Anderson Stockley Accredited Training Ltd British Values Democracy. The rule of law. Individual liberty. Mutual respect for and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs and for those without faith. General 1 In 1801, a new version of the official flag of the United Kingdom was created. What is it often called? a) British standard b) Royal banner c) St George cross d) Union jack 2 What flower is traditionally worn by people on Remembrance Day? a) Poppy b) Lily c) Daffodil d) Iris 3 At her jubilee in 2012, how many years as queen did Queen Elizabeth II celebrate? a) 25 b) 30 c) 40 d) 60 4 There are four national saints' days in the UK, one for each nation. Which order do they fall in the calendar? a) St Andrews, St Patrick's, St David's and St George's b) St David's, St Patrick's, St George's and St Andrews c) St George's, St Patrick's, St Andrews and St David's 5 Who is the heir to the throne?
a) Prince William b) Prince Charles c) Prince Harry d) Prince Philip 6 Which of the following is NOT a fundamental principle of British life? a) To do military service b) The rule of law c) Tolerance of those with different beliefs and faiths d) Democracy 7 British values and principles are based on history and traditions and are protected by law, customs and expectations: a) True b) False 8 Which of the following crosses does NOT form part of the Union Flag? a) The cross of St Patrick, patron saint of Ireland b) The cross of St George, patron saint of England c) The cross of St David, patron saint of Wales d) The cross of St Andrew, patron saint of Scotland 9 What is the system by which the income tax is automatically taken from the employee s income by their employer and paid directly to HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC)? a) Self-assessment b) Pay As You Earn (PAYE) c) Tax return d) Pension tax 10 When was the National Health System (NHS) established? a) 1934 b) 1945 c) 1948 d) 1952 Democracy 1 From what age can you be asked to serve on a jury? a) 16 b) 18 c) 21 d) 25 2 What is the title given to the person who chairs the debates in the House of Commons?
a) Chairman b) Speaker c) Leader of the House d) Prime Minister 3 The origins of our Parliament were in the early Middle Ages. In 1215 the great barons forced rights from King John which were written down. What is that document called? a) The Mappa Mundi b) The Magna Carta c) The Bill of Rights 4 When did all 18-year-olds get the vote? a) 1929 b) 1949 c) 1969 5 What is the official report that contains everything said in Parliament called? a) The Domesday Book b) Hansard c) The Government report d) The Government press 6 What did the Chartists campaign for? a) Every man to have a vote b) Anyone to be able to stand as an MP c) Elections every 5 years d) Open ballots 7 When did the UK join the EU? a) 1973 b) 1967 c) 1957 d) 1961 8 How often does Prime Minister s Questions occur when Parliament is sitting? a) Every day b) Twice a week c) Once a week d) Once a month 9 Who is the chief officer of the House of Commons? a) The Archbishop of Canterbury b) The Prime Minister c) The Speaker d) The Leader of the Opposition
10 If an MP dies or resigns, their party can appoint their replacement. a) True b) False 11 How often is the parliamentary general election held? a) 2 years b) 3 years c) 4 years d) 5 years 12 What is the name given to place where MPs meet people from their constituencies? a) Library b) Surgery c) Post office d) College 13 What is the form of government in the UK? a) Constitutional Monarchy b) Autonomy c) Democracy d) Socialism 14 By which other name is the Conservative Party also known for? a) The Labour Party b) The Tories c) The Whigs d) The Green Party Rule of Law 1 What's the minimum time you must have been married before you can divorce? a) 6 months b) 1 year c) 2 years 2 How old do you have to be to buy a lottery ticket or a scratch card? a) 15 b) 16 c) 17 d) 18 3 Members of the public are not allowed in Youth Courts. a) True b) False
4 Who makes the laws in Britain? a) Prime Minister b) Queen c) Parliament d) Police 7 How is a new law made? a) The Prime Minister just makes a new law when he feels like it b) Members of Parliament debate about new laws and then vote whether to introduce it or not d) The Queen comes on the TV to let us know she has made a new law e) The police write to newspapers to let everyone know they have a new law 8 What does the UK offer in return to its residents or citizens for respecting its responsibilities and freedoms? a) Free education b) Right to a fair trial c) Free parking d) Free travel 9 How old do you need to be to be able to apply for a free TV licence? a) 60 b) 65 c) 70 d) 75 10 Which court deals with cases involving personal injury, family matters, breaches of contract and divorce in England and Wales? a) County courts b) Crown court c) High court d) The Sherriff court 11 In the UK, what should dogs wear in public places? a) A coat to avoid the cold in winter b) A collar with the name and address of the owner c) A collar with the name of the dog d) A tracking device in case they get lost 12 Where do UK residents need to register their car or motorcycle? a) At the Home Office b) At the Local Council c) At the Ministry of Transport d) At the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency
13 Which court deals with minor criminal cases in England, Wales and Northern Ireland? a) The High Court b) The Justice of the Peace Court c) The Magistrates Court d) The Crown Court 14 How old do you need to be to go into betting shops or gambling clubs? a) 16 years old b) 21 years old c) 18 years old d) 20 years old 15 In which of the following jobs are discrimination laws not applied? a) A job where you travel around the country most of the time b) A job that involves working for someone in their own home c) If you are civil servant d) If you work for the police 16 What should your employee give you within the first two months of starting a new job? a) A written contract or statement b) A pay rise c) A health insurance policy d) A payslip Individual Liberty 1 What is not a fundamental principle of British life? a) Driving a car b) Treating others with fairness c) Looking after the environment d) Looking after yourself and family 2 Which of the following is a fundamental principle of British life? a) Extremism b) Individual liberty c) Racism d) Fundamentalism 3 Which TWO of the following are responsibilities and freedoms which are shared by all those living in the UK and which people wishing to be a permanent resident or citizen of the UK should respect: a) Respect and obey the law b) Go to church c) Do military service d) Look after the area in which you live and the environment
4 What does the UK offer to its residents or citizens (choose FIVE answers)? a) Free parking b) The right to go to university c) Freedom of speech d) The right to a fair trial e) Freedom of faith and religion f) A right to join in the election of a government 5 Which of the following statements is TRUE? a) Forcing another person to marry in a civil offence b) Forcing another person to marry is common in the UK c) Forcing another person to marry in a criminal offence d) Forcing another person to marry is not punished in the UK 6 What does the acronym ACAS stand for? a) The national Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service b) The national Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration System c) The international Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration System d) The international Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service 7 Where can you get information about your rights at work? a) The Yellow Pages b) The Trades Union Congress c) The NHS d) The national Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service Respect of different beliefs and faiths and for those without faith. 1 What day does Lent start? a) Shrove Tuesday b) Ash Wednesday c) Good Friday d) Easter Sunday 2 When is the Jewish celebration known as Hanukkah normally celebrated? a) June or July b) October or November c) November or December d) March or April 3 Where can you get information about the law and racial discrimination from? a) Your Local Church b) Your Local Council c) The Commission for Racial Equality d) The Commission for Citizens
4 How long does Diwali last for? a) A weekend b) 40 days c) Five days d) A week 5 Which TWO religions celebrate Diwali? a) Hindu b) Buddhist c) Muslim d) Sikh 6 What day is Halloween celebrated? a) 30th of November b) 30th of October c) 14th of February d) 31st of October 7 Which of the following statements is TRUE? a) For some Scottish people, Hogmanay is a bigger holiday than Christmas b) For some Irish people, Hogmanay is a bigger holiday than New Year s Eve c) For some Scottish people, Hogmanay is a bigger holiday than New Year s Eve d) For some Welsh people, Hogmanay is a bigger holiday than Christmas 8 According to the discrimination at work legislation, in England a person should not be refused work, training or promotion or treated less favorably because of their (choose THREE): a) IQ level b) Nationality, race, colour or ethnic group c) Disability d) Religion 9 How long do Muslims fast for during Ramadan? a) Two weeks b) Three weeks c) A week d) A month 10 Which religious community celebrates Vaisakhi? a) Sikh b) Muslim c) Hindu d) Jewish 11 Match the percentages of the population to the different faiths. Sikh 0.4% Jewish 4.8% Buddhist 0.8% Muslim 0.5% Hindu 1.5%