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What are the titles of TWO novels by Charles Dickens?
Charles Dickens wrote many famous novels, including Great Expectations and Oliver Twist.
Which of the following statements is correct?
The public in England and Wales elect Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs). The first elections for PCCs were held in November 2012.
Margaret Thatcher was the longest-serving UK Prime Minister of the 20th century. TRUE or FALSE?
Margaret Thatcher won her first General Election in 1979 and was re-elected in 1983 and 1987. She left office in 1990.
Which TWO are famous gardens in the UK?
Sissinghurst is in England and Bodnant Garden is in Wales.
Which of the following statements is correct?
The BBC is a British public service broadcaster providing television and radio programmes. It is the only wholly state-funded media organisation that is independent of government.
What is a bank holiday?
There are public holidays each year, called bank holidays, when banks and many other businesses close for the day.
What is a responsibility that you will have as a citizen or permanent resident of the UK?
There are responsibilities and freedoms which are shared by all those living in the UK. These include looking after yourself and your family.
Which of the following statements is correct?
Civil servants in the UK are politically neutral, and are not political appointees.
The House of Lords always acts as the government wishes. TRUE or FALSE?
he House of Lords is normally more independent of government than the House of Commons.
During which part of the year are pantomime productions staged in theatres?
Many theatres produce a pantomime at Christmas time. They are light-hearted plays with music and comedy, enjoyed by family audience.
Which TWO were introduced before the First World War (1914)?
A number of social changes were introduced before the First World War, including the state retirement pension and free school meals.
Which of the following statements is correct?
Plymouth, Norwich and Leeds are cities in England.
Which of the following statements is correct?
The National Trust in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, and the National Trust for Scotland, work to preserve important buildings, coastline and countryside.
A General Election occurs every eight years. TRUE or FALSE?
General Elections in the UK are held at least every five years.
What happened to Margaret Thatcher in 1979 to make her famous in UK history?
Margaret Thatcher became Britain’s first woman Prime Minister in 1979 and won the next two elections in 1983 and 1987. She resigned as Prime Minister in 1990.
Which TWO of the following are famous British artists?
David Hockney was an important contributor to the ‘pop art’ movement of the 1960s. Henry Moore is famous for his abstract sculptures.
Dunkirk is associated with which TWO events?
"The Dunkirk spirit" relates to the rescue of over 300,000 men from the beaches of Dunkirk in 1940. Many small boats, manned by volunteers, helped in the rescue.
Who invaded England in 1066?
In 1066, William of Normandy invaded England and defeated King Harold at the Battle of Hastings.
Which of the following statements is correct?
Northern Ireland has a system called ‘individual registration’, which means all those entitled to vote must complete their own registration form.
Which TWO are associated with Sir Francis Drake?
Sir Francis Drake was a famous Elizabethan sailor who took part in the defeat of the Spanish Armada and also successfully sailed around the world.
An example of a civil law case is when you have purchased a faulty item and made a legal complaint. TRUE or FALSE?
Civil law cases relate to disputes between individuals or groups.
What are TWO benefits of volunteering?
Volunteering is working for good causes without payment. There are many benefits to volunteering, including meeting new people and making your community a better place.
Which of the following statements is correct?
Entrance is free to watch debates at the Houses of Parliament. You can get a ticket from your local MP or queeue on th day.
How is the Speaker of the House of Commons chosen?
The Speaker is chosen by other members of Parliament (MPs) in a secret ballot. The Speaker’s role is to chair debates in the House of Commons.