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Answers to Practice Test 1

	Answer	Explanation	Chapter	Link
1	C	Halloween is celebrated on 31 October.	A modern, thriving society	→
2	FALSE	The British constitution is not written down in any single document and therefore it is described as ‘unwritten’.	The UK government, the law and your role	→
3	A	Popular television programmes include regular soap operas such as EastEnders and Coronation Street.	A modern, thriving society	→
4	D	Hereditary peers are members of the House of Lords who have inherited their titles. In 1999 they lost their automatic right to attend and now only a few are left.	The UK government, the law and your role	→
5	TRUE	Pantomime plays are a British tradition. Many theatres produce a pantomime at Christmas time. They are based on fairy stories and are light-hearted plays with music and comedy.	A modern, thriving society	→
6	C and D	The major political parties in the UK include the Conservative Party, the Labour Party and the Liberal Democrats.	The UK government, the law and your role	→
7	C	Prime Minister’s Questions takes place every week while Parliament is sitting.	The UK government, the law and your role	→
8	A	The small claims procedure is an informal way of helping people to settle minor disputes without spending a lot of time and money using a lawyer.	The UK government, the law and your role	→18
9	A and B	Baptists and Methodists are Protestant Christian groups Other Protestant groups in the UK include the Church of England, the Church of Scotland, Presbyterians and Quakers.	A modem, thriving society	→
10	B and D	Participation in community life and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs are fundamental principles of British life. British society is founded on fundamental values and principles, which all those living in the UK should respect and support.	The values and principles of the UK	→
11	B	In 1918, women over the age of 30 were given the right to vote. In 1928, women were given the right to vote at 21, the same age as men.	A long and illustrious history	→
12	FALSE	The National Citizen Service gives 16- and 17-year-olds the opportunity to enjoy outdoor activities, develop their skills and take part in a community project.	The UK government, the law and your role	→
13	B and D	William Shakespeare was a famous playwright and sonnet writer.	A modern, thriving society	→
14	A	The Spanish Armada (a large fleet of ships) attempted to invade England and restore Catholicism.	A long and illustrious history	→
15	C	The currency in the UK is the pound sterling. There are 100 pence in a pound.	A modern, thriving society	→
16	A and B	MPs have a number of different responsibilities, including representing everyone in their constituency, and scrutinising and commenting on what the government is doing.	The UK government, the law and your role	→19
17	A	Most shops in the UK open seven days a week, although trading hours on Sundays and public holidays are generally reduced.	A modern, thriving society	→
18	B and D	The Battles of Marston Moor and Naseby during the English Civil War were both won by the parliamentary armies.	A long and illustrious history	→
19	B	Mary, Queen of Scots was a cousin of Queen Elizabeth I. Mary was executed on Elizabeth’s orders, for plotting against her.	A long and illustrious history	→
20	FALSE	The British team used a sheep for the first mammal cloning. The sheep was called Dolly.	A long and illustrious history	→
21	B and D	Pressure groups and lobby groups play an important part in the UK political process. Groups such as the Confederation of British Industry (CBI – which represents British business) and Greenpeace (which is concerned about environmental issues) lobby politicians to get their views across.	The UK government, the law and your role	→
22	TRUE	Wales has its own flag, which includes a dragon. The Welsh flag is not a part of the Union Flag, as Wales had united with England many years before the Union Flag was designed.	A long and illustrious history	→
23	A and D	From 1689 onwards there were two main groups in Parliament, known as the Whigs and the Tories.	A long and illustrious history	→
24	D	The Canterbury Tales are stories about a group of pilgrims travelling to Canterbury.	A long and illustrious history	→

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Answers to Practice Test 2

	Answer	Explanation	Chapter	Link
1	C	In 1969, the voting age was reduced to 18 for men and women.	The UK government, the law and your role	→
2	A and C	Easter and Christmas are two Christian festivals. Christmas celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ, and Easter marks his death on Good Friday and his rising from the dead on Easter Sunday.	A modern, thriving society	→
3	A	Almost everybody in the UK who is in paid work must pay National Insurance Contributions. People who are self-employed must pay their own National Insurance Contributions.	The UK government, the law and your role	→
4	C	Towns, cities and rural areas in the UK are governed by democratically elected councils, often called ‘local authorities’. These are funded by money from central government and by local taxes.	The UK government, the law and your role	→
5	A	Jane Austen and Charles Dickens are famous novelists. Jane Austen’s books include Pride and Prejudice and Sense and Sensibility. Charles Dickens’ novels include Oliver Twist and Great Expectations.	A modem, thriving society	→
6	D	The 2010 coalition was formed by the Conservative and Liberal Democrat parties.	A long and illustrious history	→28
7	B	The UK is part of the United Nations (UN), an international organisation with more than 190 countries as members. The UN was set up after the Second World War and aims to prevent war and promote international peace and security.	The UK government, the law and your role	→
8	A	The UK is governed by the parliament sitting in Westminster. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland also have parliaments or assemblies of their own, with devolved powers in defined areas.	What is the UK?	→
9	FALSE	The Brit Awards is an annual event that gives awards to musicians in a range of categories, such as best British group and best British solo artist.	A modern, thriving society	→
10	C	William of Normandy invaded England in 1066 and defeated Harold, the Saxon king of England, at the Battle of Hastings.	A long and illustrious history	→
11	B	King Charles I believed that monarchs should be able to rule without approval from Parliament. This principle was one factor that led to the English Civil War in 1642.	A long and illustrious history	→
12	B	Individual liberty is a fundamental principle of British life. British society is founded on fundamental values and principles, which all those living in the UK should respect and support.	The values and principles of the UK	→
13	A and C	Snowdonia is a national park in North Wales. Loch Lomond is in the Trossachs National Park in the west of Scotland.	A modern, thriving society	→29
14	FALSE	Members of the public are not allowed in Youth Courts, and the name or photographs of the accused young person cannot be published in newspapers or used by the media.	The UK government, the law and your role	→
15	B	Elizabeth managed her relationship with Parliament skilfully. Her successor James I and his son Charles I were far less skilful in their handling of Parliament.	A long and illustrious history	→
16	C	In 1605 a group of Catholics led by Guy Fawkes failed in their plan to kill the Protestant king with a bomb in the Houses of Parliament. The event is celebrated today as Bonfire Night.	A modern, thriving society	→
17	B and C	Supporters of the king were known as Cavaliers and supporters of Parliament were known as Roundheads.	A long and illustrious history	→
18	FALSE	‘The Restoration’ refers to the re-establishment of the monarchy in 1660, when Charles II returned from exile after being invited back by Parliament.	A long and illustrious history	→
19	A and C	Civil law is used to settle disputes between individuals or groups. Examples of civil law include housing law, employment law, consumer rights and laws related to the recovery of debt.	The UK government, the law and your role	→
20	FALSE	The Scottish Parliament can pass laws for Scotland on all matters that are not specifically reserved to the UK Parliament.	The UK government, the law and your role	→
21	B	Gilbert and Sullivan wrote comic operas, such as HMS Pinafore, The Pirates of Penzance and The Mikado.	A modern, thriving society	→30
22	B and C	Since 1997, some power has been devolved from central government. In 1999 the Scottish Parliament and the Welsh Assembly were established, to give people in Scotland and Wales more control over matters directly affecting them.	A long and illustrious history	→
23	FALSE	The Union Flag comprises three crosses – the crosses of St George (England), St Andrew (Scotland) and St Patrick (Ireland).	A long and illustrious history	→
24	TRUE	Allotments are plots of land that can be rented for growing fruit and vegetables.	A modern, thriving society	→

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Answers to Practice Test 3

	Answer	Explanation	Chapter	Link
1	FALSE	People under 16 are not allowed to participate in the National Lottery.	The UK government, the law and your role	→
2	B	King John was forced by his noblemen to agree to the Magna Carta, which restricted the power of the monarchy.	A long and illustrious history	→
3	A and D	County Courts deal with a wide range of civil disputes, including divorce and other family matters, and breaches of contract.	The UK government, the law and your role	→
4	A	The development of machinery transformed industries such as manufacturing and mining, and gave the UK industrial leadership from the early 18th century until the end of the 19th century.	A long and illustrious history	→
5	C	The Tower of London was built by William the Conqueror after he became king in 1066.	A modern, thriving society	→
6	B and C	The UK Parliament is formed by the House of Commons and the House of Lords.	The UK government, the law and your role	→
7	B	Rowing is a popular sport in the UK, both as a leisure activity and as a competitive sport. There is a popular yearly race on the River Thames between Oxford and Cambridge Universities.	A modern, thriving society	→
8	A and C	Among the many plays that Shakespeare wrote are A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Romeo and Juliet.	A long and illustrious history	→38
9	FALSE	At the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805 Admiral Nelson defeated a combined French and Spanish fleet. He was killed during the battle.	A long and illustrious history	→
10	A and B	The devolved administrations in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland can pass laws on matters that directly affect them, including health and education.	The UK government, the law and your role	→
11	A	UK laws ensure people are not treated unfairly in any area of life or work because of their age, disability, sex, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sexuality or marital status.	The UK government, the law and your role	→
12	TRUE	By the Act for the Government of Wales during the reign of King Henry VIII, Wales united with England.	A long and illustrious history	→
13	A and D	Roman Catholics and Baptists are Christian groups. Baptists are a Protestant Christian group. Other Protestant groups include the Church of England, Methodists, Presbyterians and Quakers.	A modem, thriving society	→
14	B and D	There are responsibilities and freedoms which are shared by all those living in the UK. This includes freedom of speech and a right to a fair trial.	The values and principles of the UK	→
15	C	If an MP dies or resigns, there will be a fresh election, called a by-election, in his or her constituency.	The UK government, the law and your role	→39
16	B	Volunteering is working for good causes without payment. There are many activities you can do as a volunteer, such as working with the homeless and helping improve the environment.	The UK government, the law and your role	→
17	A	Football is the UK’s most popular sport. It has a long history in the UK and the first professional football clubs were formed in the late 19th century.	A modern, thriving society	→
18	A	Charles II, whose father Charles I was executed at the end of the Civil War, was made king of Scotland by the Scots. He was forced into exile after being defeated by the English, but was restored to the throne of England in 1660 after the collapse of the republican Commonwealth.	A long and illustrious history	→
19	A and B	People in the UK have to pay tax on their income, which includes profits from self-employment, and income from property, savings and dividends. Money raised from income tax pays for government services such as roads, education, police and the armed forces.	The UK government, the law and your role	→
20	A	The Proms is an eight-week summer season of orchestral classical music. It has been organised by the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) since 1927.	A modern, thriving society	→
21	B	‘The Troubles’ is a term used to describe the conflict that has occurred in Ireland between those who wish the North and South of Ireland to unite and those who wish the North to remain British.	A long and illustrious history	→40
22	B and D	Admiral Lord Nelson commanded the British fleet at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. He died during the battle. The Duke of Wellington defeated Napoleon at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815.	A long and illustrious history	→
23	TRUE	Most people in the UK live in towns and cities but much of Britain is still countryside.	A modern, thriving society	→
24	B	To be able to vote in a parliamentary, local or European election, you must have your name on the electoral register. You can register by contacting your local council electoral registration office.	The UK government, the law and your role	→

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Answers to Practice Test 4

	Answer	Explanation	Chapter	Link
1	B and C	There are several British overseas territories in other parts of the world, such as the Falkland Islands and St Helena. They are linked to the UK but not part of it.	What is the UK?	→
2	A	If your driving licence is from a country in the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein or Norway, you can drive in the UK for as long as your licence is valid.	The UK government, the law and your role	→
3	C and D	Sir Arthur Conan Doyle was a Scottish writer, best known for his stories about Sherlock Holmes. J K Rowling wrote the Harry Potter series of children’s books.	A modern, thriving society	→
4	A	The Whigs and Tories were the two main political groups in the 18th century. The Tories is a term that is still used today in regard to the Conservative Party.	A long and illustrious history	→
5	B	The present voting age is 18, and was set in 1969.	The UK government, the law and your role	→
6	B	Richard Arkwright developed more efficient textile factory production during the 18th century.	A long and illustrious history	→
7	B and D	Almost everybody in the UK who is in paid employment, including self-employed people, must pay National Insurance Contributions. The money raised is used to pay for state benefits and services such as the state retirement pension and the National Health Service (NHS).	The UK government, the law and your role	→48
8	D	The vast number of people who died from the Black Death led to changes in the way society was structured. For example, new social classes appeared, including large landowners, and labour shortages meant that peasants demanded higher wages.	A long and illustrious history	→
9	TRUE	1 April is known as April Fool’s Day, when people play jokes on each other until midday.	A modern, thriving society	→
10	B and C	Henry VIII is famous for breaking away from the Catholic Church of Rome and marrying six times.	A long and illustrious history	→
11	B and C	The Premier League is the top league in English football and attracts a huge international audience. Many UK teams also compete in the UEFA (Union of European Football Associations) Champions League against other teams from Europe.	A modern, thriving society	→
12	A	Magistrates are members of the local community. They usually work unpaid and do not need legal qualifications.	The UK government, the law and your role	→
13	TRUE	Queen Anne had no surviving children, so Parliament decided to ask George of Hanover in Germany to become King George I of Great Britain.	A long and illustrious history	→
14	C and D	Bonfire Night takes place on 5 November and people set off fireworks at home or in special displays. Remembrance Day is held on 11 November and commemorates those who died fighting for the UK and its allies.	A modern, thriving society	→49
15	FALSE	Florence Nightingale (1820–1910) was famous for her work to improve the quality of nursing and hospital conditions. She is often considered the founder of modern nursing.	A long and illustrious history	→
16	TRUE	British society is founded on fundamental values and principles, which are based on history and traditions and are protected by law, customs and expectations.	The values and principles of the UK	→
17	C	Stonehenge is a famous Stone Age site in Wiltshire. It was probably built as a place for religious ceremonies.	A long and illustrious history	→
18	C	St David is the patron saint of Wales, and St David’s Day is celebrated on 1 March each year.	A modem, thriving society	→
19	A and C	Criminal law relates to crimes that are usually investigated by the police or another authority such as a council, and which are punishable by the courts Such crimes include racial crimes and selling tobacco to anyone under the age of 18.	The UK government, the law and your role	→
20	TRUE	The English language has many dialects and accents. In Wales many people speak Welsh. Gaelic is spoken in some parts of Scotland, and in Northern Ireland some people speak Irish Gaelic.	A modern, thriving society	→
21	D	The National Assembly for Wales is based in Cardiff, the capital city of Wales.	The UK government, the law and your role	→
22	C and D	Textile and engineering firms from the north of England and the Midlands sent agents to India and Pakistan to recruit workers.	A long and illustrious history	→50
23	A	Jane Austen was an English novelist who wrote many books, including Sense and Sensibility and Pride and Prejudice.	A modern, thriving society	→
24	TRUE	The main political parties actively look for members of the public to join their debates, contribute to their costs, and help at elections.	The UK government, the law and your role	→

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Answers to Practice Test 5

	Answer	Explanation	Chapter	Link
1	A	Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown and Gertrude Jekyll designed gardens around country houses.	A modern, thriving society	→
2	C	Elections for the European Parliament are held every five years. Elected members are called members of the European Parliament (MEPs).	The UK government, the law and your role	→
3	B	Scotland is a country of the UK, along with England, Wales and Northern Ireland.	What is the UK?	→
4	TRUE	Northern Ireland and Scotland have their own banknotes which are valid everywhere in the UK.	A modern, thriving society	→
5	A	In the UK, you must be at least 17 years old to drive a car or motor cycle and you must have a driving licence to drive on public roads.	The UK government, the law and your role	→
6	D	MPs are elected at a General Election, which is held at least every five years.	The UK government, the law and your role	→
7	A and D	After the 2010 General Election a coalition government was formed. The two parties in the coalition are the Conservatives and the Liberal Democrats.	A long and illustrious history	→
8	A	There was a clear policy in the 17th century to populate areas of Ireland with Protestants.	A long and illustrious history	→
9	C	Beowulf is an Anglo-Saxon poem, The Tyger is a poem by William Blake and She Walks in Beauty is a poem by Lord Byron.	A modern, thriving society	→58
10	A	Sir Robert Walpole was the first person to use the term Prime Minister. He was Prime Minister from 1721 until 1742.	A long and illustrious history	→
11	FALSE	Snowdonia is a national park in North Wales. Its most well-known landmark is Snowdon, which is the highest mountain in Wales.	A modern, thriving society	→
12	B	Iron Age people spoke a Celtic-based language.	A long and illustrious history	→
13	A and D	The Domesday Book is a record of the towns and villages in England. The Bayeux Tapestry tells the story of the Norman Conquest.	A long and illustrious history	→
14	B	Father’s Day occurs each year on the third Sunday of June. Children give cards or gifts to their fathers.	A modern, thriving society	→
15	TRUE	Any man who forces a woman to have sex, including a woman’s husband, can be charged with rape.	The UK government, the law and your role	→
16	B	The Reformation occurred across Europe against the Roman Catholic Church, which led to the establishment of Protestant churches.	A long and illustrious history	→
17	A	The Mousetrap, a murder-mystery play by Dame Agatha Christie, has been running in the West End since 1952.	A modern, thriving society	→
18	FALSE	Everyone has the legal right to choose their religion, or to choose not to practise a religion.	A modern, thriving society	→
19	D	Haggis is a traditional Scottish food. It is a sheep’s stomach stuffed with offal, suet, onions and oatmeal.	A modern, thriving society	→59
20	FALSE	Isaac Newton was a famous scientist who developed our understanding of gravity.	A long and illustrious history	→
21	B and D	The Scottish Grand National at Ayr, and Royal Ascot, a five-day meeting in Berkshire, are two important dates in the horse-racing calendar.	A modern, thriving society	→
22	B	County Courts deal with a wide range of civil disputes. These include people trying to get back money that is owed to them, cases involving personal injury, family matters, breaches of contract, and divorce.	The UK government, the law and your role	→
23	B and C	Australia and Canada are members of the Commonwealth. The Queen is the ceremonial head of the Commonwealth, which currently has 54 member states.	The UK government, the law and your role	→
24	TRUE	In 2002 Winston Churchill (1874–1965), the British Prime Minister from 1940 until 1945, was voted the Greatest Briton of all time by the British public.	A long and illustrious history	→

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Answers to Practice Test 6

	Answer	Explanation	Chapter	Link
1	B and D	Diwali is celebrated by Hindus and Sikhs. It celebrates the victory of good over evil and the gaining of knowledge.	A modern, thriving society	→
2	A	The UK has a free press. This means that what is written in newspapers is free from government control.	The UK government, the law and your role	→
3	FALSE	If an accused person is aged 10 to 17, the case is normally held in a Youth Court.	The UK government, the law and your role	→
4	A	The Habeas Corpus Act was a major legal development ensuring that people could not be held prisoner without just cause.	A long and illustrious history	→
5	C	The Channel Islands are closely linked with the UK but are not part of it, and have their own governments.	What is the UK?	→
6	A	The Speaker of the House of Commons is an MP elected by fellow MPs in a secret ballot. The Speaker is neutral and does not represent a political party, even though he or she is an MP.	The UK government, the law and your role	→
7	A	The Laurence Olivier Awards take place annually and awards are given in a variety of categories, including best director, best actor and best actress.	A modern, thriving society	→
8	B and C	During the Middle Ages, English kings were involved in several Crusades in the Holy Land and took part in the Hundred Years War, which actually lasted 116 years.	A long and illustrious history	→68
9	FALSE	Dundee and Aberdeen are cities in Scotland.	A modern, thriving society	→
10	B	Citizens of the UK, the Irish Republic or the Commonwealth must be aged 18 or over to stand for public office.	The UK government, the law and your role	→
11	B	English settlers began to colonise the eastern coast of North America in the Elizabethan period.	A long and illustrious history	→
12	B	Boudicca was a warrior queen who was queen of the Iceni in what is now eastern England. There is a statue of her near the Houses of Parliament in London.	A long and illustrious history	→
13	FALSE	The jet engine and the radar were both developed in Britain in the 1930s.	A long and illustrious history	→
14	B	Big Ben is the nickname of the great bell at the Houses of Parliament in London. Many people call the clock Big Ben as well.	A modern, thriving society	→
15	B	Florence Nightingale treated soldiers who were fighting in the Crimean War. She later established the Nightingale Training School for nurses at St Thomas’ Hospital in London.	A long and illustrious history	→
16	D	All dogs in public places must wear a collar showing the name and address of the owner.	A modern, thriving society	→69
17	C	St Augustine and St Columba were early Christian missionaries who came to Britain to preach about Christianity. St Columba founded a monastery on the Isle of lona. St Augustine spread Christianity in the south and became the first archbishop of Canterbury.	A long and illustrious history	→
18	D	A jury has to listen to the evidence presented at the trial and then decide a verdict of ‘guilty’ or ‘not guilty’, based on what they have heard	The UK government, the law and your role	→
19	A	Many sailing events are held throughout the UK, the most famous of which is at Cowes on the Isle of Wight.	A modern, thriving society	→
20	TRUE	There are responsibilities and freedoms which are shared by all those living in the UK. These include respecting the rights of others, including their right to their own opinions.	The values and principle of the UK	→
21	A and D	There are laws to ensure that people are not treated unfairly in any area of work or life because of their disability, marital status, age, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexuality.	The UK government, the law and your role	→
22	A	The UK is a member of NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization!. NATO is a group of European and North American countries that have agreed to help each other if they come under attack.	The UK government, the law and your role	→
23	B	The Industrial Revolution refers to the rapid development of factory-based production in Britain from the mid-18th century	A long and illustrious history	→70
24	A and B	Easter and Christmas are two Christian festivals Christmas celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ, and Easter marks his death on Good Friday and his rising from the dead on Easter Sunday.	A modern, thriving society	→

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Answers to Practice Test 7

	Answer	Explanation	Chapter	Link
1	D	The monarch opens the new parliamentary session each year. It is one of a number of important ceremonial roles.	The UK government, the law and your role	→
2	TRUE	The period of the Enlightenment saw many new ideas emerge, including the principle that everyone should have the right to their own political and religious beliefs and that the state should not try to dictate to them.	A long and illustrious history	→
3	FALSE	The UK has an ageing population. People in the UK are living longer than ever before.	A modern, thriving society	→
4	A and D	The Commonwealth is based on the core values of democracy, good government and the rule of law.	The UK government, the law and your role	→
5	B	Halloween is an ancient festival and has its roots in the pagan festival to mark the beginning of winter.	A modern, thriving society	→
6	A and D	Isambard Kingdom Brunei (1806–59) was a famous engineer, and Florence Nightingale (1820–1910) established a training school for nurses, the first of its kind.	A long and illustrious history	→
7	B	‘Great Britain’ refers only to England, Scotland and Wales, not to Northern Ireland. The official name of the country is the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.	What is the UK?	→78
8	TRUE	Forced marriage is where one or both parties do not or cannot give their consent to enter into the partnership. This is a criminal offence in the UK.	The UK government, the law and your role	→
9	A	Football has a long history in the UK and the first professional football clubs were formed in the late 19th century.	A modern, thriving society	→
10	B and C	The Reform Act of 1832 increased the number of men who could vote. It also abolished many parliamentary seats where there were few voters (called rotten boroughs), and increased the number of seats in the new cities and towns.	A long and illustrious history	→
11	TRUE	Emmeline Pankhurst (1858–1928) was the leader of the women’s suffrage movement that campaigned for women to be given the vote. Her supporters were called ‘suffragettes’.	A long and illustrious history	→
12	A and B	Sir Chris Hoy is a Scottish cyclist who has won six gold and one silver Olympic medals. Dame Kelly Holmes is a runner who has won two Olympic gold medals.	A modern, thriving society	→
13	C	The Romans ruled Britain for almost 400 years, from AD 43 to AD 410.	A long and illustrious history	→
14	A	MPs are elected through a system called ‘first past the post’. This means that in each constituency, the candidate who gets the most votes is elected.	The UK government, the law and your role	→
15	TRUE	Lent is a time when Christians take time to reflect and prepare for Easter. Traditionally, people would fast during this period and today many people will give something up, like a favourite food.	A modern, thriving society	→79
16	FALSE	The ‘Swinging Sixties’ refers to the 1960s. It was a period of rapid social change, including a growth in popular music and fashion. The Beatles and The Rolling Stones are associated with this period.	A long and illustrious history	→
17	B and D	Famous UK festivals include Glastonbury and the Isle of Wight Festival. Festival season takes place across the UK every summer, with major events in various locations.	A modem, thriving society	→
18	C	The Vikings first raided England in AD 789. They came from Denmark and Norway.	A long and illustrious history	→
19	B	Sake Dean Mahomet (1759–1851) introduced both the curry house and the concept of shampooing to Britain.	A long and illustrious history	→
20	A and B	There are many principles included in the European Convention on Human Rights, including prohibition of slavery and forced labour, and the freedom of thought, conscience and religion.	The UK government, the law and your role	→
21	B	St Andrew is the patron saint of Scotland, and is celebrated on 30 November each year.	A modern, thriving society	→
22	TRUE	There is no place for extremism or intolerance. British society is founded on fundamental values and principles which all those living in the UK respect and support.	The values and principles of the UK	→
23	A	The public can watch debates from public galleries in both the House of Commons and the House of Lords.	The UK government, the law and your role	→80
24	C and D	Political parties welcome new members. Members work hard to persuade people to vote for their candidates, for example, by handing out leaflets in the street or by knocking on people’s doors and asking for their support (this is called ‘canvassing’).	The UK government, the law and your role	→

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Answers to Practice Test 8

	Answer	Explanation	Chapter	Link
1	D	Sir William Golding, Seamus Heaney and Harold Pinter have all won the Nobel Prize in Literature.	A modern, thriving society	→
2	C	The public elect Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) in England and Wales. PCCs are responsible for the delivery of an efficient and effetive police force.	The UK government, the law and your role	→
3	A	The Reform Act of 1832 also abolished pocket boroughs (constituencies controlled by one wealthy family) and rotten boroughs (constituencies which had hardly any voters). More parliamentary seats were given to town and cities.	A long and illustrious history	→
4	A	Valentine’s Day is on 14 February each year, when lovers exchange cards and gifts.	A modern, thriving society	→
5	B and D	The Northern Ireland Assembly can make decisions on various issues, including agriculture and social services.	The UK government, the law and your role	→
6	FALSE	In 1588 the English fleet defeated the Spanish Armada fleet, which had been sent to conquer England and restore Catholicism.	A long and illustrious history	→
7	C	Oliver Cromwell was appointed Lord Protector after the execution of King Charles I, when England was a republic without a king.	A long and illustrious history	→
8	FALSE	‘We shall fight them on the beaches’ is a quote from a speech by Winston Churchill, the Prime Minister in 1940, about a potential German invasion.	A long and illustrious history	→88
9	C	The system of government in the UK is a parliamentary democracy. The UK is divided into parliamentary constituencies, and voters in each constituency elect a member of Parliament (MP) to represent them.	The UK government, the law and your role	→
10	A	American colonies declared their independece from Britain in 1776. The War of Independence lasted until 1783, when the colonists defeated the British army and Britain recognised army and Britain recognised American independence.	A long and illustrious history	→
11	D	If an MP dies or resigns, there will be a by-election in his or her constituency to elect a new MP.	The UK government, the law and your role	→
12	A and B	The television and jet engine are two of many important inventions by Britons in the 20th century.	A long and illustrious history	→
13	C	The Giant’s Causeway is in Northern Ireland, on the north-east coast. It is a land formation of columns made from volcanic lava.	A modern, thriving society	→
14	A	Almost everyone in paid work, including the self-employed, have to pay National Insurance Contributions (NICs). The contributions help pay for state benefits and services such as the state retirement pension and the National Health Service (NHS).	The UK government, the law and your role	→
15	A	Civil servants are politically neutral, and are not political appointees.	The UK government, the law and your role	→89
16	TRUE	Mo Farah won gold medals in the 5,000 and 10,000 metres, and Jessica Ennis won a gold medal in the heptathlon.	A modern, thriving society	→
17	C	There are age requirements in the UK regarding when you can drive different types of vehicles.	The UK government, the law and your role	→
18	TRUE	Getting to know your neighbours can help you to become part of the community and make friends. Your neighbours are also a good source of help.	The UK government, the law and your role	→
19	A	Sir Steve Redgrave is a famous rower who won gold medals in five consecutive Olympic Games.	A modern, thriving society	→
20	A	The last successful invasion of England was in 1066 by William of Normandy.	A long and illustrious history	→
21	A and B	St David, the patron saint of Wales, has a special day on 1 March. St Patrick, the patron saint of Northern Ireland (and the Republic of Ireland), has a special day on 17 March.	A modern, thriving society	→
22	FALSE	John Constable was a famous British landscape painter.	A modern, thriving society	→
23	A and C	The hovercraft was invented by Sir Christopher Cockerell and penicillin was discovered by Sir Alexander Fleming.	A long and illustrious history	→
24	A	The UK offers citizens and permanent residents various freedoms and rights, including freedom of speech.	The values and principles of the UK	→

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Answers to Practice Test 9

	Answer	Explanation	Chapter	Link
1	TRUE	British society is founded on fundamental values and principles which all those living in the UK should respect and support. This includes participating in community life.	The values and principles of the UK	→
2	B	St Patrick, the patron saint of Northern Ireland (and the Republic of Ireland), has a special day on 17 March.	A modern, thriving society	→
3	A	Drivers can use their driving licence up until the age of 70. After that, the licence is valid for three years at a time.	The UK government, the law and your role	→
4	C and D	Popular English food include fish and chips, and roast beef which is served with potatoes, vegetables, Yorkshire puddings and other accompaniments.	A modern, thriving society	→
5	B	Winston Churchill was the British Prime Minister from 1940 to 1945, during the Second World War.	A long and illustrious history	→
6	D	If your car is over three years old, you must take it for a Ministry of Transport (MOT) test every year. If the vehicle is new, it will need an MOT test after three years, and then every year.	The UK government, the law and your role	→
7	B	In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, an increasing number of women campaigned and demonstrated for women’s rights, in particular the right to vote. They became known as ‘suffragettes’.	A long and illustrious history	→98
8	B	Andy Murray is a Scottish tennis player and the first British man to win a singles tennis title in a Grand Slam tournament since 1936.	A modern, thriving society	→
9	TRUE	All young people in the UK are sent a National Insurance number just before their 16th birthday. It ensures that the National Insurance Contributions and tax you pay are properly recorded against your name.	The UK government, the law and your role	→
10	C and D	The Education Act of 1944 (also known as the Butler Education Act after the Minister of Education at the time. R A Butler) introduced free secondary education for all and established a clear division between the primary and secondary phases of education.	A long and illustrious history	→
11	B	There are several British overseas territories in other parts of the world, such as the Falkland Islands.	What is the UK?	→
12	A and B	In 1996 Ian Wilmot and Keith Campbell led a team that first succeeded in cloning a mammal. In the 1960s James Goodfellow invented the cash machine.	A long and illustrious history	→
13	A	Members of the House of Lords are not elected by the people and do not represent a constituency.	The UK government, the law and your role	→
14	B	The English were defeated at the Battle of Bannockburn by Robert the Bruce in 1314.	A long and illustrious history	→99
15	TRUE	Thomas Hardy (1840-1928) was a famous author and poet, whose best-known novels include Far from the Madding Crowd and Jude the Obscure.	A modern, thriving society	→
16	A	George and Robert Stephenson were famous pioneers of early railway engines.	A long and illustrious history	→
17	TRUE	The British Empire grew to cover India, Australia and large parts of Africa.	A long and illustrious history	→
18	C and D	Edinburgh Castle is in Edinburgh, Scotland, and dates back to the Middle Ages. The London Eye is a Ferris wheel on the bank of the River Thames.	A modern, thriving society	→
19	FALSE	Some powers have been devolved from central government to give people in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland more control over matters that directly affect them. Some policy and laws remain under central UK government control.	The UK government, the law and your role	→
20	B and D	Recycle as much of your waste as you can, as this will reduce the amount of rubbish in landfill sites. Walking and using public transport creates less pollution than using a car.	The UK government, the law and your role	→
21	A	National parks are areas of protected countryside that everyone can visit, and where people live, work and look after the landscape. There are 15 national parks in England, Wales and Scotland.	A modern, thriving society	→100
22	TRUE	In 1215 King John was forced by his noblemen to agree to the Magna Carta, which limited the powers of the monarchy.	A long and illustrious history	→
23	B	The capital city of Wales is Cardiff.	A modern, thriving society	→
24	B	A jury is made up of members of the public chosen at random from the electoral register.	The UK government, the law and your role	→

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Answers to Practice Test 10

	Answer	Explanation	Chapter	Link
1	C	Isambard Kingdom Brunel was a famous Victorian engineer who built railway lines, bridges, tunnels and ships.	A long and illustrious history	→
2	A and C	Solicitors are trained lawyers who give advice on legal matters. The Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) can provide contact details of solicitors and the areas of law they specialise in.	The UK government, the law and your role	→
3	A	The official home of the Prime Minister is 10 Downing Street in central London. The Prime Minister also has a country house called Chequers.	The UK government, the law and your role	→
4	FALSE	Charles Dickens wrote a number of famous novels, including Oliver Twist and Great Expectations.	A modern, thriving society	→
5	C	In Scotland a jury has 15 members. In England, Wales and Northern Ireland a jury has 12 members.	The UK government, the law and your role	→
6	C	Mince pies are traditionally eaten at Christmas time. People also eat roast turkey and Christmas pudding.	A modern, thriving society	→
7	A and C	UK-born and naturalised adult citizens, and citizens of the Commonwealth and Irish Republic who are resident in the UK, can vote in all UK elections. (Adult citizens of other EU states who are resident in the UK can vote in all elections except General Elections.	The UK government, the law and your role	→108
8	C	The National Trust in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, and the National Trust for Scotland, work to preserve important buildings, coastline and countryside.	A modern, thriving society	→
9	A	The Prime Minister has the power to nominate peers for their own lifetime. These are called life peers. They are appointed by the monarch.	The UK government, the law and your role	→
10	A and D	The Labour government that was elected in 1945 established the National Health Service (NHS) and a social security system for all.	A long and illustrious history	→
11	B	Rugby originated in England in the early 19th century and is a popular sport in the UK today.	A modern, thriving society	→
12	A and B	The UK belongs to many International bodies including NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) and the Commonwealth.	The UK government, the law and your role	→
13	B	The 1960s (‘Swinging Sixties’) are associated with rapid social change, with improved standards of living and the emergence of young people as a social force. This is reflected in the growth of fashion, music and cinema.	A long and illustrious history	→
14	C	The £50 note is the highest-value note in circulation. Other denominations (values) of British notes are £5, £10 and £20.	A modern, thriving society	→
15	TRUE	Being a school governor or school board member is a voluntary, unpaid activity. These roles play an important part in raising school standards.	The UK government, the law and your role	→109
16	B	The Reform Act of 1832 gave the vote to more men. Women did not achieve the right to vote until 1918.	A long and illustrious history	→
17	B and C	Sissinghurst is in England and Bodnant Garden is in Wales.	A modern, thriving society	→
18	A	The Queen is ceremonial head of the Commonwealth association of countries, which currently has 54 member states.	The UK government, the law and your role	→
19	A	Henry VIII broke from the Catholic Church of Rome when it refused him a divorce. He established his own church that became the Church of England.	A long and illustrious history	→
20	FALSE	William Blake, Lord Byron and Robert Browning were all 19th-century poets.	A modern, thriving society	→
21	TRUE	The 1921 treaty led to Ireland being divided into two parts, Northern Ireland and the Irish Free State.	A long and illustrious history	→
22	C and D	A number of social changes were introduced before the First World War, including the state retirement pension and free school meals.	A long and illustrious history	→
23	A	Some cricket games can last for up to five days and still result in a draw.	A modern, thriving society	→
24	FALSE	Britain fought a number of wars with France during the Middle Ages and later.	A long and illustrious history	→

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Answers to Practice Test 11

	Answer	Explanation	Chapter	Link
1	A and D	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.	A long and illustrious history	→
2	B	Queen Elizabeth II has reigned since her father’s death in 1952, and in 2012 she celebrated her Diamond Jubilee (60 years as queen).	The UK government, the law and your role	→
3	B	The Good Friday Agreement of 1998 provided the basis for the establishment of the Northern Ireland Assembly.	A long and illustrious history	→
4	D	Football is the UK’s most popular sport. It has a long history in the UK, and the English Premier League attracts a huge international audience.	A modern, thriving society	→
5	B	On becoming a UK citizen or permanent resident you will be agreeing to respect the laws, values and traditions of the UK.	The values and principles of the UK	→
6	TRUE	The daffodil is the national flower of Wales, and is worn on St David’s Day.	A modern, thriving society	→
7	C	The Chancellor of the Exchequer is responsible for the economy, and is a member of the cabinet.	The UK government, the law and your role	→
8	C and D	‘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.	A long and illustrious history	→118
9	D	The capital city of the UK is London, which is in England.	A modern, thriving society	→
10	B	In the UK you can volunteer to donate your organs when you die, to help people in need of organ transplants.	The UK government, the law and your role	→
11	C and D	Charles Dickens wrote many famous novels, including Great Expectations and Oliver Twist.	A modern, thriving society	→
12	B	The Battle of Britain was fought in the air above Britain in 1940. The Germans needed to take control of the skies over Britain before they could attempt a seaborne invasion.	A long and illustrious history	→
13	C	The king’s supporters during the Civil War were called Cavaliers. Those who supported the Parliamentary cause were called Roundheads.	A long and illustrious history	→
14	B	The Romans left England in AD 410 to defend other parts of their Empire. They had occupied England for 400 years.	A long and illustrious history	→
15	A	Shopping locally for products will reduce your carbon footprint, because the products you buy will not have had to travel as far.	The UK government, the law and your role	→
16	FALSE	An Ulster fry is a traditional food of Northern Ireland. It is a fried meal with bacon, eggs, sausage, black pudding, white pudding, tomatoes, mushrooms, soda bread and potato bread.	A modern, thriving society	→
17	A	In the 19th century the UK produced more than half of the world’s supplies of iron, coal and cotton cloth.	A long and illustrious history	→119
18	TRUE	Most citizens of the UK, the Irish Republic and the Commonwealth can stand for public office. There are some exceptions, including members of the armed forces.	The UK government, the law and your role	→
19	B and D	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.	The UK government, the law and your role	→
20	FALSE	At the end of the Civil War, England became a republic and Oliver Cromwell was made Lord Protector.	A long and illustrious history	→
21	B and D	David Hockney was an important contributor to the ‘pop art’ movement of the 1960s. Henry Moore is famous for his abstract sculptures.	A modern, thriving society	→
22	FALSE	The age limit for jury service is 70. Anyone who is on the electoral register and is aged 18 to 70 can be asked to do jury service.	The UK government, the law and your role	→
23	A	The Church of England is the official church of state in the UK. The monarch is head of the Church of England.	A modern thriving society	→
24	A and B	There are several different parts of government in the UK, which include the cabinet and the civil service.	The UK government, the law and your role	→

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Answers to Practice Test 12

	Answer	Explanation	Chapter	Link
1	TRUE	The Chartists campaigned for reform of the voting system. The changes they wanted included annual elections and for all regions to be equal in the electoral system.	The UK government, the law and your role	→
2	C and D	During the Great Depression of the 1930s many traditional heavy industries, such as shipbuilding, went into decline but new industries emerged and grew, such as aviation and the automobile industry.	A long and illustrious history	→
3	A and B	You must be 17 or older to drive a motor cycle or car, and you must have a licence to drive on public roads.	The UK government, the law and your role	→
4	A	The Bill of Rights of 1689 limited the powers of the king and increased the powers of Parliament.	A long and illustrious history	→
5	B	The capital cities of the nations of the UK are: London (England), Cardiff (Wales), Edinburgh (Scotland) and Belfast (Northern Ireland).	A modern, thriving society	→
6	TRUE	The term Great Britain dates from the union in 1707 of England and Scotland.	A long and illustrious history	→
7	B and C	To apply to become a UK citizen or permanent resident, you must be able to speak and read English and have a good understanding of life in the UK.	The values and principles of the UK	→
8	A	King Alfred the Great united the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of England and defeated the Vikings.	A long and illustrious history	→128
9	FALSE	There are some differences between the systems of courts in different parts of the UK.	The UK government, the law and your role	→
10	FALSE	The BBC is financed by funds raised from TV licences. Everyone in the UK with a television, computer or other medium which can be used for watching TV must have a television licence.	A modern, thriving society	→
11	B	MPs hold regular ‘surgeries’, where constituents can go in person to talk about issues that are of concern to them.	The UK government, the law and your role	→
12	A	Hadrian’s Wall was built on the orders of the Roman Emperor Hadrian to keep out the tribes who lived in what is today known as Scotland. Hadrian’s Wall is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.	A long and illustrious history	→
13	B and C	In the 19th century, the medieval ‘gothic’ style became popular again. The Houses of Parliament and St Pancras Station were built at this time.	A modern, thriving society	→
14	TRUE	Henry broke away from the Roman Catholic Church so he could divorce his wife Catherine of Aragon and marry Anne Boleyn. He married six times in total and had one son.	A long and illustrious history	→
15	B and C	During the 1960s (a period known as the ‘Swinging Sixties’), a number of social changes took place. Many social laws changed, for example, in regard to abortion and divorce.	A long and illustrious history	→129
16	C	The Church of Scotland is a Presbyterian Church, and it is Scotland’s national Church.	A modern, thriving society	→
17	FALSE	St Helena is a British overseas territory and not a Crown dependency.	What is the UK?	→
18	C and D	Welsh cakes are a traditional Welsh snack made from flour dried fruits and spices. Haggis is a traditional Scottish food made from a sheep’s stomach stuffed with offal, suet, onions and oatmeal.	A modern, thriving society	→
19	A	Criminal laws related to crimes which are usually investigated by the police and punished by the courts.	The UK government, the law and your role	→
20	A	Bobby Moore was the captain of the England football team that won the World Cup in 1966.	A modern, thriving society	→
21	FALSE	Adult citizens of EU states (apart from the Republic of Ireland) who are resident in the UK can vote in all elections except General Elections.	The UK government, the law and your role	→
22	B	The term ‘suffragettes’ relates to those who wanted women to gain legal rights and the right to vote in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.	A long and illustrious history	→
23	B	There is no established Church in Wales or Northern Ireland. The official Church of state for the whole of the UK is the Church of England. Scotland also has a national Church, the Church of Scotland.	A modern, thriving society	→130
24	A	Country Courts are civil courts which deal with a wide range of civil disputes. These include disputes where people are trying to get back money that is owed to them.	The UK government, the law and your role	→

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Answers to Practice Test 13

	Answer	Explanation	Chapter	Link
1	A and D	Britain has produced many great fashion designers, including Mary Quant and Vivienne Westwood.	A modem, thriving society	→
2	B	The Tudor rose was a red rose with a white rose inside it, showing the alliance between the Houses of York and Lancaster, who had previously fought against each other.	A long and illustrious history	→
3	B	The last Welsh rebellions were defeated by the middle of the 15th century.	A long and illustrious history	→
4	B and C	If a judge finds that a public body is not respecting people’s legal rights, they can order that the body changes its practices and/or pays compensation.	The UK government, the law and your role	→
5	B	The phrase ‘rain stopped play’ is used in cricket. The phrase has now passed into everyday usage.	A modern, thriving society	→
6	B	The Bayeux Tapestry commemorates the victory of William of Normandy at the Battle of Hastings in 1066.	A long and illustrious history	→
7	TRUE	Shakespeare is regarded by many as the greatest playwright of all time.	A long and illustrious history	→
8	A and D	In England, Wales and Northern Ireland, most minor criminal cases are dealt with in a Magistrates’ Court. In Scotland, minor criminal offences go to a Justice of the Peace Court.	The UK government, the law and your role	→138
9	A	The rule of law is a fundamental principle of British life. British society is founded on fundamental values and principles which all those living in the UK should respect and support.	The values and principles of the UK	→
10	TRUE	Parliament eventually passed the Emancipation Act that abolished slavery in 1833. William Wilberforce played an important part in changing the law.	A long and illustrious history	→
11	A and B	Alan Turing (1912–54) invented an early mathematical device that led to the development of the computer. Tim Berners-Lee (1955–) invented the World Wide Web.	A long and illustrious history	→
12	C	The modern game of golf can be traced back to Scotland in the 15th century.	A modern, thriving society	→
13	B	Police officers must obey the law They must not be rude or abusive, make a false statement, misuse their authority, or commit racial discrimination.	The UK government, the law and your role	→
14	B	The UK National Anthem is called ‘God Save the Queen’ and is played at important national occasions and events attended by the Queen or the Royal Family.	The UK government, the law and your role	→
15	TRUE	Everyone over 75 years of age can apply for a free television licence. Everyone in the UK with a television, computer or other medium which can be used for watching TV must have a television licence.	A modern, thriving society	→139
16	B and C	The Union Flag comprises the crosses of Saints George, Andrew and Patrick.	A long and illustrious history	→
17	D	Many local authorities appoint a mayor, who is the ceremonial leader of the council (However in some towns, a mayor is elected to be the effective leader of the administration.)	The UK government, the law and your role	→
18	B	Baptists, Methodists and Quakers are Protestant Christian groups.	A modern, thriving society	→
19	FALSE	The Channel Islands are not a part of the UK but are closely linked to it. They have their own governments and are called ‘Crown dependencies’.	What is the UK?	→
20	B	D-Day refers to the allied invasion of Europe on 6 June 1944, which took place on the beaches of Normandy in France.	A long and illustrious history	→
21	B	The capital city of Northern Ireland is Belfast.	A modern, thriving society	→
22	A and B	The shamrock is the national flower of Northern Ireland, and the rose is the national flower of England.	A modern, thriving society	→
23	A	There are a few members of Parliament (MPs) who do not represent any of the main political parties. They are called ‘independents’.	The UK government, the law and your role	→
24	FALSE	The Home Secretary is the government minister responsible for crime, policing and immigration	The UK government, the law and your role	→

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Answers to Practice Test 14

	Answer	Explanation	Chapter	Link
1	B	Robert Burns is associated with Scotland. He was a poet. One of his best-known works is the song, Auld Lang Syne.	A long and illustrious history	→
2	A and D	Britain was the first country to industrialise on a large scale. This happened because of the development of machinery and the use of steam power.	A long and illustrious history	→
3	A	Several British writers have won the Nobel Prize in Literature, including Sir William Golding, Seamus Heaney and Harold Pinter.	A modern, thriving society	→
4	A	School governors and school boards have an important part to play in raising school standards. This includes setting the strategic direction of the school.	The UK government, the law and your role	→
5	B and C	After 1833, 2 million Indian and Chinese workers were employed to replace the freed slaves.	A long and illustrious history	→
6	FALSE	In the UK many people enjoy a gamble on sports or other events. You have to be over 18 to go into a betting shop or a gambling club.	A modern, thriving society	→
7	D	The Boer War took place in South Africa between the British army and the Boer settlers, who originally came from the Netherlands.	A long and illustrious history	→
B	B	By 1400 the preferred language of the English court was English, which was also the language of official documents.	A long and illustrious history	→148
9	A and C	Tilda Swinton and Colin Firth are two British film actors who have recently won Oscars.	A modern, thriving society	→
10	A	The capital city of Scotland is Edinburgh.	A modern, thriving society	→
11	D	In England, Wales and Northern Ireland, serious offences are tried in front of a judge and jury at a Crown Court. In Scotland, serious cases are heard in a Sheriff Court with either a sheriff Court with either a sheriff or a sheriff with a jury.	The UK government, the law and your role	→
12	D	George Frederick Handel was born in Germany in 1695. He spent many years in the UK and became a British citizen in 1727.	A modern, thriving society	→
13	B	Anyone on the electoral register aged between 18 and 70 can be asked to serve on a jury.	The UK government, the law and your role	→
14	B	Proceedings in Parliament can be broadcast on television and reported in newspapers, and on the internet and radio.	The UK government, the law and your role	→
15	TRUE	The Lake District is England’s largest national park, covering 885 square miles (2, 292 square kilometres).	A modern, thriving society	→
16	B	The Black Death in 1348 was a plague that killed over one third of the population. It was one of the worst disasters ever to strike Britain.	A long and illustrious history	→
17	TRUE	Henry VIII had six wives and broke away from the Roman Catholic Church when the pope refused to grant him a divorce so he could marry again.	A long and illustrious history	→149
18	C	Since 1927 the BBC has sponsored and organised the annual Proms, an eight-week summer season of orchestral music.	A modern, thriving society	→
19	A and C	The Grand National is held at Aintree near Liverpool, and Royal Ascot is a five-day race meeting held in Berkshire.	A modern, thriving society	→
20	B	The monarch has regular meetings with the Prime Minister, and can advise, warn and encourage, but the decisions on government policies are made by the Prime Minister and cabinet.	The UK government, the law and your role	→
21	TRUE	Like the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man is a Crown dependency with its own government.	What is the UK?	→
22	C	In July 1916 the British suffered 60,000 casualties on the first day of the Battle of the Somme.	A long and illustrious history	→
23	TRUE	Pressure groups are organisations which try to influence government policy. They play an important role in politics and the democratic process.	The UK government, the law and your role	→
24	A and C	Sir Alfred Hitchcock and Ridley Scott are British film directors who have had great success in the UK and internationally.	A modern, thriving society	→

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Answers to Practice Test 15

	Answer	Explanation	Chapter	Link
1	D	The Huguenots were French Protestants who faced persecution in France so they escaped and came to England to live.	A long and illustrious history	→
2	A and B	The television was developed by John Logie Baird in the 1920s. Tim Berners-Lee invented the World Wide Web in 1990.	A long and illustrious history	→
3	C	Many theatres produce a pantomime at Christmas time. They are light-hearted plays with music and comedy, enjoyed by family audience.	A modern, thriving society	→
4	B	Civil servants in the UK are politically neutral, and are not political appointees.	The UK government, the law and your role	→
5	TRUE	Civil law cases relate to disputes between individuals or groups.	The UK government, the law and your role	→
6	B and C	Ellie Simmonds won gold medals for swimming at the 2008 and 2012 Paralympic Games. Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson has won 16 Paralympic medals for athletics.	A modern, thriving society	→
7	C	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.	The UK government, the law and your role	→
B	TRUE	Margaret Thatcher won her first General Election in 1979 and was re-elected in 1983 and 1987. She left office in 1990.	A long and illustrious history	→158
9	A	The public in England and Wales elect Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs). The first elections for PCCs were held in November 2012.	The UK government, the law and your role	→
10	B	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.	A modern, thriving society	→
11	B and C	In the UK Mothering Sunday is celebrated on the Sunday three weeks before Easter and Father’s Day on the third Sunday in June. Children send cards and give gifts on these days.	A modern, thriving society	→
12	A	Entrance is free to watch debates at the Houses of Parliament. You can get a ticket from your local MP or queue on the day.	The UK government, the law and your role	→
13	A and B	There are responsibilities and freedoms which are shared by all those living in the UK. These include respecting and obeying the law, and treating others with fairness.	The values and principles of the UK	→
14	C	When Adolf Hitler invaded Poland in 1939, Britain, alongside France, declared war on Germany to stop his aggression.	A long and illustrious history	→
15	A	The Wars of the Roses lasted from 1455 until 1485. It was a civil war between supporters of the House of York and supporters of the House of Lancaster.	A long and illustrious history	→
16	FALSE	Most people in the UK live in towns and cities, but much of Britain is still countryside.	A modern, thriving society	→159
17	C	Dylan Thomas (1914–1953) was a Welsh poet and writers. One of his famous works is Under Milk Wood.	A long and illustrious history	→
18	B	People under the age of 16 are not allowed to participate in the National Lottery.	A modern, thriving society	→
19	A	You have to pass both a theory and a practical driving test before you are given a full driving licence.	The UK government, the law and your role	→
20	A	James VI of Scotland was a cousin of Queen Elizabeth. When she died without leaving an heir. James also became King James I of England.	A long and illustrious history	→
21	TRUE	You can see the Crown Jewels at the Tower of London. The Tower of London was first built by William the Conqueror after he became king in 1066.	A modern, thriving society	→
22	A and C	William Wilberforce played an important role in ending slavery, which was eventually abolished in the British Empire in 1833. The Quakers set up the first anti-slavery groups in the late 1700s.	A long and illustrious history	→
23	B	England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland make up the UK.	What is the UK?	→
24	A	Getting into debt is a civil matter, dealt with by a Country Court or the small claims procedure.	The UK government, the law and your role	→

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Answers to Practice Test 16

	Answer	Explanation	Chapter	Link
1	FALSE	During the Great Depression of the 1930s, parts of the UK suffered mass unemployment.	A long and illustrious history	→
2	B	The Chancellor of the Exchequer is the cabinet minister responsible for the economy.	The UK government, the law and your role	→
3	C	Australia, Canada and South Africa remained a part of the British Empire and joined the Commonwealth.	A long and illustrious history	→
4	C	You must be aged 18 or over to buy alcohol (people under 18 may be able to drink alcohol in pubs or restaurants if they are with someone over 18).	A modern, thriving society	→
5	FALSE	The Wimbledon Championships are associated with tennis.	A modern, thriving society	→
6	C and D	Many of the great thinkers of the Enlightenment were Scottish. Adam Smith developed ideas about economics. David Hume wrote about human nature.	A long and illustrious history	→
7	D	Lewis Hamilton, Jensen Button and Damon Hill are all British winners of the Formula 1 World Championship.	A modern, thriving society	→
8	C	When an MP dies or resigns, a by-election is held. This is an election held in that constituency to elect a new MP.	The UK government, the law and your role	→
9	A	Plymouth, Norwich and Leeds are cities in England.	A modern, thriving society	→168
10	FALSE	The House of Lords is normally more independent of government than the House of Commons.	The UK government, the law and your role	→
11	A and B	Thomas Hardy was an author and poet, whose novels include Far from the Madding Crowd and Jude the Obscure. Graham Greene wrote many novels including The Heart of the Matter, The Honorary Consul, Brighton Rock and Our Man in Havana.	A modern, thriving society	→
12	C	In 1066, William of Normandy invaded England and defeated King Harold at the Battle of Hastings.	A long and illustrious history	→
13	A and C	William Shakespeare (1564–1616) wrote many famous plays and poems. Many of his works are still performed today.	A long and illustrious history	→
14	A	The National Trust in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, and the National Trust for Scotland, work to preserve important buildings, coastline and countryside.	A modern, thriving society	→
15	C	There are responsibilities and freedoms which are shared by all those living in the UK. These include looking after yourself and your family.	The values and principles of the UK	→
16	FALSE	General Elections in the UK are held at least every five years.	The UK government, the law and your role	→
17	C	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.	A long and illustrious history	→169
18	B and C	The Beatles and The Rolling Stones, both formed in the 1960s, continue to have an influence on music in the UK and abroad.	A modern, thriving society	→
19	B	Northern Ireland has a system called ‘individual registration’, which means all those entitled to vote must complete their own registration form.	The UK government, the law and your role	→
20	A	There are public holidays each year, called bank holidays, when banks and many other businesses close for the day.	A modern, thriving society	→
21	A	The Highland Clearances took place in Scotland when crofters were forced off their land to make way for sheep and cattle grazing.	A long and illustrious history	→
22	B	Pool is a traditional pub game, along with darts. Pub quizzes are also popular. Most communities have a local pub that is a natural focal point for social activities.	A modern, thriving society	→
23	B	Henry VIII needed the Pope’s agreement to a divorce. When this was refused, he established the Church of England with himself in charge.	A long and illustrious history	→
24	FALSE	On average, girls leave school with better qualifications than boys. Also, more women than men study at university.	A modern, thriving society	→

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Answers to Practice Test 17

	Answer	Explanation	Chapter	Link
1	C	The Roman Emperor Hadrian built the wall in the north of England to keep out the Picts (ancestors of the Scottish people).	A long and illustrious history	→
2	A	‘To be or not to be’ is a quotation from Hamlet, written by William Shakespeare.	A long and illustrious history	→
3	A and B	During the 18th century, new ideas about politics, science and philosophy developed. This period became known as ‘the Enlightenment’.	A long and illustrious history	→
4	A	The monarch is head of state of the UK, and all Acts of Parliament are made in the monarch’s name.	The UK government, the law and your role	→
5	D	Sir Edwin Lutyens was a famous 20th-century architect who designed the Cenotaph in Whitehall.	A modern, thriving society	→
6	TRUE	The ending of the First World War on 11 November 1918 is still commemorated to this day.	A long and illustrious history	→
7	B and D	A civil war known as the Wars of the Roses broke out in 1455 between supporters of the House of Lancaster and the House of York. It ended in 1485 at the Battle of Bosworth, when King Richard III of the House of York was killed.	A long and illustrious history	→
8	D	Some powers have been devolved from central government to give people in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland more control over matters that directly affect them.	The UK government, the law and your role	→178
9	FALSE	Cardiff, Swansea and Newport are all cities in Wales.	A modern, thriving society	→
10	B	Boxing Day is the day after Christmas Day and is a bank holiday.	A modern, thriving society	→
11	C	The National Citizen Service programme is aimed at 16- and 17-year-olds. It gives them the opportunity to enjoy outdoor activities, develop their skills and take part in a community project.	The UK government, the law and your role	→
12	B	Women in Britain make up about half of the workforce. Employment opportunities for women are much greater than they were in the past.	A modern, thriving society	→
13	C	The Beveridge Report of 1942, called Social Insurance and Allied Services, set out ideas on how to fight the five evils of Want, Disease, Ignorance, Squalor and Idleness.	A long and illustrious history	→
14	A	In a Crown Court a judge decides the sentence when someone is found guilty.	The UK government, the law and your role	→
15	D	London hosted the 2012 Paralympic Games.	A modern, thriving society	→
16	FALSE	Concorde was a joint development with France, not Germany.	A long and illustrious history	→
17	B	Democracy is a fundamental principle of British life. British society is founded on fundamental values and principles which all those living in the UK should respect and support.	The values and principles of the UK	→179
18	TRUE	The Scottish Parliament sits in Edinburgh, the capital city of Scotland.	The UK government, the law and your role	→
19	FALSE	Catherine Howard, a cousin of Henry VIII’s second wife, Anne Boleyn, was Henry’s fifth wife.	A long and illustrious history	→
20	B	The Magna Carta was a charter drawn up by King John’s noblemen. It laid down basic rights that still prevail today.	A long and illustrious history	→
21	TRUE	UK population growth has been faster in recent years, due to migration into the UK and longer life expectancy.	A modern, thriving society	→
22	A	For most local authorities, local elections for councillors are held in May every year.	The UK government, the law and your role	→
23	C and D	Henry Purcell wrote church music, opera and other pieces, and developed a distinctive British style. Ralph Vaughan Williams was strongly influenced by traditional English folk music.	A modern, thriving society	→
24	FALSE	Most members of the House of Lords are now life peers, who are nominated by the Prime Minister to sit in the House of Lords for their own lifetime.	The UK government, the law and your role	→

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