Life in the UK Test Practice 2026: Practice test 7

1. Question 1 of 24

   Nick Park has won Oscars for animated films featuring which characters?

   • AWallace and Gromit
   • BMr Bean
   • CHarry Potter
   • DJames Bond
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   Answer: A. Wallace and Gromit

   Nick Park created Wallace and Gromit and has won four Oscars.

2. Question 2 of 24

   Which charity, founded in 1895 by three volunteers, works to protect historic buildings, coastline and countryside?

   • AThe British Council
   • BThe National Trust
   • CCitizens Advice
   • DThe Royal Society
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   Answer: B. The National Trust

   The National Trust looks after buildings and land in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The National Trust for Scotland does similar work in Scotland.

3. Question 3 of 24

   Haggis is a traditional food from which country?

   • AScotland
   • BEngland
   • CWales
   • DNorthern Ireland
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   Answer: A. Scotland

   Haggis is a sheep's stomach stuffed with offal, suet, onions and oatmeal.

4. Question 4 of 24

   What is 'Big Ben'?

   • AThe nickname of the great bell in the clock tower of the Houses of Parliament
   • BA large ship in Portsmouth
   • CThe tallest building in London
   • DA statue in Trafalgar Square
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   Answer: A. The nickname of the great bell in the clock tower of the Houses of Parliament

   Big Ben is the nickname of the great bell. The clock tower was named Elizabeth Tower in 2012, for Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee.

5. Question 5 of 24

   Where is the Giant's Causeway?

   • AIn the Scottish Highlands
   • BOn the north-east coast of Northern Ireland
   • COn the coast of Cornwall
   • DIn Snowdonia, Wales
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   Answer: B. On the north-east coast of Northern Ireland

   The Giant's Causeway is made of about 40,000 basalt columns formed by a volcanic eruption millions of years ago.

6. Question 6 of 24

   Loch Lomond, in Scotland's first national park, is known for what?

   • ABeing the deepest sea loch in Europe
   • BHaving the tallest waterfall in the UK
   • CBeing the source of the River Thames
   • DBeing the largest expanse of fresh water in mainland Britain
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   Answer: D. Being the largest expanse of fresh water in mainland Britain

   Loch Lomond lies in the Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park, the first national park in Scotland.

7. Question 7 of 24

   Who first built the Tower of London?

   • AWilliam the Conqueror
   • BAlfred the Great
   • CHenry VIII
   • DQueen Victoria
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   Answer: A. William the Conqueror

   The Tower of London was first built by William the Conqueror after 1066. The Crown Jewels are kept there, guarded by the Yeoman Warders (Beefeaters).

8. Question 8 of 24

   In which parts of the UK do banks issue their own banknotes?

   • AWales and Scotland
   • BWales and England
   • CEngland and Northern Ireland
   • DScotland and Northern Ireland
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   Answer: D. Scotland and Northern Ireland

   Banks in Scotland and Northern Ireland issue their own notes in pounds sterling. They are valid across the UK, although shops do not have to accept them.

9. Question 9 of 24

   How is the UK constitution set out?

   • AIn the Bill of Rights only
   • BIn a document signed by every monarch
   • CIt is not written down in one single document
   • DIn one written document agreed in 1215
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   Answer: C. It is not written down in one single document

   The UK constitution is made up of laws, conventions and court decisions. It is not written in a single document, so it is often called 'unwritten'.

10. Question 10 of 24

    In a constitutional monarchy like the UK, what can the monarch do about government decisions?

    • AChoose all government ministers personally
    • BChange any law they dislike
    • COverrule the courts
    • DAdvise, warn and encourage, but not decide policy
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    Answer: D. Advise, warn and encourage, but not decide policy

    Decisions on government policy are made by the Prime Minister and Cabinet. The monarch's role is mainly ceremonial.

11. Question 11 of 24

    Which two houses make up the UK Parliament?

    • AThe House of Commons and the House of Lords
    • BThe Assembly and the Senedd
    • CThe House of Commons and the Senate
    • DThe Cabinet and the House of Lords
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    Answer: A. The House of Commons and the House of Lords

    Parliament has two houses: the elected House of Commons and the House of Lords. The monarch is also part of Parliament.

12. Question 12 of 24

    Which part of Parliament is elected by voters?

    • AThe Privy Council
    • BThe House of Commons
    • CThe Cabinet
    • DThe House of Lords
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    Answer: B. The House of Commons

    Members of Parliament (MPs) in the House of Commons are elected. Members of the House of Lords are not.

13. Question 13 of 24

    How many Members of Parliament are elected to the House of Commons?

    • A650
    • B129
    • C800
    • D435
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    Answer: A. 650

    There are 650 constituencies, and each elects one MP.

14. Question 14 of 24

    What voting system is used to elect MPs?

    • AProportional representation using national party lists
    • BMPs are chosen by the House of Lords
    • CFirst past the post: the candidate with the most votes in a constituency wins
    • DThe monarch chooses from a shortlist
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    Answer: C. First past the post: the candidate with the most votes in a constituency wins

    In 'first past the post', the candidate with the most votes in each constituency is elected.

15. Question 15 of 24

    How often must a UK general election be held?

    • AEvery ten years
    • BEvery seven years
    • CEvery year
    • DAt least every five years
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    Answer: D. At least every five years

    General elections for the House of Commons are held at least every five years.

16. Question 16 of 24

    What happens if an MP dies or resigns?

    • AThe Prime Minister chooses a replacement
    • BA by-election is held in that constituency
    • CThe seat stays empty until the next general election
    • DThe House of Lords appoints a new MP
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    Answer: B. A by-election is held in that constituency

    A by-election is held to elect a new MP for that constituency.

17. Question 17 of 24

    What is the job of party whips in Parliament?

    • ATo count votes at general elections
    • BTo make sure their party's MPs attend and vote in important debates
    • CTo write new laws for the government
    • DTo chair debates in the House of Commons
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    Answer: B. To make sure their party's MPs attend and vote in important debates

    Whips are a small group of MPs appointed by party leaders. They manage discipline and attendance in their party.

18. Question 18 of 24

    Who chairs debates in the House of Commons and keeps order?

    • AThe monarch
    • BThe Speaker
    • CThe Leader of the Opposition
    • DThe Prime Minister
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    Answer: B. The Speaker

    The Speaker is an MP chosen by other MPs. The Speaker is politically neutral and makes sure the rules are followed.

19. Question 19 of 24

    Since the Life Peerages Act of 1958, who appoints life peers to the House of Lords?

    • AThe voters in a general election
    • BThe monarch, on the advice of the Prime Minister
    • CThe Speaker of the House of Commons
    • DThe Archbishop of Canterbury
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    Answer: B. The monarch, on the advice of the Prime Minister

    Life peers are appointed by the monarch on the Prime Minister's advice. Members of the House of Lords are not elected.

20. Question 20 of 24

    Which senior religious leaders have seats in the House of Lords?

    • ARoman Catholic cardinals
    • BLeaders of every faith in the UK
    • CMinisters of the Church of Scotland
    • DBishops of the Church of England
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    Answer: D. Bishops of the Church of England

    Senior bishops of the Church of England sit in the House of Lords.

21. Question 21 of 24

    What is one main role of the House of Lords?

    • ATo examine and check laws proposed by the House of Commons
    • BTo choose the Prime Minister
    • CTo run the courts
    • DTo set local council tax
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    Answer: A. To examine and check laws proposed by the House of Commons

    The House of Lords checks and can suggest changes to laws. The House of Commons can overrule the Lords, but rarely needs to.

22. Question 22 of 24

    What is Hansard?

    • AThe Prime Minister's country house
    • BThe building where the Scottish Parliament meets
    • CThe official written record of what is said in Parliament
    • DA list of everyone who can vote
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    Answer: C. The official written record of what is said in Parliament

    Proceedings in Parliament are recorded in Hansard, which is published so the public can read it.

23. Question 23 of 24

    Where is the official home of the Prime Minister?

    • AThe Palace of Westminster
    • B10 Downing Street
    • CBuckingham Palace
    • DWindsor Castle
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    Answer: B. 10 Downing Street

    The Prime Minister's official home is 10 Downing Street in London. The Prime Minister also has a country house called Chequers, in Buckinghamshire.

24. Question 24 of 24

    Which Cabinet minister is responsible for the economy?

    • AThe Lord Chancellor
    • BThe Foreign Secretary
    • CThe Home Secretary
    • DThe Chancellor of the Exchequer
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    Answer: D. The Chancellor of the Exchequer

    The Chancellor of the Exchequer is responsible for the economy and public finances.

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