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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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Who forms the judiciary?

1

Who forms the judiciary?

The judges together
The Magistrates together
The MPs together
The judges and Magistrates together
2

The Commonwealth has no power over its members and it cannot suspend their membership:

True
False
3

Which TWO of the following are environmental charities?

Crisis
The National Trust
Friends of the Earth
PDSA
4

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

Every four years
Every three years
Every five years
Every six years
5

What is the name given to the person appointed by local authorities to be the ceremonial leader of a particular council?

Council candidate
Mayor
Peer
Magistrate
6

What is the meaning of the term ‘first past the post’?

In each constituency, the candidate who gets the most votes is elected
If no political party wins a majority, two parties may join and govern together
If an MP dies or resigns, there will be a fresh election
The Speaker will be chosen by other MPs in a secret ballot
7

Which court deals with the MOST serious criminal cases in Scotland, such as murder?

The Magistrates’ Court
The Sheriff Court
The Crown Court
The High Court
8

Who is the ceremonial head of the Commonwealth?

The British Queen
The Pope
The President of the United States
The Prime Minister of the UK
9

Who is the chief officer of the House of Commons?

The Prime Minister
The Speaker
The Archbishop of Canterbury
The leader of the opposition
10

What characterises the British constitution?

It was written by the Prime Minister
It was written by the Queen
It is not written down in any single document, and therefore it is described as ‘unwritten
It was written by Henry VIII
11

Which court deals with minor criminal offences in Scotland?

The Justice of the Peace Court
The Magistrates’ Court
The Sheriff Court
The Crown Court
12

If an MP dies or resigns, there will be a fresh election, which is known as:

Hansard
First past the post
By-election
Coalition
13

A person who has not paid enough National Insurance contributions will not be able to receive certain contributory benefits including (choose TWO options):

Jobseeker’s Allowance
A full state retirement pension

Housing benefit
Working tax credits
14

How are life peers appointed?

By the monarch on the advice of the Prime Minister
By the Prime Minister on the advice of the Queen
By the shadow cabinet
By the MPs
15

In England, Wales and Northern Ireland, if an accused person is aged 18, the case will be heard in a Youth Court:

True
False
16

The UN was set up after the First World War and aims to prevent war and promote international peace and security:

True
False
17

What is played at important national occasions and at events attended by the Queen or the Royal Family?

Folk music
The Beatles
The National Anthem
Opera music
18

How many members does a jury have in Scotland?

15
10
14
16
19

How can you visit the Northern Ireland Assembly (choose TWO options)?

Contacting the Education Service
Contacting an MSP
Contacting an MLA
Arranging a tour through the visitor services
20

Most citizens of the UK, the Irish republic or the Commonwealth aged 18 or over can stand for public office, except for (choose THREE options):

People found guilty of certain criminal offences
People without a university degree
Civil servants
Members of the Armed Forces
21

On which of the following issues the Northern Ireland Assembly CANNOT make decisions?

Health
Education
The Environment
Planning
22

In which city is the Scottish Parliament building, also known as Holyrood, located?

Edinburgh
Belfast
Aberdeen
Glasgow
23

What name is given to the elected members of the Scottish Parliament?

MSPs
AMs
MLAs
MPs
24

The public can listen to debates in the Palace of Westminster from public galleries located in:

The House of Commons only
The House of Lords only
Both, the House of Commons and House of Lords
All of the above are false
Or