British and America Politics

Who is the longest-reigning monarch in British history?

• Victoria

• Elizabeth II

• Elizabeth I

Which of the following does NOT describe London?

• Athens of Europe

• The headquarters of all government departments

• The country's business and banking center

• The most densely-populated area in Great Britain

What do Americans celebrate on the 4th July?

• Washington’s birthday

• The signing of the constitution

• The Declaration of Independence

What do the red and white stripes on the American flag symbolise?

• The day on which the flag was adopted - 13th June 1777

• The 13 colonies that declared independence

• The 13 first presidents of the USA

How long do US Supreme Court justices serve?

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 6 years

• lifetime

What term is used to described the election system in which only one candidate-

the one with more votes is elected to a given office in one district

• proportional voting

• winner-take-all

• indirect election

• all of the above

In the Civil Rights Movement, Americans fought against segregation of black and

white people.

• True

• False

What is the highest court in UK ?

• High Court of Justice

• The supreme Court

• The Court of Judicature

Which monarch succeeded Queen Victoria ?

• George V

• George VI

• Edward VII

When did Churchill leave office as a result of an electoral defeat?

• 1945

• 1951

• 1952

• 1946