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FREE Life in the UK Test 1

The Life in the UK Test is a mandatory exam for those seeking permanent settlement or naturalization in the United Kingdom. The test is designed to evaluate an applicant's knowledge of British customs, history, and culture, including topics such as government, society, and traditions. The test is conducted in English and consists of 24 multiple-choice questions. Applicants must score at least 75% to pass the test, and they have 45 minutes to complete it. The test is an important step for those wishing to become British citizens and is aimed at ensuring that new citizens have a good understanding of British values and culture.
24 exam-like questions
18 correct answers to pass
75% Passing score
45 minutes to complete
Based on 2025 Official Book
18 Minimum age to apply

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Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) are elected on the basis of:

1

Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) are elected on the basis of:

Personal achievements
Instant run-off
First past the post system (the candidate who gets the most votes)
Proportional representation
2

The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation is a group of European and North American countries that was created with which TWO purposes:

Protect and promote human rights in those countries
Help each other if they come under attack
Maintain peace between all its members
Promote free trade amongst those countries
3

The small claims procedure is used in England and Wales for minor disputes for:

Claims of less than £3,000
Claims of less than £4,000
Claims of less than £3,500
Claims of less than £10,000
4

Which of the following is the responsibility of the Chancellor of the Exchequer?

Education
Agriculture
Economy
Defence
5

Which of the following statements is true?

Proceedings in Parliament are broadcast on television and published in official reports
Proceedings in Parliament are not broadcast on television but published in official reports
Proceedings in Parliament are broadcast on the radio and not published in official reports
Proceedings in Parliament are broadcast on the radio only
6

The public can listen to debates in the Palace of Westminster from public galleries in the House of Commons but not in the House of Lords:

True
False
7

Which of the following organisations has no power to make laws but draws up conventions and charters, including the European Convention on Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms?

The UN Security Council
The Council of Europe
The United Nations
The European Union
8

Which Court deals with the most serious criminal cases, such as murder, in Scotland?

The High Court
The Sheriff Court
The Court of Session
The Crown Court
9

The leader of the opposition leads his or her party in pointing out what they see as the government’s (choose TWO options):

Failures
Achievements
Strengths
Weaknesses
10

What is the minimum age requirement to drive a mopped in the UK?

16
18
20
21
11

How many countries formed the European Economic Community (EEC) when it was first created in 1957?

Five
Six
Seven
Nine
12

What is donated blood used for?

To help people with a wide range of injuries and illnesses
Blood cannot be donated in the UK
To carry out research with your DNA
To be stored in the hospital in case you need it in the future
13

In which city is the Northern Ireland Assembly building, also known as Stormont, located?

London
Belfast
Cardiff
Dublin
14

What can living people donate that may help other people with injuries or illnesses (choose TWO options)?

Blood
Saliva
A kidney
Their liver
15

Where is the office of the MPs located?

10 Downing Street
The House of Commons
The House of Lords
Buckingham Palace
16

Which TWO of the following statements is TRUE with regards to Magistrates and Justices of the Peace (JPs) in England, Wales and Scotland?

They usually work unpaid
They do not need legal qualifications
They are legally qualified
They are paid
17

The House of Commons is normally more independent of the government than the House of Lords:

True
False
18

In Northern Ireland members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) are elected on the basis of:

Proportional representation
Personal achievements
First past the post system
Instant run-off
19

How can MPs be contacted (choose TWO options)?

By letter
By going to your local council and asking for an appointment
By phoning their constituency office
Through facebook
20

Does Britain have a written constitution?

Yes
No
21

When were the United Nations set up?

Before the Second World War
After the Second World War
Before the First World War
Before the War of the Roses
22

Where can you find copies of the ‘Hansard’?

In the Guardian newspaper
In large libraries and at www.parliament.uk
In the bookshop
In any library
23

Which court normally deals with cases of children aged 10 to 17 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland?

The High Court
The Youth Court
The Magistrates’ Court
The Sheriff Court
24

How many senior MPs are appointed by the Prime Minister?

Almost 30
15
About 20
25
Or