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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. Some constituencies were controlled by a single wealthy family, but other constituencies had hardly any voters and were called ______ Modern Society
  2. What do you have to pay tax on in the UK? Government & Law
  3. You need to be ______ years or older in order to stand for public office Modern Society
  4. Many place names such as Grimsby and Scunthorpe, come from the ______ languages Modern Society
  5. Germany invaded ______ in 1939 that led to the UK declaring war on Germany British History
  6. Northern Ireland Assembly has ______ elected members Government & Law
  7. Famous British artists are: Modern Society
  8. The Anglo-Saxons were Christians when they first came to Britain British History
  9. What happened in 1215 to change the powers of the king? British History
  10. The Welsh Assembly has the power to make laws in Health Services Government & Law
  11. Which event do people celebrate each year on the third Sunday in June? Modern Society
  12. What happened to Margaret Thatcher in 1979 to make her famous in UK history? Government & Law
  13. Which country did NOT gain its independence from the British Empire in 1947? British History
  14. Who was the first man to be called the ‘Prime Minister’? Government & Law
  15. Famous UK landmarks are: Modern Society
  16. Before 1215 there were few limits on the power of the king of England. British History
  17. What were the people who supported the King known as in 1642? British History
  18. The modern Conservative Party is still sometimes referred to as Modern Society
  19. To visit Scottish Parliament you can book tickets or arrange tours through visitor services Government & Law
  20. When did women receive voting rights at the same age as men? Modern Society
  21. Some constituencies were controlled by a single wealthy family were called the Modern Society
  22. Can the National Anthem be played if the Queen is not present? Modern Society
  23. The Act of Governments, known as the Treaty of Governments in Scotland, was therefore agreed in 1707, creating the Kingdom of Great Britain. British History
  24. The Northern Ireland Assembly can make decisions on Government & Law
  25. The House of Lords checks laws that have been passed by the House of Commons to ensure they are fit for purpose and suggest amendments or propose new laws Government & Law
  26. The term 'suffragettes' is associated with which group of people? Government & Law
  27. What does the UK offer to its residents? Values & Principles
  28. Which political party is still known as the Tories? Modern Society
  29. What is the minimum age required to serve on a jury? Government & Law
  30. What tells you where your polling station or polling place is and when the election will take place? Modern Society
  31. When a member of Parliament (MP) dies or resigns, what is the election called that is held to replace them? Government & Law
  32. In order to vote in a parliamentary, local, or European election, you must have your name on the register of electors, known as the electoral register Government & Law
  33. How many colonies were granted independence in 1947? Modern Society
  34. Famous Paralympians are: Government & Law
  35. What are the two main Christian festivals? Modern Society
  36. What proportion of the population died because of the Black Death? Modern Society
  37. How can you get a National Insurance number? Government & Law
  38. The Church of England is also known as The Anglican Church? Modern Society
  39. After the death of Oliver Cromwell, his son, Richard, became ______ British History
  40. Criminal law relates to ______, which are usually investigated by the police or another authority such as a council, and which are punished by the courts Government & Law
  41. You have to be at least 21 years old to stand as MP. Government & Law
  42. Which is April Fools' Day? Modern Society
  43. There is a yearly ______ race on the River Thames between Oxford and Cambridge Universities Modern Society
  44. The Queen is the ceremonial head of the Commonwealth, which currently has 27 member states Government & Law
  45. When walking your dog in a public place, you must ensure: Modern Society
  46. Which of the following territories is a Crown dependency but is NOT part of the UK? What is the UK
  47. Which of these wars was England involved in during the Middle Ages? British History
  48. During the First World War ______ and ______ countries/empires were part of the Central Powers British History
  49. How many wives did Henry VIII have? British History
  50. What university did Isaac Newton attend? Values & Principles