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Which country is not considered part of the United Kingdom?

  • Wales
  • Northern Ireland
  • Scotland
  • Ireland (correct)

What symbol does not feature on the Union Jack?

  • St. George's Cross
  • St. Patrick's Cross
  • St. David's Cross (correct)
  • St. Andrew's Cross

Which of the following cities is the capital of Wales?

  • Belfast
  • Glasgow
  • Cardiff (correct)
  • Birmingham

What flower is the national emblem of Scotland?

<p>Thistle (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which night is dedicated to St. Andrew, Scotland's patron saint?

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Which of the following is the capital city of Northern Ireland?

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What is the flower emblem of Wales?

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Which parliamentary member represents Scotland in the devolved legislature?

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Which of the following statements correctly describes the membership of the Assembly?

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What type of electoral system is used for the Majority party in the Assembly?

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Which educational service is provided for visiting the Assembly?

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Which of the following is not an exclusive power of the Assembly?

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What is the role of the Crown court in the Assembly's judicial system?

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What is the minimum age for youth criminal court cases in the Assembly framework?

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Which court deals with civil cases in the Assembly?

<p>County Court (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum number of jurors in a Sheriff court for serious cases?

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What is the UK?

The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, formed by the union of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Great Britain

The largest island in the British Isles, consisting of England, Scotland and Wales.

What is NOT the UK?

Crown dependencies (e.g., Channel Islands, Isle of Man) and British overseas territories (e.g., St. Helena Island, Falklands Islands).

1707 Treaty of Union

The treaty that united England (including Wales) and Scotland to form the Kingdom of Great Britain.

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1801 Act of Union

The act that united Great Britain and Ireland to form the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.

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1922 - Ireland - NI

The year Ireland became independent, with Northern Ireland remaining part of the UK.

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Symbols of the UK

The Union Jack, a flag combining the cross of St. George (England), St. Andrew (Scotland), and St. Patrick (Northern Ireland).

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Capital Cities of the Four Nations

London (England), Edinburgh (Scotland), Cardiff (Wales), and Belfast (Northern Ireland).

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UK Parliament: House of Commons

The UK's lower house of Parliament, with 650 members elected every 5 years by the first-past-the-post system.

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UK Parliament: House of Lords

The UK's upper house of Parliament, with 129 members, originally appointed by the King but now largely appointed by the Prime Minister.

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Scottish Parliament

The Scottish Parliament has 129 members, elected every 5 years using a proportional representation system. It has power over education, health, and social services, but not defense or foreign affairs.

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Welsh Assembly

The Welsh Assembly has 60 members elected every 5 years using a proportional representation system. It has power over things like education, health, and social services.

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Northern Ireland Assembly

The Northern Ireland Assembly has 90 members elected every 5 years using a proportional representation system. It has power over things like education, health, and social services.

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UK Prime Minister

The leader of the party with the most seats in the House of Commons is chosen as the UK's Prime Minister.

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UK Courts: Magistrates' Court

Lower courts in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland that deal with less serious criminal cases.

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UK Courts: Crown Court

Higher courts in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland that handle serious criminal cases with a jury of 12 people.

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