What did the Trump administration want for mail ballots starting 2026?
Standardized envelopes and barcodes.
What would happen to mail ballots not complying with Trump's 2026 rules?
They would have been rejected.
What did Trump claim about mail-in voting in the 2020 election?
It was vulnerable to fraud and rigged for Joe Biden.
What did the Supreme Court rule about federal mail-ballot rules for 2026?
They could not be used for the 2026 midterm election.
How many lights were used in the 9/11 2026 New York Harbor display?
2,977 individual lights.
What did New York City officials reveal about past administrations after 9/11?
They withheld information or lied about toxic dust dangers.
What is Devolution in the UK context?
The transfer of political powers from Westminster to UK nations' parliaments.
Which areas can UK nations' parliaments legislate on after Devolution?
Transport, housing, and healthcare.
When was the Celtic independence pact signed?
On 14 September 2026.
Where was the Celtic independence pact signed?
In Cardiff.
Who signed the Celtic independence pact?
Nationalist leaders from Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
What does the Celtic independence pact call for?
The right to hold referendums on the nations’ constitutional futures.
Does the Celtic independence pact grant legal power to hold referendums?
No, it does not grant that legal power itself.
What do Catholic communities in Northern Ireland generally want?
Independence from the United Kingdom and union with the Republic of Ireland.
What do Protestant communities in Northern Ireland generally want?
To remain in the United Kingdom.
When did the Troubles in Northern Ireland last?
From 1968 to 1998.
Who were involved in the Troubles?
Nationalists or Republicans, Unionists or Loyalists, and British security forces.
Approximately how many people died during the Troubles?
About 3,500 people.
What did the Good Friday Agreement of 1998 achieve?
It ended the Troubles and established two First Ministers, one from each community.
Who became Prime Minister after the July 2024 UK general election?
Sir Keir Starmer
When did Andy Burnham become Prime Minister?
On July 20th 2026
What does the first-past-the-post electoral system do?
It elects the candidate with the most votes in a constituency
What is the purpose of the No. 10 North office established by Andy Burnham?
To move power and resources from Westminster to regions and local mayors
What type of monarchy is the United Kingdom?
A parliamentary or constitutional monarchy.
Who holds executive power in the United Kingdom?
The Prime Minister.
How many MPs are in the House of Commons?
650 MPs.
How many MPs are in the French National Assembly?
577 MPs.
What defines life peers in the House of Lords?
They are appointed for life by the Prime Minister for expertise, experience, or political contribution.
What changed for hereditary peers in the House of Lords since April 2026?
They no longer have the right to sit and vote unless also life peers.
How many branches of government does the United States have?
Three branches.
Which branch of the US government exercises legislative power?
Congress.
How many representatives are in the US House of Representatives?
435 representatives.
How many senators are in the US Senate?
100 senators.
How many House seats are contested in the 2026 US midterm elections?
All 435 seats.
How many Senate seats are contested in the 2026 US midterm elections?
35 seats.
In which year did Roe v. Wade establish abortion rights protection in the US?
1973.
What is the Ultra Low Emission Zone?
A daily £12.50 charge for vehicles not meeting minimum emissions standards.
What historic firsts does Zohran Mamdani represent as New York City's mayor?
Youngest in over a century, first Muslim, first foreign-born in nearly 50 years.
What are some key elements of Mamdani’s programme?
Free childcare, city-run grocery stores, rent freeze, affordable housing, fare-free buses, $30 minimum wage by 2030.
How many countries are in the Commonwealth?
56 countries.
Who is the official head of state of the 15 Commonwealth realms?
King Charles III.
Which countries originally formed the BRICS group in 2009?
Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa.
Which countries joined the BRICS group in 2024?
Iran, Egypt, Ethiopia, and the United Arab Emirates.
Who became Canadian Prime Minister in April 2025?
Mark Carney.
What percentage of Canada’s exports go to the United States?
75%.
What are the three parts of a strong argumentative essay?
An introduction, a development, and a conclusion.
How should an introduction in an argumentative essay begin?
With a specific dated or quantified case.
What must each paragraph in an argumentative essay introduce?
One main point clearly.
Why did several states challenge the new mail-ballot rules?
Because they came too late and interfered with states’ election authority.
When did the current One World Trade Center open?
In 2014.
What is the height of the current One World Trade Center?
514 metres.
What does the new moment of silence at Ground Zero honor?
People who died from illnesses related to toxic dust exposure after 9/11.
In which year was Devolution passed in the United Kingdom?
1998.
What happened on Bloody Sunday in 1972?
British soldiers shot dead 14 unarmed Catholic civil-rights protesters in Derry.
For which years was Andy Burnham Mayor of Greater Manchester?
From 2017 to 2026
In which years was Andy Burnham elected Mayor of Greater Manchester?
2017, 2021 and 2024
What did Burnham do regarding the planned September 2026 early-release scheme?
He paused the scheme for around 6,000 prisoners
Which group was excluded from Burnham's paused early-release scheme?
Sexual offenders
Since when has King Charles III been monarch?
Since May 2023.
When was King Charles III born?
On November 14, 1948.
How many cases does the Supreme Court decide annually on average?
Between 70 and 80 cases.
In which year did London introduce the Ultra Low Emission Zone?
In 2019.
When was the Ultra Low Emission Zone expanded across Greater London?
In 2023.
What is the goal of Mamdani’s Block by Block plan?
To build 200,000 new affordable housing units over a decade.
Which countries announced trade sanctions against Israeli settlements in 2026?
Twelve countries including Britain, Canada, and France.
On what date were trade sanctions against Israeli settlements announced?
September 8, 2026.
How many precise, relevant events or data should support an essay's argument?
At least four.
From which sources should the supporting events or data preferably come?
From the English-speaking world.
Which pronouns should English writers avoid in an essay?
We and our.
What verb form should English writers check carefully in essays?
Third-person singular -s and verb forms.
What kind of expressions should English writers use accurately in essays?
Idiomatic expressions and collocations.
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