Mock exam 2

25 questions · 45 minutes · pass with 15

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Question 1Not answered

Who patrols ports and airports, borders and coasts?
1. The Guardia Civil.
2. The local police.
3. The National Police.
Correct answer: The Guardia Civil.

The Guardia Civil patrols ports, airports, borders, coasts and traffic on interurban roads.

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Question 2Not answered

Some foreign citizens can vote in … elections.
1. municipal
2. regional
3. general
Correct answer: municipal

In the municipal elections, citizens of the EU and of countries with agreements who live in Spain may vote.

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Question 3Not answered

Who carries out passport checks at Spain's borders?
1. The Guardia Civil.
2. The local police.
3. The National Police.
Correct answer: The National Police.

The National Police controls entry into and exit from the country, including passport checks at borders.

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Question 4Not answered

At least how many signatures must citizens collect to present a bill?
1. 250,000.
2. 100,000.
3. 500,000.
Correct answer: 500,000.

At least 500,000 signatures are needed for a popular legislative initiative (a citizens' bill).

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Question 5Not answered

Where does the prime minister live?
1. In the Royal Palace.
2. In the Zarzuela Palace.
3. In the Moncloa Palace.
Correct answer: In the Moncloa Palace.

The prime minister lives and works at the Moncloa Palace. The king lives at the Zarzuela Palace.

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Question 6Not answered

In what year was the Spanish Constitution approved?
1. 1957.
2. 1978.
3. 2001.
Correct answer: 1978.

The Spanish Constitution was approved in a referendum on 6 December 1978.

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Question 7Not answered

Spain is a…
1. social and democratic state governed by the rule of law.
2. free associated state.
3. confederate state.
Correct answer: social and democratic state governed by the rule of law.

Article 1.1 of the Constitution defines Spain as a social and democratic state governed by the rule of law.

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Question 8Not answered

Which of these abbreviations corresponds to a political party?
1. PP.
2. GDP.
3. EU.
Correct answer: PP.

PP is the abbreviation for Partido Popular. GDP is Gross Domestic Product and EU is European Union.

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Question 9Not answered

Who is the state's representative in an autonomous community?
1. The president of the autonomous community.
2. The government delegate.
3. The president of the regional assembly.
Correct answer: The government delegate.

The government delegate is the state's representative in each autonomous community.

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Question 10Not answered

The Cortes Generales represent…
1. the Spanish people.
2. the political parties.
3. the ministers.
Correct answer: the Spanish people.

The Cortes Generales represent the Spanish people, under Article 66 of the Constitution.

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Question 11Not answered

The Constitution guarantees Spaniards the right to decent housing.
1. True.
2. False.
Correct answer: True.

Article 47 recognises the right of all Spaniards to decent and adequate housing.

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Question 12Not answered

The way political parties operate must be democratic.
1. True.
2. False.
Correct answer: True.

Article 6 requires political parties to have a democratic structure and way of working.

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Question 13Not answered

The Constitution recognises only the fundamental rights of Spaniards.
1. True.
2. False.
Correct answer: False.

The Constitution recognises rights for both Spaniards and foreign residents.

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Question 14Not answered

The Aigüestortes National Park is in…
1. Catalonia.
2. Aragon
3. Castilla y León.
Correct answer: Catalonia.

The Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park is in Catalonia (Lleida).

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Question 15Not answered

In which autonomous community are Guadalajara and Cuenca?
1. In Castilla y León.
2. In Castilla-La Mancha.
3. In Cantabria.
Correct answer: In Castilla-La Mancha.

Guadalajara and Cuenca are provinces of Castilla-La Mancha, along with Albacete, Ciudad Real and Toledo.

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Question 16Not answered

What is typical on the Night of Saint John?
1. Eating grapes.
2. Lighting bonfires.
3. Giving books.
Correct answer: Lighting bonfires.

On the Night of Saint John (23-24 June), bonfires are lit. Grapes are for New Year's Eve and books for Sant Jordi.

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Question 17Not answered

What do we celebrate on 24 December?
1. Carnival.
2. Christmas Eve.
3. Saint John.
Correct answer: Christmas Eve.

24 December is Christmas Eve, the family dinner that precedes Christmas Day.

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Question 18Not answered

Which award recognises the best actors and films?
1. Goya Award.
2. Nobel Prize.
3. Cervantes Prize.
Correct answer: Goya Award.

The Goya Awards recognise the best professionals in Spanish cinema. They are given by the Film Academy.

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Question 19Not answered

What is the speed limit on a motorway?
1. 90 km/h.
2. 120 km/h.
3. 150 km/h.
Correct answer: 120 km/h.

The speed limit on motorways and dual carriageways is 120 km/h. On ordinary roads, 90 km/h.

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Question 20Not answered

To get a driving licence you must pass…
1. a theory test.
2. a practical test.
3. a theory test and a practical test.
Correct answer: a theory test and a practical test.

To obtain a driving licence you must pass two exams: one theory and one practical.

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Question 21Not answered

Dog owners must register them at…
1. the Ministry of Justice.
2. the police station.
3. the town council.
Correct answer: the town council.

Dogs must be registered with a microchip at the town council and have civil liability insurance.

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Question 22Not answered

Adolfo Suárez airport is in…
1. Barcelona.
2. Madrid
3. Bilbao.
Correct answer: Madrid

Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas airport is the largest in Spain, located in Madrid.

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Question 23Not answered

Which of these television channels is public?
1. Tele 5.
2. La 1.
3. Antena 3.
Correct answer: La 1.

La 1 is a public RTVE channel. Telecinco belongs to Mediaset and Antena 3 to Atresmedia (both private).

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Question 24Not answered

What type of taxes must citizens pay in Spain?
1. Direct taxes such as income tax.
2. Indirect taxes such as VAT.
3. Direct and indirect taxes.
Correct answer: Direct and indirect taxes.

Citizens pay direct taxes (income tax, corporate tax) and indirect taxes (VAT, excise duties).

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Question 25Not answered

Which of these three recommendations can we find in a park?
1. Keep off the grass.
2. It is recommended to pay the fare with exact change.
3. Respect the luggage rules.
Correct answer: Keep off the grass.

'Keep off the grass' is a typical recommendation in public parks and gardens.

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