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  1. What is the maximum term a Prime Minister can serve without calling a general election under the Fixed-term Parliaments Act 2011 (as it stood)?

    Answer: 5 years

    Under the Fixed-term Parliaments Act 2011, parliamentary terms were fixed at five years.

  2. Which court is the highest court of appeal in the United Kingdom?

    Answer: The Supreme Court

    The UK Supreme Court, established in 2009, is the highest court of appeal for civil cases throughout the UK and criminal cases in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

  3. Which of the following is a devolved power held by the Scottish Parliament?

    Answer: Education

    Education is a devolved matter, meaning the Scottish Parliament has full legislative power over it.

  4. What is the name of the document that limits the power of the monarch and established certain rights for nobles, signed in 1215?

    Answer: Magna Carta

    Magna Carta, signed by King John in 1215, was the first document to place limits on royal authority.

  5. How many members sit in the House of Commons?

    Answer: 650

    The House of Commons has 650 elected Members of Parliament.

  6. What is the name of the legal system used in Scotland, which differs from England and Wales?

    Answer: Scots law

    Scotland has its own distinct legal system called Scots law, which is a hybrid of civil and common law traditions.

  7. Which body is responsible for investigating complaints about the police in England and Wales?

    Answer: The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC)

    The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) oversees the police complaints system in England and Wales.

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