Life In The UK Test | 2025 Life in the UK Test Resource You Need

The Government

Question 1 of 81

Who is responsible for managing relationships with foreign countries in the UK government?

Question 2 of 81

Who is the leader of the political party in power?

Question 3 of 81

Who appoints the members of the cabinet?

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Where is the official home of the UK Prime Minister?

Question 5 of 81

How can the Prime Minister of the UK be changed?

Question 6 of 81

In the UK, the Prime Minister also has a country house outside London called:

Question 7 of 81

How often are elections held for the National Assembly for Wales?

Question 8 of 81

Proceedings in the UK Parliament are broadcast on television and published in official reports called:

Question 9 of 81

What does having a free press in the UK mean?

Question 10 of 81

Which public services are controlled by devolved administrations in the UK?

Question 11 of 81

The Welsh Assembly (now called the Senedd) and the Scottish Parliament were established in:

Question 12 of 81

Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?
Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland each have devolved administrations, which give them full control over all laws and policies.

Question 13 of 81

Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?
The Home Secretary is responsible for managing the UK's foreign relations.

Question 14 of 81

What do each devolved administrations have?

Question 15 of 81

Which of the following areas are under the control of the central UK government?

Question 16 of 81

Who governs towns, cities, and rural areas in the UK?

Question 17 of 81

What is the role of the mayor in many local authorities?

Question 18 of 81

How many local authorities are there in London?

Question 19 of 81

Who coordinates policies across the capital of London?

Question 20 of 81

How are local authorities funded?

Question 21 of 81

When are local elections for councillors usually held?

Question 22 of 81

Where do the elected members (AMs) of Wales meet?

Question 23 of 81

Where do elected members, known as MLAs, meet in Northern Ireland?

Question 24 of 81

Where do elected members, known as MSPs, meet in Scotland?

Question 25 of 81

Who is not eligible to stand for public office in the UK?

Question 26 of 81

Who can stand for public office in the UK?

Question 27 of 81

Which of the following is true for members of the House of Lords?

Question 28 of 81

Who is responsible for the economy in the UK?

Question 29 of 81

Who is responsible for crime, policing, and immigration in the UK?

Question 30 of 81

Who appoints senior MPs to become ministers in charge of departments?

Question 31 of 81

How many senior MPs does the Prime Minister appoint to become ministers in charge of departments?

Question 32 of 81

Who is responsible for subjects such as education, health, and defence?

Question 33 of 81

What is the cabinet in the UK government?

Question 34 of 81

What is the primary role of civil servants in the UK?

Question 35 of 81

Who are civil servants accountable to?

Question 36 of 81

Which of the following statements is correct?

Question 37 of 81

Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?
Serving military personnel can stand for election to public office.

Question 38 of 81

What are the core values of civil servants?

Question 39 of 81

How often is the electoral register updated in the UK?

Question 40 of 81

What must you have to be able to vote in the UK?

Question 41 of 81

What system operates in Northern Ireland for voter registration?

Question 42 of 81

When was the Northern Ireland Parliament established?

Question 43 of 81

When was the Northern Ireland Assembly established?

Question 44 of 81

What power does the UK government have over devolved assemblies?

Question 45 of 81

When was the Northern Ireland Parliament abolished the first time?

Question 46 of 81

What issues can the Northern Ireland Assembly make decisions on?

Question 47 of 81

When was Ireland divided into two separate nations?

Question 48 of 81

How many elected members are there in the Northern Ireland Assembly?

Question 49 of 81

An electoral registration form is sent to every household in the UK every year. What must be done with it?

Question 50 of 81

Where do people vote in elections in the UK?

Question 51 of 81

What information does a poll card provide?

Question 52 of 81

Where should voters fill in their ballot paper?

Question 53 of 81

How should voters decide whom to vote for?

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What alternative is available for those who cannot visit a polling station?

Question 55 of 81

What is the second-largest party in the House of Commons called?

Question 56 of 81

What is the purpose of Prime Minister’s Questions in the UK?

Question 57 of 81

How often does Prime Minister’s Questions take place while Parliament is sitting?

Question 58 of 81

Who appoints senior opposition MPs to be the shadow ministers?

Question 59 of 81

What is the role of shadow ministers in the UK?

Question 60 of 81

Who makes up the shadow cabinet?

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What is the role of pressure and lobby groups?

Question 62 of 81

Which of the following are major political parties in the UK?

Question 63 of 81

Who can stand for election as a Member of Parliament (MP) in the UK?

Question 64 of 81

What are MPs who do not represent any of the main political parties called?

Question 65 of 81

Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?
Lobby and pressure groups work to influence government decisions.

Question 66 of 81

When was the Scottish Parliament formed?

Question 67 of 81

Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?
The Scottish Parliament is based in Edinburgh.

Question 68 of 81

Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?
The Welsh Assembly has 120 Assembly members (AMs).

Question 69 of 81

What matters can the Scottish Parliament legislate on?

Question 70 of 81

Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?
The Scottish Parliament has the authority to make laws on all matters in Scotland.

Question 71 of 81

How many members are there in the Scottish Parliament?

Question 72 of 81

What is the role of public galleries in the Palace of Westminster?

Question 73 of 81

How many members are in the Welsh National Assembly?

Question 74 of 81

Since when has the UK had a fully democratic voting system?

Question 75 of 81

Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?
Adult citizens of the UK, and citizens of the Commonwealth and the Irish Republic who are resident in the UK, can vote in all public elections.

Question 76 of 81

Where is the Welsh Parliament (the Senedd) located?

Question 77 of 81

Is entrance to the public galleries in the Palace of Westminster free?

Question 78 of 81

How are members of the Welsh National Assembly elected?

Question 79 of 81

Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?
The public can listen to debates in the Palace of Westminster from public galleries in both the House of Commons and the House of Lords.

Question 80 of 81

In which city is the Northern Ireland Assembly building located?

Question 81 of 81

What is the main role of the Opposition?