United Kingdom Society and Politics Quiz

What are quangos in the United Kingdom?

• Industrial and financial sectors

• Trade unions confederation

• Local legislatures in Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland

• Policy advisory boards appointed by the government

Which organization historically had the most influence during Labour government periods?

• Conservative Party

• Confederation of British Industry (CBI)

• European Union

• Trades Union Congress (TUC)

What was the result of the Brexit referendum in 2016?

• Equal votes for remaining and leaving the EU

• No referendum was held

• Majority voted to remain in the EU

• Majority voted to leave the EU

What is the main focus of British political culture?

• Aristocratic culture

• Incremental change

• Revolutionary change

• Radicalism

What did the Labour Party embrace in 1997?

• Socialism

• Fascism

• Neoliberalism

• Communism

What is the main business organization in the UK?

• Labour Party

• European Union

• Confederation of British Industry (CBI)

• Trades Union Congress (TUC)

What is the United Kingdom composed of?

• Five nations

• Four nations

• Six nations

• Three nations

What did the riots in 2011 demonstrate?

• Indifference towards authority

• No impact on authority

• Support for authority

• Rejection of authority

What has challenged and complicated dominant subcultures in the UK?

• Austerity measures

• Economic recession

• Devolution and multiculturalism

• Social equality

What is the main focus of British political values?

• Communism

• Classical liberalism

• Socialism

• Fascism