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Life in the UK Test Practice 2026: Practice test 8

Practice test 8 of 8 for the Life in the UK Test Practice: 32 more questions with answers and explanations.

  1. Question 1 of 32

    Which Cabinet minister is responsible for crime, policing and immigration?
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    Answer: A. The Home Secretary

    The Home Secretary deals with crime, policing and immigration.

  2. Question 2 of 32

    What is the role of the Leader of the Opposition?
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    Answer: D. To lead the second-largest party and challenge the government

    The Leader of the Opposition leads the largest party not in government and appoints a 'shadow cabinet'.

  3. Question 3 of 32

    What happens at Prime Minister's Questions?
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    Answer: A. The Prime Minister answers questions from MPs each week while Parliament is sitting

    Prime Minister's Questions takes place every week when Parliament is sitting.

  4. Question 4 of 32

    What is expected of civil servants?
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    Answer: D. To be politically neutral

    Civil servants carry out government policy. They are not political appointees and must be politically neutral.

  5. Question 5 of 32

    How are most local services, such as schools, housing and rubbish collection, run?
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    Answer: B. By local councils elected by local people

    Towns, cities and rural areas are run by elected councils (local authorities). They are funded partly by central government and partly by council tax.

  6. Question 6 of 32

    Who can stand for election as an MP?
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    Answer: C. Most citizens of the UK, Ireland or the Commonwealth aged 18 or over

    Most people aged 18 or over who are citizens of the UK, Ireland or a Commonwealth country can stand. Some groups, such as members of the armed forces and civil servants, cannot.

  7. Question 7 of 32

    Which of these groups can vote in UK Parliament elections, if they live in the UK and are old enough?
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    Answer: A. Citizens of the Republic of Ireland

    British citizens, qualifying Commonwealth citizens and citizens of the Irish Republic who live in the UK can vote in UK Parliament elections.

  8. Question 8 of 32

    What must you do before you can vote in an election?
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    Answer: C. Be on the electoral register

    You must register to vote. You can do this at any time, and in most places online.

  9. Question 9 of 32

    On the day of a UK Parliament election, when are polling stations usually open?
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    Answer: A. From 7 am to 10 pm

    Polling stations (called polling places in Scotland) are open from 7 am until 10 pm on election day.

  10. Question 10 of 32

    In which year did the Scottish Parliament and the Welsh Assembly (now the Senedd) begin work?
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    Answer: C. 1999

    Following referendums in 1997, the Scottish Parliament and the National Assembly for Wales were set up in 1999. The Welsh body is now called the Senedd, or Welsh Parliament.

  11. Question 11 of 32

    Where does the Scottish Parliament sit?
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    Answer: B. Holyrood, in Edinburgh

    The Scottish Parliament building is at Holyrood in Edinburgh.

  12. Question 12 of 32

    How many Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs) are there?
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    Answer: A. 129

    The Scottish Parliament has 129 MSPs, elected using a form of proportional representation.

  13. Question 13 of 32

    Where does the Northern Ireland Assembly meet?
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    Answer: C. Stormont, in Belfast

    The Northern Ireland Assembly meets at Parliament Buildings, Stormont, in Belfast.

  14. Question 14 of 32

    Which agreement of 1998 led to the creation of the Northern Ireland Assembly?
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    Answer: B. The Good Friday Agreement (Belfast Agreement)

    The Belfast Agreement, often called the Good Friday Agreement, was signed in 1998. The Assembly shares power between the main parties.

  15. Question 15 of 32

    Which of these remains the responsibility of the UK Parliament rather than the devolved governments?
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    Answer: B. Defence and foreign affairs

    Policy on defence, foreign affairs and immigration stays with the UK government. Education, health and housing are mostly devolved.

  16. Question 16 of 32

    What is the Welsh Parliament also called?
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    Answer: B. The Senedd

    The National Assembly for Wales was renamed Senedd Cymru, or the Welsh Parliament, in 2020. It sits in Cardiff Bay.

  17. Question 17 of 32

    What is the Commonwealth?
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    Answer: D. A voluntary association of countries, most of which were once part of the British Empire

    Commonwealth members work together on shared values such as democracy and the rule of law. Membership is voluntary.

  18. Question 18 of 32

    The UK is one of the five permanent members of which body?
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    Answer: D. The United Nations Security Council

    The UK is one of five permanent members of the UN Security Council.

  19. Question 19 of 32

    What do NATO members agree to do?
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    Answer: B. Help each other if any member is attacked

    NATO is a group of European and North American countries that have agreed to defend each other if attacked.

  20. Question 20 of 32

    Which law brought the European Convention on Human Rights into UK law?
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    Answer: A. The Human Rights Act 1998

    The Human Rights Act 1998 means people can rely on rights in the Convention in UK courts.

  21. Question 21 of 32

    Which of these is a duty of the police?
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    Answer: C. To protect life and property

    The police protect life and property, prevent disturbances (keep the peace) and prevent and detect crime.

  22. Question 22 of 32

    Where are most minor criminal cases dealt with in England, Wales and Northern Ireland?
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    Answer: C. In a magistrates' court

    Minor criminal cases go to a magistrates' court. County courts deal with civil disputes.

  23. Question 23 of 32

    In England, Wales and Northern Ireland, serious criminal cases are heard in which court?
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    Answer: B. The Crown Court, with a judge and jury

    Serious offences such as murder are tried in the Crown Court in front of a judge and a jury.

  24. Question 24 of 32

    In England, Wales and Northern Ireland, how many people sit on a jury?
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    Answer: B. 12

    A jury in England, Wales and Northern Ireland has 12 members. The jury decides whether the accused is guilty or not guilty.

  25. Question 25 of 32

    In England, Wales and Northern Ireland, which court deals with people aged 10 to 17 accused of a crime?
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    Answer: D. The youth court

    Young people aged 10 to 17 are tried in youth courts. The public are not allowed in.

  26. Question 26 of 32

    In Scotland, how are most young people who commit offences dealt with?
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    Answer: C. Through the Children's Hearings System

    Scotland uses a separate Children's Hearings System for young people who break the law.

  27. Question 27 of 32

    What is the highest court of appeal in the UK?
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    Answer: D. The Supreme Court

    The Supreme Court is the final court of appeal for civil cases across the UK and for criminal cases from England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

  28. Question 28 of 32

    Which law makes it unlawful in England, Scotland and Wales to discriminate against someone because of their age, disability, sex, race or religion?
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    Answer: A. The Equality Act 2010

    The Equality Act 2010 protects people from discrimination in areas such as work, education and services. Northern Ireland has similar laws.

  29. Question 29 of 32

    Is forced marriage legal in the UK?
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    Answer: B. No, it is a crime to force someone to marry

    A forced marriage is one where one or both people do not or cannot give their consent. Courts can issue Forced Marriage Protection Orders.

  30. Question 30 of 32

    How do most employed people pay income tax?
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    Answer: A. Through Pay As You Earn (PAYE), taken from their wages by their employer

    Most employees pay income tax through PAYE. Self-employed people complete a self-assessment tax return.

  31. Question 31 of 32

    What is the minimum age to drive a car on UK roads?
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    Answer: D. 17

    You must be at least 17 to drive a car, and you must have a licence and insurance.

  32. Question 32 of 32

    How are people chosen to serve on a jury?
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    Answer: B. At random from the electoral register

    Jurors are chosen at random from the electoral register. If you are called, you must serve unless you have a good reason not to.

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