would lead to political integration in the EU
the union between the DUP and the Conservatives
6
What was the Levenson Enquiry ?
the inquiry set up following Russian interventiion in the Brexit referndum
a parliamentary inquiry on the publication of fake news
parliamentary inquiry created Independent Press Standards Organisation
an inquiery on Robert Leveson
7
In 1215, the Magna Carta...
established the constiitutional monarchy
was the fisrt map of Britain
guaranteed the Bill of Rights
protected the rights of free men against the King's arbituary power
8
UKIP is ...
the UK Inclusive Party
the UK Independist Pary
the UK Irish Party
the UK Independence Party
9
What jas been the main challenge to exporting and importing since the implementation of Brexit ?
additional paperwork
delays at the border between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland
strike actions at the border
delays on the road
10
What is the National Minimum Wage in the UK ?
£5 per hour
£8.91 per hour
£2 per hour
£10 per hour
11
The 1981 British National Act ...
abolished jus soli
established jus soli
established that being born in the UK automatically made you British
12
Which was the most popular news source in 2021?
News Corp
the Sun
BBC1
Facebook
13
What is the "royal assent" ?
the monarch meets the Prime Minister once a week
the monarch chooses the Prime Minister
the monarch's right to dissolve Parliament
for a Bill to become and Act, the monarch needs to approve it
14
The 54 members states of the Commonwealth of nations are...
former British and French colonies
all former British colonies
all former British colonies except Monzambique and Rwanda
former British and American colonies
15
What is the electoral system for the UK general election ?
there are two ballots, the candidates with the most votes go to 2nd round
proportional representation
the 1st Past the Post system: there is only one ballot
a partially proportional system
16
The 1689 Bill of Rights ...
explained how much British citizens had to pay for their rights
declared the union of Scotland and England
granted freedom of speech in Parliament
put an end to the licensing of the press
17
What happened in 1922 ?
the Republic of Ireland was created
the partition of Ireland into the Irish Free State and Northern Ireland
Ulster became a republic
the "Troubles" ended
18
In the 2011 Census, what percentage of British people siad they had no religion ?
none
75%
25%
50%
19
Comprehensive schools are...
schools were all children are accepted without any selection
schools where the curriculum focuses on religion
the most expensive schools in the UK
schools that stress the importance of mutual understanding
20
Why was Britain the birthplace of the industrial revolution ?
had the necessary workforce to start the industrial revolution
it was the world's leading colonial power
the majority of the population was already living in cities
had deposits of coal and iron ore: proved essential for industrilalization
21
What is the Good Friday Agreement ?
the agreement signed by General Friday to end the Anglo-Irish war
the agreement that put an end to thes "Troubles"
the only alternative to a no-deal Brexit
an agreement signed between England and Scotland which gave birth to the UK
22
The UK is made up of ...
one state
two states and small islands
four states
three states and one republic
23
Why is the UK Parliament reffered to as the "Mother of Parliaments" ?
because it has been a model for other parliamentary democracies
because Queen Elizabeth II's the Head of State of 14 Commonwealth countries
because all the CommonwealthParliaments depend on its legislation
because it is the largest Parliament in the world
24
Who coined the phrase "special relationship" ?
Winston Churchill
Ronald Reagan
Margaret Thatcher
Franklin D. Roosevelt
25
Religious education in schools is...
optional
recommended
compulsory
forbidden
26
What are "checks and balances"?
a system which allows a concentration of power (goes to Prime Minister)
a system which enables the Government to check the work of Parliament
system put in place to prevent the abuse of power within legi., exc., jud.
the name of the ministry of the Chancellor of the Exchequer
27
Queen Elizabeth II's coronation was watched by ...
20 million viewers world-wide
1 million viewers world-wide
5 million viewers world-wide
50 million viewers in Britain
28
What does the "Shadow Cabinet" refer to ?
members of the SNP, Plaid Cymru and DUP who "shadow" the work of te Gov.
It refers to the Secretaries of State
refers to: Chancellor of the Exchequer, Home Secretary, Foreign Secretary
Opposit° spokespersons "shadow" the work of the secretary of each ministry
29
What are the "Five Eyes" ?
UK, US, EU, Canada, New Zealand: they all share intelligence
UK, US, Australia, Canada, New Zealand: they all share intelligence
UK, US, Australia, Canada and South Africa: they all share intelligence
UK, US, Australia, South Africa, New Zealand: they all share intelligence
30
The Commonwealth of nations was created by...
the 1921 Statute of Westminster
the 1960 Statute of Westminster
the 1931 Statue of Westminster
the 1931 Statute of Westminster
31
The UK joined the EEC in...
1992
1958
1973
1995
32
The Irish Famine (1845-1851) led to ...
the death of 1 million people and emigration of 1 million more
the birth of the Republic of Ireland
the Glorious Revolution
the Good Friday Agreement
33
What do the "3Ss" refer to ?
the three most scandalous newspapers in Britain
the three smallest newspapers in Britain
the tabloids' tendancy to focus on Sex, Scandal and Sport
the British raders' fascination with Sea, Sex and Sun
34
The European Economic Community was founded in...
1973
1963
1967
1958
35
Which of the following statements about the Church of England is FALSE ?
the Queen is the Supreme Governor of the Church of England
the monarch crown the Archbishop of Canterbury
all state ceremonies are performed by the Church of England
it is the largest religious group in Britain but the least observant
36
The service sector represents ...
60% of the UK GDP
30% of the UK GDP
91% of the UK GDP
80% of the UK GDP
37
In Scottish universities, which category of students is exempt from paying tuition fees ?
students from Scotland and the European Union
only Scottish students
Welsh students
Northern Irish students
38
The term "broadsheet" refers to...
the quality press
tabloids
free newspapers
the middle-market papers
39
The capital city of Wales is ...
Edinburgh
Glasgow
Belfast
Cardiff
40
What's the percentage of the population of the UK that lives in England ?
30%
84%
20%
50%
41
Remainers are...
members of the Labour Party and members of the Conservatie Party
mostly members of the Conservative Party
members of the Labour Party, Leavers belong to the Conservative Party
members of UKIP
42
In the UK the death penalty ws abolished in...
1975
1981
1965
1990
43
"Toffs" is the nickname of...
the working-class
the upper-class
the underclass
the middle-class
44
Which of the following statements is FALSE ?
State schools follow everything in the curriculum
faith schools vary: legal status, amount of state control, religious nature
a large number of state-schools are faith schools
school uniform may reflect school's religious orientation in faith schools
45
Who can vote in UK General Elections?
British, Irish and Commonwealth citizens over 18 who reside in the UK
Memebers of Parliament
Sentenced prisoners
British citizens who live abroad
46
What does the "tabloidization of the press" refer to ?
the competition for scoops and scandals
the fact that more and more people buy tabloids
the fact thet tabloids tend to behave more and more like quality papers
the fact that people tend more and more to read newspapers on tablets
47
News International (owned by Rupert Murdoch) owns ...
the Daily Mail
the BBC
120 newspapers in 5 countries
the Guardian
48
In terms of GDP, the UK is...
the 3rd largest economy in the world
the 2nd largest economy in the world
the 5th largest economy in the world
the 22nd/23rd largest economy in the world
49
What happened in 1707 ?
the union of England and Wales with Scotland
the union of Great Britain and Ireland
the union of Wales and Scotland with England
the union of Scotland and Ireland
50
Saint Andrew's cross...
is on the English flag
is on the Scottish flag
is on the flag of Northern Ireland
is on the Welsh flag
51
When did the transition period end ?
the transition period will end on 31/12/2022
there was no transition period, Brexit was effective immediately
the transition period ended on 31/12/2020
the transition period ended in 31/01/2021
52
If a British student is unable to pay their loan...
their debt is suspended if they are a Scottish student at a Scottish Uni
they are likely to be sent to jail
they have to pay a fine of at lest £17,335
after 30 years their debt is wiped out
53
The Comission fo Racial Equality was created in ...
1965
1976
1968
2007
54
Which of the following was not one of the UK's staple industries ?
chemicals
steel
coal
textiles
55
The Guardian's political leaning is ...
right-wing
centre-right
populist
left-of-centre
56
What does the "North-South Divide" refer to ?
the division between Brtitish accents
the division between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland
Economic and social inequality between the North and South of Britain
the division between Britain and Europe
57
How many people live in London ?
30 million
1 million
9 million
2 million
58
Life-peers are...
peers whose peerage is inherited form ancestors
peers whose peerage: inherited form their anestors, only lasts a lifetime
peers who sit in the House of Commons
peers who are appointed by political parties and an independant commission
59
The BBC was established by Royal Chater in ...
1937
1955
1927
1953

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