The UK Government, the law and your role

5.2-001 Is the statement below true or false? Before 1215 there were no laws to limit the power of the king of England. → 5.2-002 What were two important aspects of the Reform Act of 1832? → 5.2-003 Is the statement below true or false? Emmeline Pankhurst is famous for her leadership of the campaign to give women the vote in parliamentary elections in the UK. → 5.2-004 Why was the Habeas Corpus Act of 1679 so important? → 5.2-005 Who were the “suffragettes”? → 5.2-006 What important change to our voting rights took place in 1969? → 5.2-007 The term “suffragettes” is associated with which group of people? → 5.2-008 Is the statement below true or false? In the 1830s and 1840s a group called the Chartists campaigned for reform to the voting system. → 5.3-001 What two actions can a judge take if a public body is not respecting someone’s legal rights? → 5.3-002 Is the statement below true or false? The court systems in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland are identical. → 5.3-003 Is the following statement true or false? The British constitution is written down in a single document. → 5.3-004 Is the statement below true or false? Life peers in the House of Lords can pass on their title to their first-born child. → 5.3-005 What system of government does the UK have? → 5.3-006 Who opens the new parliamentary session each year? → 5.4-001 Is the statement below true or false? The House of Lords always acts as the government wishes. → 5.4-002 Is the statement below true or false? If you are an EU citizen living in the UK you can vote in all British public elections. → 5.4-003 Is the statement below true or false? A General Election occurs every eight years. → 5.4-004 Which parts of the United Kingdom have devolved governments? → 5.4-005 How often are members of Parliament (MPs) elected? → 5.4-006 How old do you need to be in order to stand for public office? → 5.4-007 Is the statement below true or false? Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland each have devolved administrations which give them total control over all policies and laws. → 5.4-008 Which two issues can the devolved administrations pass laws on? → 5.4-009 In 1999, what happened to hereditary peers in the House of Lords? → 5.4-010 Is the statement below true or false? Pressure and lobby groups try to influence British government policy. → 5.4-011 What type of government was formed after the General Election of 2010? → 5.4-012 Who elects Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs)? → 5.4-013 What happens when members of Parliament (MPs) hold surgeries? → 5.4-014 When a member of Parliament (MP) dies or resigns, what is the election called that is held to replace them? → 5.4-015 What happens when a member of Parliament (MP) dies or resigns? → 5.4-016 When is a by-election for a parliamentary seat held? → 5.4-017 Which two of the following are part of the UK government? → 5.4-018 Which two chambers form the UK Parliament? → 5.4-019 Which two political parties formed the coalition government in 2010? → 5.4-020 Which two political parties formed the coalition government in 2010? → 5.4-021 How often does Prime Minister’s Questions occur when Parliament is sitting? → 5.4-022 Is the statement below true or false? The devolved Scottish government rules Scotland from Edinburgh. → 5.4-023 How is the Speaker of the House of Commons chosen? → 5.4-024 Who do some local councils appoint as a ceremonial leader? → 5.4-025 Who appoints life peers in the House of Lords? → 5.4-026 Which two are political parties in the UK? → 5.4-027 At what age can you vote in a General Election in the UK? → 5.4-028 Which two of the following issues can the Northern Ireland Assembly make decisions on? → 5.4-029 Is the statement below true or false? The Home Secretary is the government minister responsible for managing relationships with foreign countries. → 5.4-030 Which two of the following groups of adults are eligible to vote in all UK elections? → 5.4-031 Which area of government policy is the responsibility of the Chancellor of the Exchequer? → 5.4-032 How are local councils funded? → 5.4-033 Which two are members of Parliament (MPs) responsible for? → 5.4-034 Is the statement below true or false? The Scottish Parliament can pass legislation for Scotland on all matters. → 5.5-001 Which two countries are members of the Commonwealth? → 5.5-002 Which is an aim of the United Nations? → 5.5-003 To which two international bodies does the UK belong? → 5.5-004 What two values are upheld by the Commonwealth association of countries? → 5.5-005 How often are elections for the European Parliament held? → 5.6-001 Which two of the following are examples of criminal law? → 5.6-002 What sort of cases do Crown Courts and Sheriff Courts deal with? → 5.6-003 What is the minimum legal age you can buy alcohol in the UK? → 5.6-004 If your car is more than three years old, how often will it need a Ministry of Transport (MOT) test? → 5.6-005 Which two of the following would you contact for legal advice? → 5.6-006 Is the statement below true or false? You can serve on a jury up to the age of 80. → 5.6-007 Which two of the following are protected by law from discrimination? → 5.6-008 What is the role of a jury at a court trial? → 5.6-009 Is the statement below true or false? A husband who forces his wife to have sex can be charged with rape. → 5.6-010 What is the minimum age you can drive a car or motor cycle in the UK? → 5.6-011 Which two types of case are held in County Courts? → 5.6-012 Which two courts deal with minor criminal cases in the UK? → 5.6-013 Which of the following do you need in order to gain a full car licence? → 5.6-014 Which two are examples of civil law? → 5.6-015 What is a jury made up of? → 5.6-016 When walking your dog in a public place, what must you ensure? → 5.6-017 Is the statement below true or false? Forcing another person to marry is a criminal offence in the UK. → 5.6-018 What is the minimum age for jury service? → 5.6-019 Is the statement below true or false? Members of the public are allowed to attend Youth Court hearings. → 5.6-020 What must police officers do? → 5.6-021 Is the statement below true or false? If a person is aged under 21, their case will be heard in a Youth Court. → 5.6-022 Which of the following areas does civil law cover? → 5.6-023 How old must you be to ride a moped in the UK? → 5.6-024 Which court would you use to get money back that was owed to you? → 5.6-025 How many people serve on a jury in Scotland? → 5.7-001 What is a fundamental principle of British life? → 5.7-002 What is a fundamental principle of British life? → 5.7-003 Which two responsibilities should you respect as a resident of the UK? → 5.7-004 Which two principles are included in the European Convention on Human Rights? → 5.7-005 Which of the following is a fundamental principle of British life? → 5.7-006 What must you have done in order to vote in elections? → 5.7-007 Is the statement below true or false? Members of the armed forces cannot stand for public office. → 5.7-008 What are two fundamental principles of British life? → 5.8-001 Is the statement below true or false? Getting to know your neighbours can help you to become part of the community. → 5.8-002 Which two of the following do pressure and lobby groups do? → 5.8-003 Is the statement below true or false? Participating in your community is a fundamental principle of British life. → 5.8-004 By joining a political party, what two activities might you be involved in? → 5.8-005 Is the statement below true or false? The main political parties actively look for members. → 5.8-006 What is a responsibility that you will have as a citizen or permanent resident of the UK? → 5.8-007 What is one of the roles of school governors and school boards? → 5.8-008 How can you reduce your carbon footprint? → 5.8-009 Which two services are funded by National Insurance Contributions? → 5.8-010 Which two things can you do to look after the environment? → 5.8-011 Which two of the following do you have to pay tax on? → 5.8-012 What are two benefits of volunteering? → 5.8-013 Is the statement below true or false? The National Citizen Service provides military training to young people. → 5.8-014 What age group does the National Citizen Service programme cover? → 5.8-015 Is the statement below true or false? You can support your local community by becoming a school governor or school board member. →