Revision Quiz 1Contemporary British Studies.

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When was this rate introduced?March 2008September 2008March 2009September 2009What is the current Bank of England interest rate?

When was Margaret Thatcher elected Prime Minister?1977197919811983What year did she leave her position as Prime Minister?1987198819891990

What is meant by a coalition government?A coalition government is a cabinet of a parliamentary government in which several political parties cooperate. The usual reason given for this arrangement is that no party on its own can achieve a majority in the parliament. Which two parties have formed the current government?Conservatives and Liberal Democrats

What is the 'gender pay gap'?The gender pay gap (also known as gender wage gap) is the difference between male and female earnings expressed as a percentage of male earnings.

What was the average (median) pay gap for full time employees in 2009?10 %12 %14 %16 %

Which company recently took over Cadbury's?KraftWhich country is this company from?GermanyHow much did they buy Cadbury's for?9 million12 million14 million17 million

What is a 'low income household'?Household income 20 % below national averageHousehold family income 40 % below national averageHousehold family income 60% below national averageHousehold family income 80% below national averageHow many children in the UK are living in low income households? 1.25 million1.5 million1.75 million2 million

What was the name of the man shot by police, which sparked the 2011 riots across the UK?Mark DugganHow many people were arrested as a result of the riots?3000275025002250What does ASBO stand for?Anti Social Behaviour Order

How much was spent on education in the UK in 2010/11?87 million97 million107 million117 millionWho is the Education Secretary?Michael Gove

How many students are there in Higher Education (2010/11)?1.8 million2.1 million2.3 million2.6 millionRoughly what percentage of these are women?20 %40 %60 %80 %

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