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WorksheetsUnit 6 - Revision
Total questions: 66
Worksheet time: 33mins
Which of the following is NOT a category of protective services?
Statutory services
Non-Statutory services
Voluntary services
Statutory protective services
What is the main consideration of any country regarding uniformed statutory protective services?
To increase government funding
To ensure the safety of its citizens
To promote tourism
To reduce taxes
Which of the following is an example of an emergency service?
Army
Police
UK Visas and Immigration
HM Prison Service
Which act is still going through Parliament regarding the roles of emergency services?
The Police Act of 2017
The Police and Criminal Evidence Act of 1984
The Police Crime, Courts and Sentencing Bill 2021
The Emergency Services Act of 2020
Which of the following is NOT a main role of the police?
Protect life and property
Enforce licensing laws in relation to pubs, clubs, and betting shops
Provide immigration services
Maintain public order and safety
Which of the following is a supporting service listed in the document?
Royal Navy
Ambulance service
Fire and rescue services
Royal Air Force
What is the difference between statutory and non-statutory protective services?
Statutory services are voluntary, non-statutory are mandatory
Statutory services are required by law and government funded, non-statutory are not required by law and may be self-funded
Statutory services are only for emergencies, non-statutory are for daily use
Statutory services are private, non-statutory are public
What is one of the main roles of the fire and rescue service according to the Fire and Rescue Services Act of 2004?
Promote fire safety
Provide legal advice
Issue driving licenses
Manage public transport
Which act sets out the relationship between the armed services and the Government?
Fire and Rescue Services Act
Armed Forces Covenant
Local Government Act
Prison Act of 1952
What is the main piece of legislation governing custodial care services?
Local Government Act 2000
Prison Act of 1952
Civil Contingencies Act of 2004
Fire and Rescue Services Act of 2004
Which of the following is NOT a role of the armed services?
Protecting the interests of the UK at home and abroad
Assisting in humanitarian operations
Issuing passports
Intercepting incursions into British airspace
Which act provides a legal obligation on local councils to plan, respond, and recover from emergencies?
Local Government Act 2000
Civil Contingencies Act of 2004
Prison Act of 1952
Armed Forces Act
Which of the following is a service provided by local authorities?
Firefighting
Refuse collection
Military defense
Prison management
What is the primary legal duty of NHS England according to section 3(1) of the NHS Act?
To provide education
To arrange for the provision of health services
To collect taxes
To manage prisons
What is the main responsibility of the central government regarding statutory services?
Ensuring the provision of all statutory services is fit for purpose.
Providing emergency medical care.
Organizing charity events.
Managing public transportation.
Which organization is an example of a uniformed non-statutory service that provides an essential service no other agency provides?
Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI)
Utility companies
Public transportation
Charity organisations
Which of the following is NOT an example of a uniformed non-statutory service?
Utility companies
The Salvation Army
St John Ambulance
Red Cross
Which service provides support for the fire and rescue service at Grenfell?
The Salvation Army
Mountain and Cave Rescue
St John Ambulance
Charity organisations
Which of the following is an example of a non-uniformed non-statutory service?
Utility companies
Red Cross
St John Ambulance
Mountain and Cave Rescue
What is the role of non-statutory services?
To support statutory services and provide services that no other agency can.
To manage government departments.
To organize public events.
To provide only transportation services.
Which of the following is a key feature of a democracy?
A political system for choosing and replacing the government through free and fair elections
The head of state is always a monarch
All property is owned by the state
The government is chosen by inheritance
In a republic, who is typically elected by the people?
The President (head of state)
The King or Queen
The Prime Minister for life
The Chief Justice
Which of the following countries is an example of a republic?
USA
Saudi Arabia
UK
North Korea
What is the main difference between an absolute monarchy and a constitutional monarchy?
In an absolute monarchy, the monarch holds all power; in a constitutional monarchy, power is shared with a government.
In an absolute monarchy, the people elect the monarch; in a constitutional monarchy, the monarch is chosen by the military.
In an absolute monarchy, there are no laws; in a constitutional monarchy, there are no elections.
In an absolute monarchy, the monarch is always a president; in a constitutional monarchy, the monarch is always a prime minister.
Which of the following is a characteristic of communism?
Private property and ownership cease to exist.
The monarch is the head of state.
Elections are held for all government positions.
The government is run by religious leaders.
Which countries are given as examples of communism in the text?
North Korea and China
UK and Sweden
USA and France
Oman and Saudi Arabia
What is a key principle of republicanism?
The power of government is held by the people.
The monarch has absolute power.
All property is owned by the state.
The government is chosen by inheritance.
What are the three branches of government mentioned in the concept of separation of powers?
Executive, Legislative, Judicial
Federal, State, Local
President, Parliament, Police
Monarch, Cabinet, Courts
What is the main purpose of the separation of powers in a democratic government?
To ensure one person or group can exercise absolute power
To distribute power to separate branches and prevent absolute power
To allow the Prime Minister to make all decisions
To give the judiciary more power than other branches
Which Act reformed the office of Lord Chancellor and created the framework for a UK Supreme Court?
Human Rights Act 1998
Constitutional Reform Act 2005
Parliament Act 1911
Magna Carta 1215
Who is responsible for developing policies and proposing legislation in the UK government?
Judiciary
Legislature
Executive
Monarch
What is an Act of Parliament?
A law made by judges
A new law or change to an existing law approved by Parliament and the Monarch
A law created by the Prime Minister alone
A law made by local councils
What does delegated legislation allow Parliament to do?
Make all laws directly
Delegate powers to other bodies to make laws
Ignore the advice of experts
Only pass laws in emergencies
What are statutory instruments?
Laws made by the Monarch
Laws made by government ministers in their areas of responsibility
Laws made by judges in court
Laws made by local councils
What is the main purpose of Orders in Council?
To introduce new laws quickly when Parliament cannot respond in time.
To interpret the meaning of statutes.
To create local laws for specific areas.
To set judicial precedents.
Which of the following is an example of a by-law?
Introducing a ban on people drinking alcohol in a particular area.
Passing a national emergency law.
Interpreting the meaning of a statute.
Setting a Supreme Court precedent.
Which rule is NOT listed as a rule of statutory interpretation?
The literal rule
The golden rule
The mischief rule
The equity rule
What does judicial precedent mean?
Judge made law.
Law made by Parliament.
Law made by local councils.
Law interpreted by juries.
What is the principle of 'stare decisis'?
Standing by the decision.
Making new laws quickly.
Changing local laws.
Interpreting statutes literally.
If the Supreme Court makes a decision, who is bound by it?
All courts below it.
Only the Supreme Court itself.
Local councils.
The Privy Council.
What are the three main levels of government in the UK?
Central government, Regional government, Local government
National government, State government, City government
Federal government, Provincial government, Municipal government
Executive government, Legislative government, Judicial government
Where is the central government of the UK based?
Buckingham Palace
Palace of Westminster in London
Windsor Castle
Downing Street
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the central government in the UK?
Taxation policy
Maintenance of defence capabilities
Organizing local community events
Participating in international treaties
How many elected members are there in the House of Commons?
500
650
700
800
What is a key function of the House of Commons?
Appointing the monarch
Making laws
Conducting royal ceremonies
Issuing passports
What is the House of Lords also known as?
Lower House
Upper House or Second Chamber
Royal Chamber
Executive House
Which of the following is a role of the House of Lords?
Opening Parliament
In depth consideration of public policy
Conducting general elections
Collecting taxes
Who is the head of state in the UK?
The Prime Minister
The Speaker of the House
The Monarch
The Chief Justice
Which of the following is a ceremonial duty of the monarch?
Making laws
Opening/closing of Parliament
Debating public policy
Scrutinizing government finance
Who is usually appointed to the office of Prime Minister (PM) in the UK?
The leader of the political party with the highest number of representatives in the House of Commons.
A randomly selected member of Parliament.
The oldest member of the House of Lords.
The head of the Civil Service.
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the Prime Minister?
Allocation of duties to ministers
Appointment of chairs of national industries
Control of information released to the public
Running the NHS directly
What is the main function of the Cabinet in the UK government?
To control policy and coordinate activities of governmental departments
To enforce laws in the courts
To manage the police force
To run local government services
Which department is responsible for all branches of the armed services?
Ministry of Defence
Home Office
Ministry of Justice
Health Department
What is the role of civil servants in the UK?
To support the government in its policy wishes and decisions while remaining politically neutral
To be elected by the public
To lead political parties
To run for Parliament
What does "devolution" refer to in the context of UK government?
The transfer of power to a lower level, especially from central to local or regional administration
The dissolution of Parliament
The election of a new Prime Minister
The creation of new political parties
Which of the following is NOT a regional assembly in the UK?
Scottish Parliament
Welsh Assembly
Northern Ireland Assembly
House of Commons
What is a unique power of the Scottish Parliament compared to other regional governments?
The power to introduce laws that just impact on Scotland
The power to appoint the Prime Minister
The power to run the police force in England
The power to dissolve the UK Parliament
How many members are there in the Scottish Parliament?
129
100
200
50
Who is the current leader of the Scottish National Party (SNP) and First Minister, as mentioned in the text?
Nicola Sturgeon
Boris Johnson
Theresa May
David Cameron
What is one of the main responsibilities of the Welsh Assembly?
Representing Wales and its people
Making laws for Scotland
Overseeing the UK Parliament
Managing the London budget
Which of the following is a responsibility of the Northern Ireland Assembly?
Making legislation
Setting the UK national budget
Overseeing the Mayor of London
Managing parish councils
How often is the Mayor of London elected?
Every four years
Every two years
Every five years
Every six years
Which of the following is NOT an area the Mayor of London is responsible for?
Foreign Affairs
Arts & Culture
Transport
Policing & Crime
What are the two main tiers of local government in England?
County Councils and District, Borough or City Councils
Parish Councils and Metropolitan Boroughs
London Boroughs and Unitary Authorities
Fire and Health Departments
Which type of council deals with really local issues such as parks and allotments?
Parish, community and town councils
County Councils
London Boroughs
Metropolitan Boroughs
Which of the following is a responsibility of local government?
Delivering essential services to the local area
Making national laws
Managing the UK’s foreign policy
Electing the Prime Minister
