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Who was the first woman to serve as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom?
Margaret Thatcher
Theresa May
Elizabeth Truss
Angela Merkel
Indira Gandhi
Correct answer is A
Margaret Thatcher was the first woman to serve as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
What is the purpose of the World Trade Organization (WTO)?
Monitor global health
Promote free trade and resolve disputes
Coordinate humanitarian aid
Enforce international laws
Manage global environmental policies
Correct answer is B
The WTO promotes free trade and resolves trade disputes between member nations.
What is the legislative body of South Africa called?
Parliament
National Assembly
Senate
Council of Provinces
Congress
Correct answer is A
The Parliament of South Africa is the legislative body, consisting of the National Assembly and the National Council of Provinces.
Which treaty marked the official end of World War II?
Treaty of Versailles
Treaty of Paris
Treaty of San Francisco
Potsdam Agreement
Geneva Convention
Correct answer is C
The Treaty of San Francisco officially ended World War II in 1951.
What is the political term for a vote of the entire electorate on a specific issue?
Referendum
Election
Plebiscite
Mandate
Ballot
Correct answer is A
A referendum is a vote by the entire electorate on a specific issue.