問題一覧
1
When did the UK leave the EU?
31st of January 2020
2
Who is the current head of the Commonwealth?
King Charles the third
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according to the YouGov poll, What do most British young people think about the monarchy?
32% of them support the monarchy
4
What are the names of British lawyers?
Solicitors and Barristers
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What is a characteristic of the policy system in the United Kingdom?
Diversiry with 45 independent police forces throughout the territory
6
Which of the following statements about House of Commons and House of Lords is true?
The decisions made in one house have to be approved by the other
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Who is the British political system often Described as?
Two party system
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What type of powers does the monarch have?
Only ceremonial and symbolic powers
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Who is Elizabeth the second daughter?
Princess Anne
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When did King Charles ascend the throne?
September 2022
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Who was Margaret Tatcher?
The Conservative Prime Minister
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What happened to British ID cards?
They were scrapped in 2011 and have not been reintroduced
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Where can prisoners with sentences less than 12 months vote?
Scotland
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What is the name of the street in London which runs from Trafalgar Square to The Houses of Parliament?
Whitehall
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What does the “Common Law” feature in the UK’s Legal System refer to?
A sentence may develop precedents for future cases
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How many single member districts are there in the UK?
650
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What is the main difference between the UK’s Constitution and Spain’s Constitution?
Spain constitution was written in a single place, while the UK’s constitution has various documents around the country
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Who was the conflict in Northern Ireland known?
The troubles
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How are called the most serious offences such as murder or rape?
Indictable offences
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What is the name of the speech that Monarch gives every year?
Throne speech
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How many Articles does the English Constitution have?
There is no English Constitution
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What happens in 1707?
Scotland joined in a political union with England
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How many people are in the cabinet?
About 20 people in the cabinet, most of them are heads of the government departments.
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What is people’s general attitude towards politicians in the UK?
The lack of generosity regarding politicians’ expenses suggests a negative Attitude towards them
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What kind of government does the UK have?
Constitutional monarchy
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How many seats do the members of the two big parties occupy?
85%
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What is the origin of the term “bobbies” to refer to police officers in London?
Comes from the nickname of Home Secretary Sir Robert Peel
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In how many stages are divided criminal proceedings in the UK?
In two stages: the investigation and the trial
29
What was one of the principles established by Robert Peel in the Metropolitan Police Act of 1829 that still guides British police forces?
“Policing by consent” and police as “citizens in uniform”
30
When was the first independence referendum held in Scotland?
2014
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For how many hours can the police have a person detained?
24 hours
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What was the Ira?
A terrorist group
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What are polling stations?
Public buildings such as schools or local halls where people can vote
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What is the Magistrates Court?
A court of first instance in England, Wales and Northern Ireland
35
When did the cabinet start?
In the 18th Century as an informal grouping of important ministers.
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The last elections were in December 2019, when will they be the next?
January 2025
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Which countries participated in the Suez crisis?
Great Britain, France, Egypt, and Israel
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What is the historical reason behind the choice of the colour blue for police uniforms in many parts of the world?
Decision of the Metropolitan Police in 1829 to distinguish themselves from the British military
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Which one is highlighted characteristic from modern British?
Ignorance towards Europe
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When was the Supreme Court of the UK born?
2009
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Which characteristic reflects the relationship between the people and the state in the UK?
British people in general believe that both Citizens and the State should interview as little as possible in each other’s affairs
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Who was the first Prime Minister in 1940?
Winston Churchill
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What was one of the changes in the perception of the police in the United Kingdom during the 60s?
They were seen as symbols of what the counterculture did not like
44
In which branches is the British military divided?
The army, the Royal Air Force and the Royal Navy
45
What happens in the late 60s in Northern Ireland?
A catholic civil rights movement began
46
Where is the British Parliament?
Palace of Westminister
47
Under which Prime Minister did the Brexit finally happen?
Boris Johnson
48
The MPs have:
They seat according to whether they are in power or in the opposition
49
which is a notable feature of the British approach to privacy and government information?
Both personal identity and government information about Individuals identity are considered private matters in Great Britain
50
What can of monarch do?
All the answers are incorrect
51
What happen if a voter choose more than one candidate in the balot paper?
It is spoiled and it is not counted
52
The House of Commons designed seems like a
Church
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It sets out arrangements in certain areas between the EU and the UK
The EU-UK trade and Cooperation Agreement
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Which element is false about solicitors?
They can always present cases in higher court
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What is the origin of “primus inter pares”?
Latin
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What crime is considered a violation of the Act?
Arson
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How many kinds of lawyers are there in Britain?
2
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When did lawyers begin to advertise their services?
2004
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Which fundamental difference is There between the legislative process in the UK and in some the countries?
The British government does not need the approval of the citizens or parliament to make important changes in the country
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which decision has been Generally regretted ever since it happened?
The governments decision to go to war in Iraq in 2003
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The conflict between Argentina and Great Britain is known as
Falklands war
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Which one of these is a core principle of the British Constitution?
Rule of law
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when did the last British soldiers withdraw from Ulster in 1972?
The 31st of July
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What has certainly increased in the last few decades?
Private security films
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When did the UK become a member of the European community?
1973
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What does MPs mean?
Members of Parliament