The Constitution
Organisations
The Justice system
Democracy
General Knowledge
100
Who is the Head of State?
The King (King Charles III)
100
What international organisation is responsible for the ECHR?
The Council of Europe
100
How many magistrates are in a magistrates court?
Three Magistrates
100
Where does democracy originate from?
Greece (Athens)
100
What are the nations that are part of the UK?
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England, Wales, Scotland & Northern Island⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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200
How many MPs are in the House of Commons?
650
200
What year was the UN established?
1945
200
What is the standard of proof in civil law?
Balance of probabilities
200
What does Demos Kratos mean?
People Power
200
What political party are Trade Unions associated with?
The Labour Party
300
How long can the House of Lords delay a bill? (Usually)
1 year
300
What does NATO stand for?
North Atlantic Treaty Organisation
300
How many Jurors are there in a Scottish High/Sheriff court?
15
300
What voting system does the UK use in general elections?
First past the post
300
In 2015, who used the their celebrity fame to improve school dinner quality?
The Naked Chef (Jamie Oliver)
400
How many ministers are there in the Government?
22
400
What does IPSO stand for?
Independent Press Standards Organisation
400
Who decides who can be judges?
Judicial Appointments Commissions (JAC)
400
What are the three types of democracy?
Direct democracy, representative democracy & liberal democracy
400
How many Police & Crime Commissioners are there in England and Wales?
41
500
What role is appointed in a political party to ensure the members of the party vote on what the party wants?
The Whip
500
How many members are part of the Common wealth?
56
500
What are the 4 types of sentencing in criminal law?
Custodial sentence, community sentence, fines & discharge
500
How often are Police & Crime Commisioner elections?
Every 4 years
500
What year was the Council of Europe established?
1949
