Life in the UK - Institutions, the law, the courts

Which is the aim of the United Nations?

• To create a single free trade market

• To prevent war and promote international peace and security

• To examine decisions made by the European Union

• To promote dictatorship

Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?

members of the public are allowed to attend Youth Court hearings.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Which TWO are examples of civil law?

• Disputes between landlords and tenants

• Carrying a weapon

• Discrimination in the workplace

• Selling tobacco

Which TWO types of case are held in County Courts?

• Divorce

• Murder

• Minor criminal offences

• Breaches of contract

What must you have done in order to vote in elections?

• Paid income tax in the previous year

• Put your name on the electoral register

• Registered your identity with the police

• Passed an electoral test

At what age can you vote in a General Election in the UK?

• 16

• 18

• 21

• 23

Which of the following statements is correct?

• Magistrates usually work unpaid and do not need legal qualifications.

• Magistrates must be specially trained legal experts who have been solicitors for three years.

Which TWO fo the following are examples of criminal law?

• Racial crime

• Disputes about faulty goods

• Selling tobacco to anyone under the age of 18

• Discrimination in the workplace

Which TWO countries are members of the Commonwealth?

• USA

• Australia

• Canada

• Russia

Which of the following statements is correct?

• County Courts deal with criminal cases.

• County Courts deal with civil disputes.