Lesson T3.1.2

T3.1.2 Voluntary groups in society Quiz: KS3 Citizenship, Unit 3

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The 20 questions

  1. What is a voluntary group?

    • A group of people who come together freely to pursue a shared aim without being paid for it
    • A council committee set up by law to manage local services in the area
    • A business that exists to make profits for its owners and shareholders
    • A government department run by civil servants who are paid from public funds

  2. Which of these is an example of a voluntary group?

    • A local litter-picking group
    • The Houses of Parliament
    • A local council's planning department
    • A Supreme Court committee

  3. Why are voluntary groups important in society?

    • They allow people to tackle issues and support others alongside public services
    • They replace the need for public institutions by providing all the services people need
    • They are required by law to make profits that are then shared among their members
    • They allow the monarch to govern locally through a network of volunteers

  4. What is a charity?

    • A government body that writes laws and sets the rules for public charities
    • A business that sells goods for profit to shareholders in the stock market and pays them dividends each year
    • A political party that campaigns for votes at each general election in the UK
    • An organisation set up for a charitable purpose, such as helping people in need, which does not distribute profits

  5. What is volunteering?

    • Being appointed to a government role by the minister in charge of the department
    • Being paid to attend a court hearing as a witness for one of the parties
    • Giving time and effort freely to help others or a cause, without pay
    • Working for a company in return for a salary paid at the end of each month

  6. Which of these is a benefit of volunteering for the volunteer?

    • Earning a regular salary for the time spent helping the group each week
    • Avoiding all responsibilities in the community and leaving the work to others
    • Being guaranteed a job in government service once the volunteering period ends
    • Gaining new skills and experience and meeting people

  7. A group of residents sets up a community garden. What type of group is this?

    • A voluntary group
    • A public institution
    • A court
    • A political party

  8. Why might a voluntary group apply for funding?

    • To buy seats in the House of Lords for the charity's most senior supporters
    • To pay for equipment, premises or activities that help its aims
    • To fund the monarch's household and its public engagements each year
    • To pay the salaries of MPs who sit on the charity's governing committee

  9. Which of these is a way that voluntary groups can influence decisions?

    • Sitting as judges in the Crown Court to hear the most serious cases
    • Choosing the Prime Minister after the results of a general election
    • Writing bills that Parliament must pass before they can become law
    • Campaigning, lobbying and responding to public consultations on policy

  10. Why do many voluntary groups rely on volunteers?

    • Volunteers are required by law to be paid at the national minimum rate
    • Volunteers replace all of the group's members who have left the organisation
    • Their work depends on people giving their time freely to achieve shared aims
    • Volunteers are appointed by the government to run the group on its behalf

  11. What is a 'trustee' of a charity?

    • A member of the monarch's household who oversees the charity's public events
    • A person who helps govern the charity and is responsible for its duties
    • A judge who hears charity cases in the High Court and gives legal rulings
    • A government official who inspects schools and reports to the Department for Education

  12. Which of these is most likely to be a national voluntary organisation?

    • A court of law that decides civil and criminal disputes in the local area
    • A local council's bin collection service, which is run by the council each week
    • A single school's cleaning team, which is paid by the school's own budget
    • A charity supporting people with disabilities across the country

  13. Which of these is an example of a community group working together?

    • A government minister writing a budget
    • A company closing a local factory
    • A judge hearing a family case
    • Residents forming a neighbourhood watch scheme

  14. What is the difference between a voluntary group and a public institution?

    • Voluntary groups are formed by people freely, while public institutions are set up and funded by the state
    • There is no difference between them, because both are run by the government
    • Voluntary groups are paid by the state, while public institutions rely on donations from the public each year
    • Voluntary groups make laws, while public institutions run the courts and the police

  15. Why might a charity need to be open and honest about its finances?

    • So that trustees can keep the money secret from the charity's own members
    • So that the charity can avoid paying tax on the money it receives from donors
    • So that donors and the public can trust how their money is used
    • So that the government can take its money to fund its own spending each year

  16. Which of these is a common reason people join a voluntary group?

    • To support a cause they care about and meet others with similar values
    • To receive a government salary for taking part in the activities of the group
    • To gain a seat in Parliament through the group's campaigns at elections
    • To avoid taking part in community life and the decisions that affect the area

  17. A voluntary group wants to raise awareness of a local issue. Which action would be most effective?

    • Holding public meetings and talking to local councillors
    • Refusing to speak to anyone outside the group
    • Ignoring the views of local people
    • Breaking local laws to attract attention

  18. Why are voluntary groups sometimes described as the 'third sector'?

    • They are only found in Wales
    • They are the third largest type of government body
    • They are made up of MPs from three parties
    • They sit between the public sector and the private sector

  19. Which of these is a risk for voluntary groups that rely on donations?

    • They are not allowed to have volunteers
    • Their income can change from year to year, making planning harder
    • They must pay tax on all their donations at a high rate
    • They are not allowed to receive any money

  20. Which statement about volunteering is most accurate?

    • It is only open to people over the age of 60, who have the most free time
    • It is always paid through government funds, so volunteers receive a salary
    • It means giving up all personal time for ever, with no benefit to the volunteer
    • It can help people develop skills and make a positive difference to others

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