Chapter 5 Test 9

Membership to the Commonwealth is voluntary.

The jury has to listen to the evidence presented at the trial and then decide a verdict of ‘guilty’ or ‘not guilty’ based of what they have heard. In Scotland, a third verdict of ‘not proven’ is also possible.

The PDSA is the People’s Dispensary for Sick Animals.

The Home Secretary is responsible for crime, policing and immigration.

Most citizens of the UK, the Irish republic or the Commonwealth aged 18 or over can stand for public office.

The Speaker keeps order during political debates to make sure the rules are followed. This includes making sure the opposition has a guaranteed amount of time to debate issues which it chooses.

If your driving licence if from a country in the European Union (EU), Iceland, Liechtenstein or Norway, you can drive in the UK for as long as your licence is valid.

Money raised from income tax pays for government services such as roads, education, police and the armed forces.

Forced Marriage Protection Orders were introduced in 2008 for England, Wales and Northern Ireland under the Forced Marriage (Civil Protection) Act 2007.

This statement is true.

Bangladesh is a member of the Commonwealth.

Prohibition of  immoral thoughts is not one of the principles included in the European Convention of Human Rights.

Democracy is a system of government where the whole adult population gets a say. This might be by direct voting or by choosing representatives to make decisions on their behalf.

Arranged marriages refer to marriages where both parties agree to the marriage.

Devolved governments in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have the power to legislate on certain issues.

All of the elected MPs form the House of Commons.

The Queen receives foreign ambassadors and high commissioners, entertains visiting heads of state, and makes state visits overseas in support of diplomatic and relationships with other counties.

The Speaker is neutral and does not represent a political party, even though he or she is an MP, represents a constituency and deals with the constituents’ problems like any other MP.

If you are facing domestic violence you can get help from the 24-hour National Domestic Violence Freephone Helpline on 0808 2000 247 at any time, or the police can help you find a safe place to stay.

Policy and laws governing defence, foreign affairs, immigration, taxation and social security all remain under central UK government control. However, many other public services, such as education, are controlled by the devolved administrations.

Policy and laws governing defence, foreign affairs, immigration, taxation and social security all remain under central UK government control. However, many other public services, such as education, are controlled by the devolved administrations.

In the UK, brutality and violence in the home is a serious crime.

This statement is true.

This statement is true.