24 questions · 45 minutes
Life in the UK Practice Test 27
This set places the strongest emphasis on Government, law and citizenship and British history. Check each answer to reveal its explanation, then continue to the next question.
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Test 27 combines handbook areas, with extra weight given to Government, law and citizenship and British history. Use the topic links to revise a weak area before or after your attempt.
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Practice Test 27
You have 45 minutes to answer 24 questions. You need 18 correct answers to reach the 75% pass mark.
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This fixed set contains 24 Life in the UK questions drawn from the full question bank. Its chapter distribution is Chapter 1: 1, Chapter 2: 1, Chapter 3: 7, Chapter 4: 5, Chapter 5: 10. The questions will not be randomly replaced when the website is rebuilt, so you can return to the same test when reviewing your progress.
You need 18 correct answers to reach the 75% practice pass mark. Explanations appear after each checked answer, making it easier to identify a weak topic before moving on.
Review difficult subjects in the Life in the UK test guide and use the key facts pages for focused revision.
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Eight questions covered in Practice Test 27
These are the first eight questions in this fixed test. Answers and explanations are available here for revision, while the interactive test above keeps the full timed flow.
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Sample question 1 · Chapter 5
What name is given to the elected members of the Scottish Parliament?
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Answer: MSPs
Elected members of the Scottish Parliament are known as Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs).
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Sample question 2 · Chapter 1
What does the UK offer to its permanent residents or citizens?
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Answer: A right to join in the election of a government
The UK offers permanent residents and citizens the right to take part in electing the government.
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Sample question 3 · Chapter 5
In which of the following matters can the Scottish Parliament legislate?
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Answer: Education
The Scottish Parliament can legislate on: civil and criminal law, health, education, planning and additional tax-raising powers.
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Sample question 4 · Chapter 5
Who chairs the debates at the House of Commons?
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Answer: The Speaker
Debates in the House of Commons are chaired by the Speaker.
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Sample question 5 · Chapter 4
Which two British poets wrote about their experiences during the First World War?
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Answer: Wilfred Owen and Siegfried Sassoon
Wilfred Owen and Siegfried Sassoon were inspired to write about their experiences in the First World War.
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Sample question 6 · Chapter 5
What is the minimum age required to serve on a jury?
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Answer: 18
Anyone who is on the electoral register and is aged 18 to 70 can be asked to serve on a jury.
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Sample question 7 · Chapter 3
Who is the patron saint of England?
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Answer: St George
The patron saint of England is St George.
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Sample question 8 · Chapter 5
By law, radio and television coverage of the political parties must be balanced and so equal time has to be given to rival viewpoints.
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