UK Government, the law and your role

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The UK is a parliamentary democracy with the monarch as head of state. True or False?
True
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Who could vote in the 19th Century?
Men who were over 21 years of age and who owned a certain amount of property
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When did the Chartists campaign for reform?
1830s and 1840s
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When was the voting franchise extended to women over 30
1918
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What year could men and women vote at the age of 21?
1928
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What year could men and women vote at the age of 18?
1969
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What is the constitution?
Set of principles by which a country is governed
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The British constitution is not written down in any single document, and therefore it is described as...?
Unwritten
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Where are devolved governments in the uk that have the power to legislate on certain issues?
Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
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Who is the head of state?
Queen Elizabeth the 2nd
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What does the constitutional monarchy in the UK mean?
The king or queen does not rule the country but appoints the government, which the people have chosen in a democratic election.
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Who makes the decisions on government policies?
The Prime Minister and Cabinet
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How long has the queen reigned for?
Since 1952 - 60 years/Diamond Jubilee
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Who was the Queen married to?
Prince Phillip, the Duke of Edinburgh
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Who is her eldest son and where is he prince of?
Prince Charles, the prince of Wales
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The Queen has important ceremonial roles, such as?
The opening of the new parliamentary session each year.
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What is the National Anthem called?
God save the queen
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New citizens swear or affirm loyalty to the Queen as part of the citizenship ceremony. True or False?
True
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What is the affirmation of allegiance?
I (name) do solemnly, sincerely and truly declare and affirm that on becoming a British citizen, I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Second, her Heirs and Successors, according to law.
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Who is the chief officer of the House of Commons?
The Speaker
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Which political party does the Speaker belong to?
They don't, they are neutral
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