Quiz on Modern Britain and Human Rights

What is the population of the UK as mentioned in the document?

• Over 60 million

• Just over 66 million

• About 70 million

• Nearly 75 million

Which of the following is NOT listed as a characteristic of Modern Britain?

• Multi-cultural

• Multi-lingual

• Multi-ethnic

• Multi-national

According to the document, what has been a consequence of immigration in the UK since WW2?

• Decrease in cultural diversity

• No impact on society

• Conflict in society due to integration issues

• Improved economic conditions with no societal conflicts

Which document, signed in 1948, was mentioned as setting up human rights after WW2?

• The European Convention on Human Rights

• The Human Rights Act

• The Universal Declaration on Human Rights

• The Global Rights Agreement

What year was The European Convention on Human Rights established?

• 1948

• 1950

• 1959

• 1998

What rights does The Human Rights Act of 1998 provide to UK citizens?

• Right to work in any EU country without a visa

• Rights to use a British court instead of the European Court of Human Rights

• Right to vote in any European country

• Right to dual citizenship within the EU

What is the primary role of the UK Parliament?

• To supervise elections

• To enforce laws

• To make laws

• To recommend changes to the government

Which of the following is NOT a part of the UK Parliament?

• The Queen

• The House of Lords

• The House of Commons

• Welsh National Assembly

How are Members of Parliament (MPs) in the House of Commons elected?

• By the Queen

• By secret ballots

• By the House of Lords

• By public nomination

What type of voting system is used in UK general elections?

• Proportional representation

• Single transferable vote

• First past the post

• Mixed-member proportional