The United Kingdom
What regions make up the United Kingdom?
England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.
What document limited the power of the king in England?
The Magna Carta.
Why was the EU formed in the 1950s?
To ensure that world wars would never happen again.
Name one famous landmark in London.
Buckingham Palace
Name three Scandinavian countries.
Sweden, Norway, Denmark (or Finland, Iceland).
Which island includes England, Wales, and Scotland?
Great Britain.
What is the head of the majority party in the House of Commons called?
The Prime Minister.
What is Brexit?
The process of the UK’s withdrawal from the European Union.
What draws tourists to Stratford-upon-Avon?
It is Shakespeare’s hometown.
What are the "cradle-to-grave benefits"?
A system of basic services for citizens at every stage of life.
What is the United Kingdom often referred to as?
Britain.
What does the British constitution consist of?
A group of laws and court decisions.
What was one of the main reasons people voted for Brexit?
To regain control over immigration and borders.
What activity is popular in Northern Ireland’s rivers?
Fishing.
Why do Scandinavian citizens accept high taxes?
They believe the system of benefits is important.
What type of government does the UK have?
A constitutional monarchy.
Who makes the laws in the UK?
Parliament.
What does the EU single market system do?
It removes trade barriers and raises the standard of living.
What attracts tourists to Wales?
Its castles and villages.
What industry is important in Finland?
Mobile phone manufacturing
What is the symbolic role of the monarch in the UK?
The King
How did membership in the House of Lords change over time?
Members used to inherit their seats, but now they are elected or appointed.
When did the UK officially leave the EU?
January 2020.
What features draw visitors to Scotland?
Prosperous cities and green rural areas.
What are "white nights"?
A time from May to July when the sun appears on the horizon for almost 24 hours a day.