🃏Flashcard Trivia - Browsing in Random Order

What is the money raised from National Insurance Contributions used for?

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To pay for state benefits and services such as the state retirement pension and the NHS.

True or False: The Magna Carta established the idea that even the King was subject to the law.

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True

True or False: The House of Commons has powers to overrule the House of Lords?

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True

True or False: In England, Wales and Northern Ireland most minor criminal cases are dealt with in a Magistrates’ court.

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True

In what year did England’s Football team win the World Cup?

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1966

What date is St Andrew's Day?

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30th November

What is the British equivalent of the Oscars?

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The British Academy Film Awards, hosted by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA)

Julius Caesar led a Roman invasion of Britain in which year?

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55 BC

How old does a person have to be to purchase alcohol?

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18

In which year did the Wars of the Roses begin?

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1455

What is the capital city of Northern Ireland?

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Belfast

True or False: There exists a £65 banknote as legal currency in the UK?

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False

What is the Home Secretary responsible for?

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Crime, policing, and immigration

True or False: The UN was set up after the First World War

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False

True or False: Bristol and Leeds are cities located within Wales.

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False

True or False: Employees have their National Insurance Contributions deducted from their pay by their employer.

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True

Where are the Crown Jewels usually Kept?

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The Tower of London

True or False: Pool & Darts are traditional pub games in the UK.

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True

What is the capital city of Wales?

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Cardiff

True or False: Lobby groups are organisations which try to influence government policy.

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True

What do people do polling stations?

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Vote in an Election

True or False: Somalia is a Commonwealth country.

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False

Who are local authorities funded by?

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The central government and by local taxes.

Who is the ceremonial leader of a council?

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The Mayor

True or False: It is against the law to treat a pet cruelly or to neglect it.

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True

What does HMRC stand for?

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His Majesty's Revenue & Customs

True or False: Sir Andy Murray was the first British man to win a Grand Slam singles title since 1936.

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True

New citizens will swear or affirm loyalty to the King as part of which ceremony.

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The citizenship ceremony

In what country is Welsh spoken in?

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Wales

What is the capital city of Scotland?

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Edinburgh



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