Life in the UK Test - 9

"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

	Women were given the right to vote at the same age as men in 1982 True False What is the current minimum wage for workers aged between 18 and 21? £3.85 per hour £4.10 per hour £4.45 per hour £5.35 per hour Where did the first immigrants come from after the Second World War? Europe United States Africa Asia When did a woman's earnings and property stop automatically becoming her husband's on marriage? 1880 1881 1882 1884 When was the Council of Europe created? 1948 1949 1950 1951 What is the current minimum wage for workers aged between 16 and 17? £3.30 per hour £4.10 per hour £4.45 per hour £5.35 per hour Many people remark on the great variety in the British landscape True False The Prime Minister can be dismissed by ______ his or her party the Public the Leader of the Opposition the Queen 50% overall proportion of today's African Caribbean, Pakistani, Indian, and Bangladeshi communities in Britain were born in Britain True False Britain has a constitutional Monarchy in which the King or The Queen have unlimited powers True False You should contact ______ to register yourself as self-employed Jobcentre Plus HM Revenue and Customs City council Trade Union What is the National Curriculum? A club for all state schools A state university A college for 16 - 18 year olds The course of study followed by all state schools in the UK People under 18 are not allowed into betting shops True False ______ override national legislation and must be followed by the courts in each member state Regulations European Law Directive UK Law What is the state retirement age? Men and women both retire at 65 Men 70, Women 65 Women 55, Men 60 Men 65, Women 60 Britain uses informal method of education to assess school children? True False When the Northern Ireland assembly was most recently suspended? 2003 2005 2006 2007 Can the monarch express his/her views on the government matters? Yes, but only privately, to the Prime Minister No, never Yes, to the Parliament and the Government Yes, whenever she/he wants What ratio of first time (young) voters actually vote? 1 in 4 1 in 5 1 in 6 2 in 5 The 1941 Census was not carried out in the United kingdom because The government did not plan a census People did not participate There was not enough time to carry out the census The Second World War was in progress People open their Christmas presents during Easter True False When are children assessed in England? 5, 10 and 15 7, 11 and 14 3, 8 and 15 8, 12 and 15 What is the leader of the party that wins the election called? Shadow Prime Minister Home Secretary Chancellor of the Exchequer Prime Minister Can a party candidate win a constituency if they don't get the majority of votes? Yes No Total Score: 0/0 You need to get at least 75% (18 Questions correct) to pass this test

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