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Practice Exam 30 - Government & Democracy Test

Test your knowledge of Parliament, elections and the UK political system.

Government & Politics Medium
24
Questions
75%
Pass Mark
—
No Limit
14
Times Taken
Fresh every time: each attempt draws 24 random questions from a pool of 34 questions, so no two tests are the same.

How it works

  • 1 24 multiple choice questions — answer them all
  • 2 You need 75% correct to pass (that's 18 of 24)
  • 4 Your progress is saved automatically — you can leave and come back

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Sample questions

A sneak peek at the style of questions you'll answer in this practice test.

1. What is the role of the Speaker of the House of Commons?

A To vote on all bills
B To preside over debates and maintain order
C To advise the Monarch
D To lead the opposition

2. What is the Shadow Cabinet?

A The Cabinet of the largest party not in government
B A secret committee
C Junior ministers
D The House of Lords committee

3. What is a referendum?

A A vote on a single question, such as a proposed law or change
B A general election
C A local by-election
D A leadership contest

4. What is the Human Rights Act 1998?

A A law that gives free speech only
B A law incorporating the European Convention on Human Rights into UK law
C An international treaty only
D A law about employment rights

5. Who can stand as a candidate in a UK general election?

A Any registered voter aged 18 or over
B Only party members
C Only MPs
D Only people aged 30 or over

These are sample questions for preview. Start the test to see all 24 questions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Click the "Start Practice Test" button below. You will be presented with 24 multiple-choice questions. Answer all questions and submit to see your results instantly.

You need 75% or higher to pass, which means answering at least 18 out of 24 questions correctly. This matches the official Life in the UK Test pass requirement.

Yes, you can retake this test as many times as you like. Each time you take it, the questions will be randomly shuffled for a fresh experience.

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