Life in the UK Test Practice 2026: Test de práctica 8

Test de práctica 8 de 8 de Life in the UK Test Practice: 32 preguntas más con respuestas y explicaciones.

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Reino Unido
200 preguntas
Revisado el 10 de octubre de 2026

Pregunta 1 de 32
Which Cabinet minister is responsible for crime, policing and immigration?
- The Home Secretary
- The Chancellor of the Exchequer
- The Secretary of State for Defence
- The Foreign Secretary
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: A. The Home Secretary
The Home Secretary deals with crime, policing and immigration.
Pregunta 2 de 32
What is the role of the Leader of the Opposition?
- To advise the monarch on church matters
- To run the civil service
- To chair debates in the House of Commons
- To lead the second-largest party and challenge the government
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: 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'.
Pregunta 3 de 32
What happens at Prime Minister's Questions?
- The Prime Minister answers questions from MPs each week while Parliament is sitting
- Journalists vote on government policy
- Voters can phone the Prime Minister live on radio
- The monarch questions the Prime Minister in public
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: 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.
Pregunta 4 de 32
What is expected of civil servants?
- To support the party in government
- To be members of a political party
- To be elected by the public
- To be politically neutral
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: D. To be politically neutral
Civil servants carry out government policy. They are not political appointees and must be politically neutral.
Pregunta 5 de 32
How are most local services, such as schools, housing and rubbish collection, run?
- By the monarch
- By local councils elected by local people
- By the House of Lords
- By the Supreme Court
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: 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.
Pregunta 6 de 32
Who can stand for election as an MP?
- Only members of the House of Lords
- Only people born in the UK
- Most citizens of the UK, Ireland or the Commonwealth aged 18 or over
- Only people who own property
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: 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.
Pregunta 7 de 32
Which of these groups can vote in UK Parliament elections, if they live in the UK and are old enough?
- Citizens of the Republic of Ireland
- Tourists who are visiting the UK
- People who have lived in the UK for one month
- Citizens of any country who have a UK job
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: 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.
Pregunta 8 de 32
What must you do before you can vote in an election?
- Pay a voting fee
- Join a political party
- Be on the electoral register
- Pass a test about politics
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: C. Be on the electoral register
You must register to vote. You can do this at any time, and in most places online.
Pregunta 9 de 32
On the day of a UK Parliament election, when are polling stations usually open?
- From 7 am to 10 pm
- From 9 am to 5 pm
- From 6 am to midnight
- From 8 am to 8 pm
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: 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.
Pregunta 10 de 32
In which year did the Scottish Parliament and the Welsh Assembly (now the Senedd) begin work?
- 1973
- 1997
- 1999
- 2007
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: 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.
Pregunta 11 de 32
Where does the Scottish Parliament sit?
- Stormont, in Belfast
- Holyrood, in Edinburgh
- Westminster, in London
- Cardiff Bay
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: B. Holyrood, in Edinburgh
The Scottish Parliament building is at Holyrood in Edinburgh.
Pregunta 12 de 32
How many Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs) are there?
- 129
- 60
- 90
- 650
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: A. 129
The Scottish Parliament has 129 MSPs, elected using a form of proportional representation.
Pregunta 13 de 32
Where does the Northern Ireland Assembly meet?
- Cardiff Bay
- Armagh Cathedral
- Stormont, in Belfast
- Holyrood, in Edinburgh
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: C. Stormont, in Belfast
The Northern Ireland Assembly meets at Parliament Buildings, Stormont, in Belfast.
Pregunta 14 de 32
Which agreement of 1998 led to the creation of the Northern Ireland Assembly?
- The Bill of Rights
- The Good Friday Agreement (Belfast Agreement)
- The Treaty of Rome
- The Act of Union
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: 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.
Pregunta 15 de 32
Which of these remains the responsibility of the UK Parliament rather than the devolved governments?
- Education in Scotland
- Defence and foreign affairs
- Health services in Wales
- Housing in Northern Ireland
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: B. Defence and foreign affairs
Policy on defence, foreign affairs and immigration stays with the UK government. Education, health and housing are mostly devolved.
Pregunta 16 de 32
What is the Welsh Parliament also called?
- Stormont
- The Senedd
- Holyrood
- The Dáil
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: B. The Senedd
The National Assembly for Wales was renamed Senedd Cymru, or the Welsh Parliament, in 2020. It sits in Cardiff Bay.
Pregunta 17 de 32
What is the Commonwealth?
- The government of England
- A military alliance led by the UK
- A trade union for public workers
- A voluntary association of countries, most of which were once part of the British Empire
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: 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.
Pregunta 18 de 32
The UK is one of the five permanent members of which body?
- The Six Nations
- The Council of Europe
- The Commonwealth
- The United Nations Security Council
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: D. The United Nations Security Council
The UK is one of five permanent members of the UN Security Council.
Pregunta 19 de 32
What do NATO members agree to do?
- Use the same currency
- Help each other if any member is attacked
- Remove all border controls
- Share a single parliament
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: 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.
Pregunta 20 de 32
Which law brought the European Convention on Human Rights into UK law?
- The Human Rights Act 1998
- The Equal Pay Act 1970
- The Representation of the People Act 1918
- The Bill of Rights 1689
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: A. The Human Rights Act 1998
The Human Rights Act 1998 means people can rely on rights in the Convention in UK courts.
Pregunta 21 de 32
Which of these is a duty of the police?
- To make new laws
- To set sentences for crimes
- To protect life and property
- To decide whether someone is guilty
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: C. To protect life and property
The police protect life and property, prevent disturbances (keep the peace) and prevent and detect crime.
Pregunta 22 de 32
Where are most minor criminal cases dealt with in England, Wales and Northern Ireland?
- In the House of Lords
- In a county court
- In a magistrates' court
- In the Supreme Court
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: C. In a magistrates' court
Minor criminal cases go to a magistrates' court. County courts deal with civil disputes.
Pregunta 23 de 32
In England, Wales and Northern Ireland, serious criminal cases are heard in which court?
- A magistrates' court
- The Crown Court, with a judge and jury
- A county court
- A youth court
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: 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.
Pregunta 24 de 32
In England, Wales and Northern Ireland, how many people sit on a jury?
- 6
- 12
- 15
- 21
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: B. 12
A jury in England, Wales and Northern Ireland has 12 members. The jury decides whether the accused is guilty or not guilty.
Pregunta 25 de 32
In England, Wales and Northern Ireland, which court deals with people aged 10 to 17 accused of a crime?
- The Crown Court
- The Supreme Court
- The county court
- The youth court
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: D. The youth court
Young people aged 10 to 17 are tried in youth courts. The public are not allowed in.
Pregunta 26 de 32
In Scotland, how are most young people who commit offences dealt with?
- In a magistrates' court
- In the Crown Court
- Through the Children's Hearings System
- In the Supreme Court
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: C. Through the Children's Hearings System
Scotland uses a separate Children's Hearings System for young people who break the law.
Pregunta 27 de 32
What is the highest court of appeal in the UK?
- The Crown Court
- The youth court
- The county court
- The Supreme Court
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: 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.
Pregunta 28 de 32
Which law makes it unlawful in England, Scotland and Wales to discriminate against someone because of their age, disability, sex, race or religion?
- The Equality Act 2010
- The Reform Act 1832
- The Bill of Rights 1689
- The Habeas Corpus Act 1679
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: 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.
Pregunta 29 de 32
Is forced marriage legal in the UK?
- Only if both people are over 16
- No, it is a crime to force someone to marry
- Yes, if the families agree
- Yes, if the marriage takes place abroad
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: 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.
Pregunta 30 de 32
How do most employed people pay income tax?
- Through Pay As You Earn (PAYE), taken from their wages by their employer
- In cash at a post office each week
- Only when they retire
- By paying the local council
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: 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.
Pregunta 31 de 32
What is the minimum age to drive a car on UK roads?
- 21
- 16
- 18
- 17
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: D. 17
You must be at least 17 to drive a car, and you must have a licence and insurance.
Pregunta 32 de 32
How are people chosen to serve on a jury?
- From members of political parties
- At random from the electoral register
- By volunteering at a police station
- By the judge picking friends
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: 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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