Life in the UK Practice Test 20: Government in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
24 questions. Pass mark 75%. Free, unlimited retakes, explanation on every answer.
Practice test 20 of 24 for the Life in the UK test, focused on government in scotland, wales and northern ireland. There are 24 questions, the same number as the real test. You need 75% (18 correct) to pass. Every answer comes with a short explanation based on the official handbook.
2.When were the current devolved institutions in Wales established?
3.The Northern Ireland Assembly is located in which city?
4.What is the title of the presiding officer of the Scottish Parliament?
5.How often are elections held for the Welsh Parliament (Senedd Cymru)?
6.Power-sharing between the main political parties is a key feature of which devolved administration?
7.The Scottish Parliament can pass laws for Scotland on all matters EXCEPT which of the following?
8.What is the name for a law passed by the Welsh Parliament?
9.Before 2020, what was the Welsh Parliament (Senedd Cymru) known as?
10.How many Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) are there in the Northern Ireland Assembly?
11.Which area of policy is NOT devolved to the Welsh Government?
12.What was the name of the 1998 agreement that was crucial to the establishment of the Northern Ireland Assembly?
13.Who is the head of the Scottish Government?
14.Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs) are elected using which voting system?
15.Which of these areas is devolved to the Welsh Parliament?
16.In which year did the Scottish Parliament gain the power to vary income tax?
17.Who leads the Welsh Government?
18.How many members does the Welsh Parliament (Senedd Cymru) have?
19.Which of the following is a reserved matter for the UK Parliament and not devolved to Northern Ireland?
20.The Scottish Parliament is located near which famous landmark?
21.In which year did Wales vote 'yes' in a referendum for the Assembly to gain primary law-making powers?
22.What is the term for the powers that are not devolved to Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland?
23.Who is the presiding officer of the Welsh Parliament (Senedd Cymru)?
24.How many members does the Scottish Parliament have?
0 of 24 answered. The real test allows 45 minutes.