Life in the UK chapter 5 test: Elections and voting

Question 1 of 11

When is a by-election held?

Every two years in each constituencyWhen the House of Lords requests oneWhen an MP dies or resignsWhen the prime minister changes

Question 2 of 11

How are the Scottish Parliament, the Welsh Assembly and the Northern Ireland Assembly elected?

Using forms of proportional representationBy appointment from the UK governmentUsing first past the post, like the UK parliamentBy a vote of local councils

Question 3 of 11

How often is the electoral register updated?

Every five yearsOnly before a general electionEvery ten yearsEvery year

Question 4 of 11

What must you be on in order to vote?

The council tax registerThe national insurance registerThe electoral registerThe census

Question 5 of 11

How can you register to vote?

Only in person at a police stationOnly at a polling station on election dayThrough your local council's electoral registration officeBy writing to the House of Commons

Question 6 of 11

What is the voting system for UK general elections called?

The alternative voteProportional representationFirst past the postThe single transferable vote

Question 7 of 11

How often must a general election be held?

At least every five yearsAt least every four yearsEvery three years exactlyAt least every seven years

Question 8 of 11

How old must you be to vote in a UK general election?

21181716

Question 9 of 11

Can anyone require you to say how you voted?

Yes, if the election is closeYes, your employer may askYes, the returning officer may askNo, voting is by secret ballot

Question 10 of 11

Which of these groups can vote in all UK public elections?

Qualifying Commonwealth citizens resident in the UKAny person resident in the UK for over a yearOnly people born in the UKAnyone holding a UK work visa

Question 11 of 11

When are polling stations normally open on election day?

8am to 6pm6am to midnight9am to 5pm7am to 10pm