What this chapter covers: The constitution and the monarchy, Parliament, government and elections, Devolved administrations and local government, The UK and international institutions, Respecting the law, The courts, Fundamental rights and equal opportunities, Taxation and National Insurance, Driving, Your role in the community.
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Question 1What is the role of the Speaker of the House of Commons?
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Answer: B — To chair debates and keep order, remaining politically neutral.
The Speaker is an MP elected by fellow MPs to chair debates in the House of Commons and keep order. The Speaker must stay neutral and does not represent a political party in the House.
Checked against: Britannica, Speaker (House of Commons) (source)
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Question 2Where does the Prime Minister officially live and work?
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Answer: D — 10 Downing Street.
10 Downing Street is the Prime Minister's official residence and office. The Prime Minister also has a country house, Chequers, in Buckinghamshire.
Checked against: GOV.UK, History of 10 Downing Street (source)
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Question 3Which minister is responsible for the economy?
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Answer: C — The Chancellor of the Exchequer.
The Chancellor of the Exchequer is the government's chief financial minister, responsible for the economy, tax and public spending. The Home Secretary deals with crime, policing and immigration.
Checked against: GOV.UK, Chancellor of the Exchequer (role) (source)
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Question 4True or false? Civil servants are politically neutral and must carry out the policies of whichever party is in government.
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Answer: A — True.
True. Civil servants support the government of the day to develop and implement its policies, and they must act with political impartiality.
Checked against: GOV.UK, The Civil Service Code (source)
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Question 5Where does the Scottish Parliament sit, and how many members (MSPs) does it have?
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Answer: B — Holyrood, 129.
The Scottish Parliament sits at Holyrood in Edinburgh and has 129 Members of the Scottish Parliament, elected by a mix of constituency and regional votes.
Checked against: Scottish Parliament, About MSPs (source)
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Question 6Which TWO organisations is the UK a member of? Select TWO answers.
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Answer: B and C — The Commonwealth / NATO.
The UK belongs to the Commonwealth and NATO. It left the European Union on 31 January 2020 and has never been part of the Organization of American States.
Checked against: The Commonwealth, About us (source)
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Question 7Which of these statements about the Council of Europe is correct?
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Answer: A — The Council of Europe is a separate organisation from the European Union, and the UK is still a member..
The Council of Europe is distinct from the EU. It created the European Convention on Human Rights, and the UK remains one of its member states.
Checked against: Council of Europe, United Kingdom member state (source)
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Question 8In England and Wales, where do all criminal cases start?
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Answer: D — In a magistrates' court.
All criminal cases in England and Wales start in a magistrates' court. More serious cases are passed to the Crown Court, where a judge sits with a jury.
Checked against: GOV.UK, Criminal courts (source)
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Question 9True or false? Domestic violence is a crime in the UK, whether the victim is a man or a woman and whether or not the couple are married.
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Answer: A — True.
True. Domestic abuse or violence is a crime and should be reported to the police. Anyone who is violent towards a partner, married or not, can be prosecuted.
Checked against: GOV.UK, Report domestic abuse (source)
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Question 10At what age can most people start learning to drive a car in the UK?
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Answer: C — 17.
Most people can start learning to drive a car when they are 17, holding a provisional licence and driving with a qualified supervisor until they pass the test.
Checked against: GOV.UK, Check what age you can drive (source)
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Question 11How is income tax usually paid by people in paid employment?
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Answer: B — Their employer deducts it from their pay through PAYE.
Most employees pay income tax through Pay As You Earn (PAYE): the employer deducts it from wages and passes it to HM Revenue and Customs. Self-employed people pay through Self Assessment.
Checked against: GOV.UK, How you pay Income Tax (source)
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Question 12Which TWO are examples of helping your community? Select TWO answers.
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Answer: C and D — Volunteering at a local charity / Recycling your household waste.
Volunteering and looking after the environment, for example by recycling, are ways to contribute to your community. Jury service is a legal duty, and dropping litter is an offence.
Checked against: GOV.UK, Volunteer (source)
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