Some constituencies were controlled by a single wealthy family, but other constituencies had hardly any voters and were called ______

Why this question matters

This question is drawn from the “A Modern, Thriving Society” section of the official Home Office handbook. Topics from this chapter make up a significant portion of the 24 questions in the real exam, so being able to answer this one comfortably is a small but real step towards passing on the day.

The accepted answer is B: “rotten boroughs”. Memorise the underlying fact rather than the option letter — the order of options changes between attempts, and the real exam may rephrase the question.

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Keep practising

• Take a full practice test on Modern Society.
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