Life in the UK Test Practice 2026: Test d’entraînement 8

Test d’entraînement 8 sur 8 pour l’examen « Life in the UK Test Practice » : 32 questions supplémentaires avec réponses et explications.

Citoyenneté
Royaume-Uni
200 questions
Vérifié le 10 octobre 2026

Question 1 sur 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
Voir la réponse
Réponse: A. The Home Secretary
The Home Secretary deals with crime, policing and immigration.
Question 2 sur 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
Voir la réponse
Réponse: 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'.
Question 3 sur 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
Voir la réponse
Réponse: 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.
Question 4 sur 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
Voir la réponse
Réponse: D. To be politically neutral
Civil servants carry out government policy. They are not political appointees and must be politically neutral.
Question 5 sur 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
Voir la réponse
Réponse: 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.
Question 6 sur 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
Voir la réponse
Réponse: 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.
Question 7 sur 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
Voir la réponse
Réponse: 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.
Question 8 sur 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
Voir la réponse
Réponse: C. Be on the electoral register
You must register to vote. You can do this at any time, and in most places online.
Question 9 sur 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
Voir la réponse
Réponse: 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.
Question 10 sur 32
In which year did the Scottish Parliament and the Welsh Assembly (now the Senedd) begin work?
- 1973
- 1997
- 1999
- 2007
Voir la réponse
Réponse: 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.
Question 11 sur 32
Where does the Scottish Parliament sit?
- Stormont, in Belfast
- Holyrood, in Edinburgh
- Westminster, in London
- Cardiff Bay
Voir la réponse
Réponse: B. Holyrood, in Edinburgh
The Scottish Parliament building is at Holyrood in Edinburgh.
Question 12 sur 32
How many Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs) are there?
- 129
- 60
- 90
- 650
Voir la réponse
Réponse: A. 129
The Scottish Parliament has 129 MSPs, elected using a form of proportional representation.
Question 13 sur 32
Where does the Northern Ireland Assembly meet?
- Cardiff Bay
- Armagh Cathedral
- Stormont, in Belfast
- Holyrood, in Edinburgh
Voir la réponse
Réponse: C. Stormont, in Belfast
The Northern Ireland Assembly meets at Parliament Buildings, Stormont, in Belfast.
Question 14 sur 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
Voir la réponse
Réponse: 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.
Question 15 sur 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
Voir la réponse
Réponse: B. Defence and foreign affairs
Policy on defence, foreign affairs and immigration stays with the UK government. Education, health and housing are mostly devolved.
Question 16 sur 32
What is the Welsh Parliament also called?
- Stormont
- The Senedd
- Holyrood
- The Dáil
Voir la réponse
Réponse: B. The Senedd
The National Assembly for Wales was renamed Senedd Cymru, or the Welsh Parliament, in 2020. It sits in Cardiff Bay.
Question 17 sur 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
Voir la réponse
Réponse: 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.
Question 18 sur 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
Voir la réponse
Réponse: D. The United Nations Security Council
The UK is one of five permanent members of the UN Security Council.
Question 19 sur 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
Voir la réponse
Réponse: 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.
Question 20 sur 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
Voir la réponse
Réponse: A. The Human Rights Act 1998
The Human Rights Act 1998 means people can rely on rights in the Convention in UK courts.
Question 21 sur 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
Voir la réponse
Réponse: C. To protect life and property
The police protect life and property, prevent disturbances (keep the peace) and prevent and detect crime.
Question 22 sur 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
Voir la réponse
Réponse: C. In a magistrates' court
Minor criminal cases go to a magistrates' court. County courts deal with civil disputes.
Question 23 sur 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
Voir la réponse
Réponse: 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.
Question 24 sur 32
In England, Wales and Northern Ireland, how many people sit on a jury?
- 6
- 12
- 15
- 21
Voir la réponse
Réponse: B. 12
A jury in England, Wales and Northern Ireland has 12 members. The jury decides whether the accused is guilty or not guilty.
Question 25 sur 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
Voir la réponse
Réponse: D. The youth court
Young people aged 10 to 17 are tried in youth courts. The public are not allowed in.
Question 26 sur 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
Voir la réponse
Réponse: C. Through the Children's Hearings System
Scotland uses a separate Children's Hearings System for young people who break the law.
Question 27 sur 32
What is the highest court of appeal in the UK?
- The Crown Court
- The youth court
- The county court
- The Supreme Court
Voir la réponse
Réponse: 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.
Question 28 sur 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
Voir la réponse
Réponse: 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.
Question 29 sur 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
Voir la réponse
Réponse: 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.
Question 30 sur 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
Voir la réponse
Réponse: 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.
Question 31 sur 32
What is the minimum age to drive a car on UK roads?
- 21
- 16
- 18
- 17
Voir la réponse
Réponse: D. 17
You must be at least 17 to drive a car, and you must have a licence and insurance.
Question 32 sur 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
Voir la réponse
Réponse: 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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