Life in the UK Practice Test 19: Elections, voting and political parties
24 questions. Pass mark 75%. Free, unlimited retakes, explanation on every answer.
Practice test 19 of 24 for the Life in the UK test, focused on elections, voting and political parties. There are 24 questions, the same number as the real test. You need 75% (18 correct) to pass. Every answer comes with a short explanation based on the official handbook.
2.What is the name of the official report that records the debates and written answers from the House of Commons and House of Lords?
3.At what age can you stand for public office in the UK?
4.Who is the head of the government in the UK?
5.How are Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) chosen?
6.What is the role of the Speaker in the House of Commons?
7.Which of the following is a role of the Whips in Parliament?
8.How often are General elections held in the UK?
9.What is the system of voting used in UK General elections?
10.Who is eligible to vote in a UK General election?
11.What marks the beginning of the parliamentary year?
12.Where does the Prime Minister officially reside?
13.What is the 'Shadow Cabinet'?
14.Which of these is a major political party in the UK?
15.How is the government formed after a General election?
16.What is a 'by-election'?
17.Who is responsible for the security of the UK?
18.Which of these is a function of the House of Lords?
19.Who is the monarch's representative in Scotland?
20.What is the role of the monarch in the UK political system?
21.How are members of the House of Lords appointed?
22.What is a 'hung parliament'?
23.Which of the following is a devolved power in Wales?
24.What is the maximum number of MPs in the House of Commons?
0 of 24 answered. The real test allows 45 minutes.