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Chapter 5 - The UK Government, the Law and Your Role Questions and Answers

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This category provides an understanding of the structure and functioning of the UK government and the legal system. It covers the development of British democracy, the roles of different branches of government, and the electoral process. The chapter also emphasizes the importance of respecting the law, the role of the courts, and the fundamental principles guiding British governance. Additionally, it discusses the responsibilities and rights of citizens, highlighting how individuals can contribute to their communities and the nation.

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Can court orders be obtained to protect a person from being forced into a marriage?

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Are the members of the House of Lords, known as peers, elected by the people?

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Who is responsible for crime, policing, and immigration in the UK?

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Can someone who is violent towards their partner, regardless of gender or marital status, be prosecuted?

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If you think someone is trying to persuade you to join an extremist or terrorist activity, who should you contact?

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Which of the following is a fundamental principle of British life?

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Who was the leader of the suffragettes, the group that campaigned for women's right to vote?

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Is it compulsory for 16 and 17-year-olds to join the National Citizen Service programme?

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Which TWO of the following are key roles of school governors?

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On which two issues can the devolved administrations pass laws?

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What was the name of the activist group that fought for women's right to vote?

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Did the Bill of Rights in 1689 give women the right to vote?

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How many members serve on a jury in Scotland?

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Which of the following is considered a criminal offence?

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By law, must radio and television coverage of political parties be balanced and provide equal time to rival viewpoints?

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What should you do to make a complaint about the police (choose two answers)?

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The Northern Ireland Assembly cannot make decisions on which two of the following issues: Agriculture, Defence, Immigration, or Education?

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Who was Emmeline Pankhurst?

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Has the UK government ever suspended the Northern Ireland Assembly?

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What was Margaret Thatcher famous for?

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Which of the following charities is dedicated to helping the environment?

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Who was the first British Prime Minister?

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Who appoints life peers in the House of Lords?

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Proceedings in Parliament are broadcast on television and published in official reports known as what?

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How are the members of the Northern Ireland Parliament elected?

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Is the system of government in the UK a parliamentary democracy?

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Who was elected as British Prime Minister in 1945?

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How many members does the Welsh government have?

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Does Britain have a constitution?

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Why were women given the right to vote in the UK?

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What was Emmeline Pankhurst's primary fight about?

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What did the Habeas Corpus Act introduce?

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What do you need to drive legally in the UK?

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Can the names or photographs of young people found guilty of a crime be published in newspapers or used by the media?

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In what year were women given the right to vote in the UK?

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Are Northern Ireland and Scotland's banknotes valid everywhere in the UK?

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