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3,034 real-format Life in the UK practice questions, drawn from the open-source mirror of the official handbook bank. Click any question to see the answer and a related set.

  1. Civil Servants are accountable to ______ Modern Society
  2. You should respect someone's right in court. In return, you are offered the right to a fair trial. Values & Principles
  3. After the Second World War textile and engineering firms recruited workers from British History
  4. The most serious cases in Scotland, such as murder, are heard at a ______ with a judge and jury Government & Law
  5. You can volunteer with the police, and become a special constable or a lay representative Government & Law
  6. Which court deals with the most serious cases in Scotland? Government & Law
  7. Which of these TWO countries are Commonwealth Members? Government & Law
  8. Proceedings in Parliament Government & Law
  9. Northern Ireland and Wales each have their own Church of state Modern Society
  10. Forcing another person to marry is a criminal offence in the UK. Government & Law
  11. In Northern Ireland some people speak Irish Gaelic What is the UK
  12. Choose TWO examples of a civil law offence Government & Law
  13. The Council of Europe has ______ member countries, including the UK Modern Society
  14. When are local elections for councillors held? Government & Law
  15. The Queen's residence in 10 Downing Street? Modern Society
  16. Judges can make decisions in disputes about contracts, property or employment rights or after an accident Government & Law
  17. When were women given the right to vote at the age of 18? Government & Law
  18. As the Middle Class grew, the Reform Act of 1832 greatly increased the number of people with the right to vote. Government & Law
  19. A National Insurance number on its own proves to an employer that you have the right to work in the UK Government & Law
  20. Who is Sir Chris Hoy? Government & Law
  21. You have to be at least 21 years old to stand for election as an MP Government & Law
  22. Which TWO are members of Parliament (MPs) responsible for? Government & Law
  23. Who elects Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs)? Government & Law
  24. Which TWO are famous British fashion designers? British History
  25. What sort of church is the Church of Scotland? Modern Society
  26. Which of these are two English Civil Wars? Government & Law
  27. Where is the Royal Crescent is located? British History
  28. ______ law is used to settle disputes between individuals or groups Modern Society
  29. Roman Emperor ______ built a wall in the north of England to keep out the Picts (ancestors of the Scottish people) British History
  30. There are ______ members on the UN Security Council Modern Society
  31. For a legal advice you can contact: Modern Society
  32. Wales has its own established church. Modern Society
  33. Benefits of volunteering are: Modern Society
  34. In the UK, you have to be 21 years old to be able to vote in a general election. Government & Law
  35. The Romans remained in Britain for 300 years. British History
  36. People celebrate April Fool's day more than Christmas Modern Society
  37. Sir Francis Drake's ship the 'Golden Hind', was one of the first to sail right around/circumnavigate ______ Modern Society
  38. In Scotland, judges developed ‘common law’ by following previous decisions. It was reffered to as ‘unwritten’ Government & Law
  39. When did women achieve voting equality with men? Modern Society
  40. What was the more probable use for the Stonehenge? Modern Society
  41. What do the National Insurance Contributions fund? Government & Law
  42. The decisions on government policies are made by Modern Society
  43. The House of Lords is normally more ______ of the government than the House of Commons Government & Law
  44. There has been a Welsh Assembly and a Scottish Parliament since 1999 Government & Law
  45. The Prime Minister can be changed if Government & Law
  46. Which armed force was used in the Battle of Britain? British History
  47. How long does it take to give blood? Modern Society
  48. Who sat in the House of Commons in the middle ages? Government & Law
  49. What did St Augustine and St Columba do during the Anglo-Saxon period? British History
  50. Drugs such as heroin, cocaine, ecstasy, amphetamines and cannabis are Government & Law