Life in the UK Test — All Practice Questions

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📘 Chapter 1: The Values and Principles of the UK (34 questions)

  1. Q1 Which of the following is a fundamental principle of the UK?
  2. Q2 What does freedom of speech mean in the UK?
  3. Q3 Which Act incorporates the European Convention on Human Rights into UK law?
  4. Q4 TRUE or FALSE: The media in the UK is free to report on matters of public interest.
  5. Q5 Which of the following is NOT protected by freedom of speech in the UK?
  6. Q6 What is expected of everyone living in the UK regarding other people?
  7. Q7 Which law protects people from discrimination in the UK?
  8. Q8 Which of the following is a protected characteristic under UK law?
  9. Q9 TRUE or FALSE: In the UK, people are expected to respect the rights of others to hold different beliefs.
  10. Q10 What does the UK celebrate through events, festivals and community activities?
  11. Q11 What does the 'rule of law' mean in the UK?
  12. Q12 If you are accused of a crime in the UK, what are you presumed to be?
  13. Q13 Who is subject to UK law?
  14. Q14 What right does everyone accused of a crime have?
  15. Q15 TRUE or FALSE: In the UK, wealthy people are treated differently by the law.
  16. Q16 What type of democracy is the UK?
  17. Q17 At what age can you vote in UK general elections?
  18. Q18 Which of the following is a way to participate in UK democracy?
  19. Q19 Who can vote in UK general elections?
  20. Q20 What does ILR stand for?
  21. Q21 How many years must you normally live in the UK to qualify for ILR?
  22. Q22 What test must you pass to qualify for ILR?
  23. Q23 What may happen if you leave the UK for more than two consecutive years after getting ILR?
  24. Q24 How long must you hold ILR before applying for British citizenship?
  25. Q25 TRUE or FALSE: You must give up your original citizenship to become British.
  26. Q26 How many years of residence are usually required for naturalisation if married to a British citizen?
  27. Q27 Which of the following is a benefit of British citizenship?
  28. Q28 What must you do at a citizenship ceremony?
  29. Q29 Where are citizenship ceremonies usually held?
  30. Q30 What document do you receive at the end of the citizenship ceremony?
  31. Q31 How many questions are in the Life in the UK test?
  32. Q32 What percentage of questions must you get correct to pass the Life in the UK test?
  33. Q33 How long do you have to complete the Life in the UK test?
  34. Q34 How long must you wait before retaking the Life in the UK test if you fail?

📗 Chapter 2: What is the UK? (24 questions)

  1. Q1 How many countries make up the United Kingdom?
  2. Q2 What is the capital city of Wales?
  3. Q3 What is the capital city of Scotland?
  4. Q4 In which year were England and Scotland united by the Act of Union?
  5. Q5 What is the capital city of Northern Ireland?
  6. Q6 What is the full official name of the UK?
  7. Q7 Which of the following is a Crown Dependency?
  8. Q8 TRUE or FALSE: The Crown Dependencies are part of the United Kingdom.
  9. Q9 Where are the Channel Islands located?
  10. Q10 Which two islands form the Channel Islands?
  11. Q11 What does 'Great Britain' refer to?
  12. Q12 What is the difference between Great Britain and the United Kingdom?
  13. Q13 What does the term 'British Isles' refer to?
  14. Q14 Which country is NOT part of Great Britain?
  15. Q15 People from the UK are commonly known as what?
  16. Q16 Where is the UK located?
  17. Q17 Approximately how large is the UK?
  18. Q18 Which body of water separates England from France?
  19. Q19 In which year did the Channel Tunnel open?
  20. Q20 What is the largest city in the UK by population?
  21. Q21 What is the approximate population of the UK?
  22. Q22 Which country within the UK has the largest population?
  23. Q23 TRUE or FALSE: The UK is an ethnically diverse country.
  24. Q24 What is an important demographic trend in the UK?

📕 Chapter 3: A Long and Illustrious History (211 questions)

  1. Q1 What is one of the oldest known settlements in Britain?
  2. Q2 What is Stonehenge?
  3. Q3 What language family did Iron Age people in Britain speak?
  4. Q4 When did the Bronze Age begin in Britain?
  5. Q5 Where is Skara Brae located?
  6. Q6 When did Julius Caesar first attempt to invade Britain?
  7. Q7 Under which emperor did the Romans successfully conquer Britain?
  8. Q8 Why was Hadrian's Wall built?
  9. Q9 When did the Romans leave Britain?
  10. Q10 What was the Roman name for London?
  11. Q11 In which year was Hadrian's Wall started?
  12. Q12 Which peoples invaded Britain after the Romans left?
  13. Q13 Where did the name 'England' come from?
  14. Q14 Which of the following was an Anglo-Saxon kingdom?
  15. Q15 Where did the Anglo-Saxons come from?
  16. Q16 TRUE or FALSE: The Anglo-Saxons were Christian when they first arrived in Britain.
  17. Q17 Where did the Vikings come from?
  18. Q18 What was the Danelaw?
  19. Q19 Which king fought against the Vikings and is the only English king called 'the Great'?
  20. Q20 Who was the first king of all England?
  21. Q21 What did the Vikings first attack when they raided Britain?
  22. Q22 Who was sent to re-establish Christianity in England in AD 597?
  23. Q23 What position did St Augustine hold?
  24. Q24 Who wrote 'A History of the English Church and People'?
  25. Q25 Where was the Sutton Hoo treasure discovered?
  26. Q26 What is Beowulf?
  27. Q27 In which year was the Battle of Hastings?
  28. Q28 Who was the last Anglo-Saxon king of England?
  29. Q29 What was the Domesday Book?
  30. Q30 Where did William the Conqueror come from?
  31. Q31 Which famous building did the Normans build in London?
  32. Q32 What system did William the Conqueror introduce to England?
  33. Q33 Under the feudal system, who owned all the land?
  34. Q34 What was the purpose of the Domesday Book?
  35. Q35 In which year was the Domesday Book completed?
  36. Q36 What did peasants (serfs) receive in exchange for their labour under the feudal system?
  37. Q37 TRUE or FALSE: The Domesday Book still survives today.
  38. Q38 In which year was the Magna Carta signed?
  39. Q39 Which king was forced to sign the Magna Carta?
  40. Q40 What key principle did the Magna Carta establish?
  41. Q41 Where was the Magna Carta signed?
  42. Q42 What does 'Magna Carta' mean?
  43. Q43 Who called the first Parliament that included ordinary people?
  44. Q44 What are the two Houses of Parliament?
  45. Q45 Why did the king need Parliament?
  46. Q46 In which year was the first representative Parliament called?
  47. Q47 TRUE or FALSE: The first Parliament only included nobles and bishops.
  48. Q48 In which year did the Black Death arrive in England?
  49. Q49 Approximately what proportion of England's population died from the Black Death?
  50. Q50 What effect did the Black Death have on the feudal system?
  51. Q51 How was the Black Death spread?
  52. Q52 What happened to wages after the Black Death?
  53. Q53 What triggered the Peasants' Revolt of 1381?
  54. Q54 Who led the Peasants' Revolt?
  55. Q55 Which king met the rebels during the Peasants' Revolt?
  56. Q56 What happened after the Peasants' Revolt?
  57. Q57 How long did the Hundred Years War last?
  58. Q58 At which battle did Henry V defeat a much larger French army?
  59. Q59 What were the Wars of the Roses?
  60. Q60 Which battle ended the Wars of the Roses?
  61. Q61 What was the symbol of the House of Lancaster?
  62. Q62 Who defeated the English at the Battle of Bannockburn?
  63. Q63 In which year was the Battle of Bannockburn?
  64. Q64 Which English king conquered Wales?
  65. Q65 What did Edward I build across Wales to control the population?
  66. Q66 Who was the first Tudor king?
  67. Q67 What is the Tudor rose?
  68. Q68 Who did Henry VII marry to unite the houses of Lancaster and York?
  69. Q69 How did Henry VII become king?
  70. Q70 How many wives did Henry VIII have?
  71. Q71 Why did Henry VIII break away from the Roman Catholic Church?
  72. Q72 In which year did Henry VIII declare himself head of the Church of England?
  73. Q73 What was the dissolution of the monasteries?
  74. Q74 Which of Henry VIII's wives was the mother of Elizabeth I?
  75. Q75 What is the English Reformation?
  76. Q76 How old was Edward VI when he became king?
  77. Q77 Why was Mary I called 'Bloody Mary'?
  78. Q78 What religion was Edward VI?
  79. Q79 Who did Mary I marry?
  80. Q80 What book was introduced during Edward VI's reign?
  81. Q81 When did Elizabeth I become queen?
  82. Q82 What was the Spanish Armada?
  83. Q83 Who was the first Englishman to sail around the world?
  84. Q84 Why was Elizabeth I called the 'Virgin Queen'?
  85. Q85 Which famous playwright wrote during Elizabeth I's reign?
  86. Q86 In which year was the Spanish Armada defeated?
  87. Q87 Who led the Protestant Reformation in Scotland?
  88. Q88 What is the Kirk?
  89. Q89 What happened to Mary, Queen of Scots?
  90. Q90 In which year was Mary, Queen of Scots executed?
  91. Q91 Who became king of Scotland when Mary abdicated?
  92. Q92 Who became king of England when Elizabeth I died?
  93. Q93 What important book was published in 1611?
  94. Q94 What did the 'divine right of kings' mean?
  95. Q95 TRUE or FALSE: When James became king of both countries, England and Scotland merged into one country.
  96. Q96 What was the Gunpowder Plot?
  97. Q97 Who is the most famous conspirator of the Gunpowder Plot?
  98. Q98 When is Bonfire Night celebrated?
  99. Q99 In which year was the Gunpowder Plot?
  100. Q100 What were the two sides in the English Civil War?
  101. Q101 In which year did the English Civil War begin?
  102. Q102 What happened to Charles I?
  103. Q103 Who led the Parliamentarian forces?
  104. Q104 What was the 'Personal Rule'?
  105. Q105 What was England called after the execution of Charles I?
  106. Q106 What title did Oliver Cromwell take in 1653?
  107. Q107 What did Cromwell ban as a strict Puritan?
  108. Q108 What happened in Ireland under Cromwell?
  109. Q109 Who succeeded Cromwell after his death?
  110. Q110 What was the Restoration?
  111. Q111 What was the Great Plague?
  112. Q112 In which year was the Great Fire of London?
  113. Q113 Who designed the new St Paul's Cathedral after the Great Fire?
  114. Q114 What organisation was founded during Charles II's reign to promote science?
  115. Q115 What was the Glorious Revolution?
  116. Q116 Why was James II unpopular?
  117. Q117 Who replaced James II as monarch?
  118. Q118 What key principle did the Glorious Revolution establish?
  119. Q119 In which year was the Bill of Rights passed?
  120. Q120 What did the Bill of Rights limit?
  121. Q121 According to the Bill of Rights, what must the monarch be?
  122. Q122 Which later document was influenced by the Bill of Rights 1689?
  123. Q123 Who is generally considered the first British Prime Minister?
  124. Q124 Which royal house succeeded the Stuarts?
  125. Q125 Why did George I rely on his ministers?
  126. Q126 What did the Act of Union 1707 create?
  127. Q127 What happened to the Scottish Parliament after 1707?
  128. Q128 What did Scotland keep after the Act of Union?
  129. Q129 Who led the Jacobite rising of 1745?
  130. Q130 What was the last battle fought on British soil?
  131. Q131 What were the Highland Clearances?
  132. Q132 Who wrote 'The Wealth of Nations'?
  133. Q133 What did James Watt improve?
  134. Q134 Who is Scotland's national poet?
  135. Q135 What was the Enlightenment?
  136. Q136 Where did the Industrial Revolution begin?
  137. Q137 Who invented the spinning jenny?
  138. Q138 What was a major social effect of the Industrial Revolution?
  139. Q139 Who improved the steam engine?
  140. Q140 Who led the campaign in Parliament to abolish the slave trade?
  141. Q141 In which year was the slave trade abolished?
  142. Q142 In which year was slavery abolished throughout the British Empire?
  143. Q143 What was the 'Middle Passage'?
  144. Q144 What was the main grievance of the American colonists?
  145. Q145 In which year did the American colonies declare independence?
  146. Q146 When did Britain recognise American independence?
  147. Q147 Who defeated the French navy at the Battle of Trafalgar?
  148. Q148 Who defeated Napoleon at the Battle of Waterloo?
  149. Q149 Who is considered the founder of modern nursing?
  150. Q150 In which year was the Battle of Trafalgar?
  151. Q151 What is Trafalgar Square named after?
  152. Q152 At its height, approximately how much of the world's land did the British Empire cover?
  153. Q153 Which of these was NOT a territory of the British Empire?
  154. Q154 How long did Queen Victoria reign?
  155. Q155 What did the Factory Acts do?
  156. Q156 What was the Great Exhibition of 1851?
  157. Q157 What did the Reform Acts of 1832 and 1867 do?
  158. Q158 What caused the Irish famine in the 1840s?
  159. Q159 Approximately how many people died in the Irish famine?
  160. Q160 What was Home Rule?
  161. Q161 What did the Act of Union 1801 create?
  162. Q162 When was the secret ballot introduced?
  163. Q163 What did the Chartists campaign for?
  164. Q164 Which Reform Act first gave the vote to working-class men in towns?
  165. Q165 When were old age pensions first introduced in Britain?
  166. Q166 What did the National Insurance Act of 1911 provide?
  167. Q167 When did World War I take place?
  168. Q168 On what date is Remembrance Day?
  169. Q169 What do people wear on Remembrance Day?
  170. Q170 What was the Western Front?
  171. Q171 What was the Easter Rising?
  172. Q172 In which year was Ireland partitioned?
  173. Q173 How many counties make up Northern Ireland?
  174. Q174 What became of the 26 southern counties of Ireland?
  175. Q175 What was the Jarrow March?
  176. Q176 What caused mass unemployment in the 1930s?
  177. Q177 Who was the British Prime Minister during most of World War II?
  178. Q178 What was the Blitz?
  179. Q179 What was the Battle of Britain?
  180. Q180 When is VE Day?
  181. Q181 When did World War II begin?
  182. Q182 Who led the Suffragettes?
  183. Q183 In which year did women first get the right to vote in the UK?
  184. Q184 In which year did women get equal voting rights with men?
  185. Q185 What was the difference between Suffragists and Suffragettes?
  186. Q186 Who established the National Health Service (NHS)?
  187. Q187 In which year was the NHS established?
  188. Q188 Who wrote the Beveridge Report?
  189. Q189 What were the 'five giant evils' identified in the Beveridge Report?
  190. Q190 What was the HMT Empire Windrush?
  191. Q191 Why did people from Commonwealth countries come to Britain after WWII?
  192. Q192 What did the Race Relations Acts make illegal?
  193. Q193 In which year was the death penalty abolished in Britain?
  194. Q194 What did the Equal Pay Act of 1970 do?
  195. Q195 Which famous band was part of the 'British Invasion' of pop music?
  196. Q196 Who was Britain's first female Prime Minister?
  197. Q197 What was the 'Winter of Discontent'?
  198. Q198 What was the Falklands War?
  199. Q199 What were 'The Troubles'?
  200. Q200 What was the Good Friday Agreement?
  201. Q201 What did unionists in Northern Ireland want?
  202. Q202 Approximately how many people were killed during The Troubles?
  203. Q203 When was the Scottish Parliament established?
  204. Q204 What is the Welsh Parliament called?
  205. Q205 What does devolution mean?
  206. Q206 Which country of the UK does NOT have a devolved parliament?
  207. Q207 Who invented the World Wide Web?
  208. Q208 Who discovered penicillin?
  209. Q209 Who demonstrated the first working television?
  210. Q210 What is Alan Turing famous for?
  211. Q211 Who is credited with inventing the telephone?

📙 Chapter 4: A Modern, Thriving Society (134 questions)

  1. Q1 What is the approximate population of the UK?
  2. Q2 Which country of the UK has the largest population?
  3. Q3 Approximately what percentage of the UK population were born outside the UK?
  4. Q4 What are the largest ethnic minority groups in the UK?
  5. Q5 What is the capital of Wales?
  6. Q6 What is the capital of Northern Ireland?
  7. Q7 Which of these is a Crown Dependency?
  8. Q8 Are the Crown Dependencies part of the UK?
  9. Q9 What is the official language of the UK?
  10. Q10 In which country does Welsh have equal legal status with English?
  11. Q11 Where is Scottish Gaelic mainly spoken?
  12. Q12 What is Scots?
  13. Q13 Who is the head of the Church of England?
  14. Q14 Who is the spiritual leader of the Church of England?
  15. Q15 Is the Church of England Catholic or Protestant?
  16. Q16 Is there an established church in Wales?
  17. Q17 What type of church is the Church of Scotland?
  18. Q18 How is the Church of Scotland governed?
  19. Q19 What is another name for the Quakers?
  20. Q20 After Christianity, what is the largest religion in the UK?
  21. Q21 What is a gurdwara?
  22. Q22 What is a synagogue?
  23. Q23 Which of these is NOT one of the main religions practised in the UK?
  24. Q24 Is it legal to discriminate against someone because of their religion in the UK?
  25. Q25 Do people in the UK have the right to have no religion?
  26. Q26 What protects religious freedom in the UK?
  27. Q27 When is St George's Day?
  28. Q28 Who is the patron saint of Scotland?
  29. Q29 When is St David's Day?
  30. Q30 What do people traditionally wear on St David's Day?
  31. Q31 What is the St George's Cross?
  32. Q32 Who is the patron saint of Northern Ireland?
  33. Q33 What does Christmas celebrate?
  34. Q34 What does Easter celebrate?
  35. Q35 What is Diwali?
  36. Q36 What is Vaisakhi?
  37. Q37 Which of these are Muslim festivals?
  38. Q38 When is Bonfire Night?
  39. Q39 What does Bonfire Night commemorate?
  40. Q40 What is Hogmanay?
  41. Q41 Who wrote 'Auld Lang Syne'?
  42. Q42 What does the Notting Hill Carnival celebrate?
  43. Q43 What is Boxing Day?
  44. Q44 What happens on bank holidays?
  45. Q45 Do all countries of the UK have the same bank holidays?
  46. Q46 What is the most popular sport in the UK?
  47. Q47 What is the oldest football competition in the world?
  48. Q48 Do the four UK countries have separate football teams?
  49. Q49 When was the FA Cup first played?
  50. Q50 Where did cricket originate?
  51. Q51 What is The Ashes?
  52. Q52 How long can a Test cricket match last?
  53. Q53 Where did rugby originate?
  54. Q54 How many players are in a Rugby Union team?
  55. Q55 What is the Six Nations Championship?
  56. Q56 In which UK country is rugby considered the national sport?
  57. Q57 Where is the Wimbledon tennis tournament held?
  58. Q58 What is special about Wimbledon compared to other Grand Slams?
  59. Q59 When was the first Wimbledon Championship held?
  60. Q60 Where is the Grand National held?
  61. Q61 Where is the Derby horse race held?
  62. Q62 What is horse racing sometimes called?
  63. Q63 Where did golf originate?
  64. Q64 What is St Andrews known as?
  65. Q65 What is the Boat Race?
  66. Q66 Where is the British Grand Prix held?
  67. Q67 Who was the first person to run a mile in under four minutes?
  68. Q68 Who captained England when they won the 1966 World Cup?
  69. Q69 In which year did England win the football World Cup?
  70. Q70 Who won two Olympic gold medals in athletics in 2004?
  71. Q71 Which British tennis player won Wimbledon?
  72. Q72 Who composed 'Land of Hope and Glory'?
  73. Q73 Where are the Proms held?
  74. Q74 Who composed the 'Messiah'?
  75. Q75 What are the Proms?
  76. Q76 Who is the most famous playwright in the English language?
  77. Q77 What is the Globe Theatre?
  78. Q78 What is pantomime?
  79. Q79 Which area of London is famous for its theatres?
  80. Q80 Who is the Turner Prize named after?
  81. Q81 Who were famous British landscape painters?
  82. Q82 Who were famous British sculptors?
  83. Q83 Where is the Tate Modern?
  84. Q84 Who designed St Paul's Cathedral?
  85. Q85 Who designed the Cenotaph in Whitehall?
  86. Q86 Who rebuilt the Houses of Parliament in the 19th century?
  87. Q87 Which of these is a famous modern London building?
  88. Q88 Who wrote 'Pride and Prejudice'?
  89. Q89 Who wrote 'Oliver Twist'?
  90. Q90 Who wrote 'Jane Eyre'?
  91. Q91 Who wrote 'Wuthering Heights'?
  92. Q92 Who wrote the Harry Potter series?
  93. Q93 Who created the character James Bond?
  94. Q94 Who wrote 'The Lord of the Rings'?
  95. Q95 Who wrote 'I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud'?
  96. Q96 Who wrote the words to 'Jerusalem'?
  97. Q97 Which poets wrote about their experiences in the First World War?
  98. Q98 Who wrote 'The Charge of the Light Brigade'?
  99. Q99 What is the Poet Laureate?
  100. Q100 What does BAFTA stand for?
  101. Q101 Who was a famous British thriller film director?
  102. Q102 What is the Edinburgh Festival Fringe?
  103. Q103 Which of these is a famous British comedy show?
  104. Q104 Where are the Royal Botanic Gardens?
  105. Q105 What is the Chelsea Flower Show?
  106. Q106 Which of these is a famous British chef?
  107. Q107 Which of these is a traditional British food?
  108. Q108 How is the BBC funded?
  109. Q109 When was the BBC founded?
  110. Q110 What is the BBC World Service?
  111. Q111 Who is famous for presenting nature documentaries?
  112. Q112 What is a pub?
  113. Q113 Is volunteering common in the UK?
  114. Q114 When was the National Lottery introduced?
  115. Q115 What is the minimum age for gambling in the UK?
  116. Q116 What does the National Lottery raise money for?
  117. Q117 Who built the Tower of London?
  118. Q118 What is Big Ben?
  119. Q119 What is Buckingham Palace?
  120. Q120 How old is Stonehenge approximately?
  121. Q121 What is special about Windsor Castle?
  122. Q122 Who created the Angel of the North?
  123. Q123 Where is Edinburgh Castle?
  124. Q124 What is the highest mountain in the UK?
  125. Q125 What does the Royal Mile connect?
  126. Q126 What is the highest mountain in Wales?
  127. Q127 Who built Caernarfon Castle?
  128. Q128 What ceremony takes place at Caernarfon Castle?
  129. Q129 What is the Giant's Causeway?
  130. Q130 Where is the Giant's Causeway?
  131. Q131 Which mountains inspired CS Lewis's 'The Chronicles of Narnia'?
  132. Q132 How many national parks does the UK have?
  133. Q133 What is the National Trust?
  134. Q134 Which of these is a national park in the UK?

📓 Chapter 5: The UK Government, the Law and Your Role (130 questions)

  1. Q1 Does the UK have a written constitution?
  2. Q2 When was the Magna Carta signed?
  3. Q3 What did the Magna Carta establish?
  4. Q4 When was the Bill of Rights passed?
  5. Q5 What type of government does the UK have?
  6. Q6 Who is the current monarch of the UK?
  7. Q7 What is Royal Assent?
  8. Q8 Where does the coronation take place?
  9. Q9 What is the national anthem of the UK?
  10. Q10 Do Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland have their own anthems?
  11. Q11 How many MPs are there in the House of Commons?
  12. Q12 What does each MP represent?
  13. Q13 Which party usually forms the government?
  14. Q14 Are members of the House of Lords elected?
  15. Q15 Can the House of Lords block bills from the Commons indefinitely?
  16. Q16 Who appoints members of the Cabinet?
  17. Q17 Where does the Prime Minister live?
  18. Q18 What is Chequers?
  19. Q19 How often does the Cabinet usually meet?
  20. Q20 What is the role of the Speaker?
  21. Q21 Is the Speaker politically neutral?
  22. Q22 How often must general elections be held?
  23. Q23 What voting system does the UK use for general elections?
  24. Q24 What is the minimum voting age in the UK?
  25. Q25 Is voting compulsory in the UK?
  26. Q26 What must you be registered on to vote?
  27. Q27 What are the three main UK-wide political parties?
  28. Q28 What is the SNP?
  29. Q29 What is Plaid Cymru?
  30. Q30 Where is the Scottish Parliament?
  31. Q31 What is the Welsh Parliament called?
  32. Q32 Where is the Northern Ireland Assembly?
  33. Q33 Does England have its own devolved parliament?
  34. Q34 Which of these is NOT a devolved matter?
  35. Q35 What services do local councils provide?
  36. Q36 What is council tax?
  37. Q37 How many countries are in the Commonwealth?
  38. Q38 Who is the head of the Commonwealth?
  39. Q39 How often are the Commonwealth Games held?
  40. Q40 Is the UK a permanent member of the UN Security Council?
  41. Q41 When was the United Nations set up?
  42. Q42 When was NATO established?
  43. Q43 Is the UK a member of NATO?
  44. Q44 What does NATO's collective defence mean?
  45. Q45 How many legal systems does the UK have?
  46. Q46 What type of legal system does Scotland have?
  47. Q47 What does criminal law deal with?
  48. Q48 Who decides whether to prosecute in England and Wales?
  49. Q49 Who is responsible for prosecuting crimes in Scotland?
  50. Q50 Are the police independent of the government?
  51. Q51 Can police officers be members of political parties?
  52. Q52 What is the highest court in the UK?
  53. Q53 Where are minor criminal cases heard in England and Wales?
  54. Q54 What is the highest criminal court in Scotland?
  55. Q55 How many people are on a jury in England and Wales?
  56. Q56 How many people are on a jury in Scotland?
  57. Q57 Is jury service compulsory?
  58. Q58 At what age can you drive a car in the UK?
  59. Q59 At what age can you buy alcohol in the UK?
  60. Q60 At what age can you buy cigarettes in the UK?
  61. Q61 Is it legal to carry a knife in a public place?
  62. Q62 Is drink-driving legal in the UK?
  63. Q63 When was the Human Rights Act passed?
  64. Q64 What does the Equality Act 2010 protect against?
  65. Q65 Which of these is a right protected by the Human Rights Act?
  66. Q66 Is domestic violence a crime in the UK?
  67. Q67 Is forced marriage legal in the UK?
  68. Q68 Who can be a victim of domestic violence?
  69. Q69 Is female genital mutilation (FGM) legal in the UK?
  70. Q70 Is it legal to take a girl abroad for FGM?
  71. Q71 Do people in the UK have freedom of speech?
  72. Q72 Is it legal to incite racial hatred in the UK?
  73. Q73 Do newspapers in the UK have to be politically neutral?
  74. Q74 Is the BBC expected to be politically impartial?
  75. Q75 Is peaceful protest legal in the UK?
  76. Q76 Is a person presumed innocent until proven guilty?
  77. Q77 What is the standard of proof in criminal cases?
  78. Q78 What is legal aid?
  79. Q79 Do workers have the right to join a trade union?
  80. Q80 What does the TUC stand for?
  81. Q81 Can trade unions take strike action?
  82. Q82 What is one way to get involved in your community?
  83. Q83 What is a neighbourhood watch scheme?
  84. Q84 How many signatures does an e-petition need to be considered for debate in Parliament?
  85. Q85 Can you contact your local MP about issues that concern you?
  86. Q86 What is a school governor?
  87. Q87 Can anyone stand for election in the UK?
  88. Q88 Which of the following is an example of volunteering in your local community?
  89. Q89 What ways can you participate in democracy besides voting?
  90. Q90 What is the purpose of volunteering?
  91. Q91 Can you join a neighbourhood watch scheme?
  92. Q92 What should you do if you have a dispute with a neighbour?
  93. Q93 What is a mediation service?
  94. Q94 Who can help with noise complaints?
  95. Q95 What does being a good neighbour include?
  96. Q96 Is being a good neighbour important in the UK?
  97. Q97 What is anti-social behaviour?
  98. Q98 What is fly-tipping?
  99. Q99 Are households expected to recycle in the UK?
  100. Q100 What are National Parks?
  101. Q101 How can you help protect the environment?
  102. Q102 Is fly-tipping a criminal offence?
  103. Q103 What does AONB stand for?
  104. Q104 What materials can typically be recycled?
  105. Q105 Has the UK committed to reducing carbon emissions?
  106. Q106 What should you do when you move to the UK for healthcare?
  107. Q107 What number should you call in a medical emergency?
  108. Q108 What is NHS 111?
  109. Q109 At what age is education compulsory in the UK?
  110. Q110 What does PAYE stand for?
  111. Q111 Is car insurance a legal requirement in the UK?
  112. Q112 What is an MOT?
  113. Q113 At what age does a car need an MOT?
  114. Q114 What do you need to open a bank account?
  115. Q115 What is HMRC?
  116. Q116 What does the Consumer Rights Act 2015 protect?
  117. Q117 What can serve as proof of address?
  118. Q118 Do self-employed people need to register with HMRC?
  119. Q119 What is A&E?
  120. Q120 What number is for non-emergency police matters?
  121. Q121 Must you have a valid driving licence to drive?
  122. Q122 What tax do most employees pay?
  123. Q123 Can you get a refund for faulty goods?
  124. Q124 What is a self-assessment tax return?
  125. Q125 Is education free in state schools?
  126. Q126 What should you do if you need to see a doctor but it is not an emergency?
  127. Q127 What is National Insurance?
  128. Q128 Do you need to register your children at a school?
  129. Q129 What is council tax used for?
  130. Q130 What should you do if you witness a crime?

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