Life in the UK Test - 5

"The Life in the United Kingdom Test" is a test for individuals seeking Indefinite Leave to Remain in the UK or naturalisation as a British citizen. The test lasts for 45 minutes, the entrants have to answer 24 questions. the test is based on chapters 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6 of a revised handbook (second edition) "Life in the United Kingdom: A Journey to Citizenship". Remember that you need to get at least 75% to pass this test

	How often are MEPs elected? Every 4 years Every 6 years Every year Every 5 years In the ______ general election, only 1 in 5 potential first-time voters actually cast their vote 1801 1901 1951 2001 How much do you have to pay to visit the Parliament? General public are not allowed inside the Parliament A flat fee of £60 to visit both houses of Parliament and many committees Whatever your MP demand for the ticket None of these The United Kingdom's constitution is written by Parliament The Archbishop of Canterbury The Queen It is an unwritten constitution Sometimes even radio, television, and newspapers try to fool people with fake stories and jokes True False Who can get a free prescription? Anyone who has just moved to the UK Anyone under 16 and over 60, pregnant or with a baby under 12 months or under 19 and in full time education or anyone on income support Everyone Anyone with only a small household income What is the speed limit on motorways and dual carriageways? 40mph 60mph 70mph 80mph There is no connection between hard drugs and crime That's correct No, there is a link Maybe there are some The Speaker of the House of Commons is Appointed by the Prime Minister Heir to the throne An ordinary MP Appointed by the Queen Some young people take a year out before going to university to Do voluntary work Earn money Travel overseas All of these When the laws were passed against sex discrimination in the workplace? 1990 - 2000 1960 - 1970 1940 - 1950 1930 - 1940 The Scottish Parliament ______ may pass laws on foreign and defence affairs may pass laws on general economic policy is not elected by a form of proportional representation may pass legislation on anything not specifically reserved to Westminster What is the State Pension age for men? 60 65 70 75 Where is the Northern Ireland Assembly situated? Dublin Belfast Stormont None of these Many people now hold a two minute silence at 11 am in remembrance of this it was at the eleventh hour, of the eleventh day, of the eleventh month in 1911 True False When did women achieve voting equality with men? 1935 1929 1928 1924 There is evidence too that greater equality, with fathers taking an increasing role in raising the family and household chores True False What is the purpose of National Insurance? It pays for retirement homes It pays for holiday insurance abroad It pays for the army and navy They pay for pensions and the national health service What are Mandatory Services? Keeping buses and trains running smoothly Port management and sporting facilities in any seaside town Things like: education, housing, social services None of these What is the population of England? 21.9 million 25.1 million 39.9 million 50.1 million Both British born and naturalised citizens have full civic rights and jury duties services, also the right to vote in all elections, only if they're on the electoral register True False Is religious education compulsory for students? Yes No More Girls enter University than Boys True False Why is Boxing Day so called? Sport, especially Boxing is played on this day Servants received money in a Christmas box All of the boxes that Christmas presents came in, are thrown away None of these Total Score: 0/0 You need to get at least 75% (18 Questions correct) to pass this test

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