Chapter 5 Test 7

This statement is true.

A solicitor or the Citizens Advice Bureau can explain the available options to anyone facing domestic violence.

This statement is true.

In England, Wales and Northern Ireland a jury has 12 members, and in Scotland a jury has 15 members.

To get a UK driving licence you must pass a driving test, which tests both your knowledge and your practical skills.

The Speaker keeps order during political debates to make sure the rules are followed.

They are used for trials of young people aged 10 to 17.

The Council of Europe has no power to make laws but draws up conventions and charters, the most well-known of which is the European Convention on Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms.

Members of the House of Lords may not stand for election to the House of Commons but are eligible for all other public offices.

‘PDSA’ stands for People’s Dispensary for Sick Animals.

This statement is true.

Giving blood only takes about an hour to do.

Local authorities are funded by money from central government and by local taxes.

MEPs stands for Members of the European Parliament.

The Scottish Parliament can legislate on: civil and criminal law, health, education, planning and additional tax-raising powers.

This stamens is true.

MPs, Assembly members, members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs) and MEPs are also listed in The Phone Book, published by BT, and in Yellow Pages. The Queen is not.

Proceedings in Parliament are broadcast on television and published in official reports called Hansard.

The National Assembly has 60 Assembly members (AMs) and elections are held every four years using a form of proportional representation.

Civil disputes such as people trying to get back money that is owed to them, cases involving personal injury, family matters, breaches of contract, and divorce are dealt with in the Sheriff Court in Scotland.

Members of the House of Lords are known as peers.

Magistrates and Justices of the Peace (JPs) are members of the local community.

There are two ways to arrange a visit to the Northern Ireland Assembly at Stormont. You can either contact the Education Service (details are on the Northern Ireland Assembly website at http://www.niassembly.gov.uk) or contact an MLA.

The small claims procedure is used for claims of less than £10,000 in England and Wales and £3,000 in Scotland and Northern Ireland.