Life in the UK Test Practice 2026: Oefenexamen 8

Oefenexamen 8 van 8 voor Life in the UK Test Practice: 32 extra vragen met antwoorden en uitleg.

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Gecontroleerd op 10 oktober 2026

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