Life in the UK Test
- Tipo
- Examen escrito
- Preguntas
- 24 preguntas
- Nota para aprobar
- 18 de 24 (75 %)
- Tiempo límite
- 45 minutos
Conviene saber: Taken on a computer at a test centre. The pass mark is 75%.
Fuente oficial, revisado el 16 de octubre de 2026
48 preguntas de práctica, cada una contrastada con la guía oficial.
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Conviene saber: Taken on a computer at a test centre. The pass mark is 75%.
Fuente oficial, revisado el 16 de octubre de 2026
Responde cada una mentalmente y luego abre la respuesta para ver por qué es correcta.
1.How old must you be to vote in a general election?
Respuesta: 18 or over
A voter must be 18 or over on polling day. They must also be registered to vote.
De la guía oficial: «be 18 or over on the day of the election (‘polling day’)» Fuente oficial, revisado el 14 de octubre de 2026
2.In which part of the UK is St Andrew’s Day, 30 November, a bank holiday?
Respuesta: Scotland
GOV.UK lists bank holidays separately for England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. St Andrew’s Day is on the list for Scotland only.
De la guía oficial: «St Andrew’s Day» Fuente oficial, revisado el 14 de octubre de 2026
3.How often do general elections usually take place?
Respuesta: Every 5 years
General elections are elections to the UK Parliament. They usually take place every 5 years.
De la guía oficial: «General elections (elections to the UK Parliament) usually take place every 5 years.» Fuente oficial, revisado el 14 de octubre de 2026
4.In which part of the UK is St Patrick’s Day, 17 March, a bank holiday?
Respuesta: Northern Ireland
GOV.UK lists bank holidays separately for each part of the UK. St Patrick’s Day is on the list for Northern Ireland only.
De la guía oficial: «St Patrick’s Day» Fuente oficial, revisado el 14 de octubre de 2026
5.Which voting system is used to elect MPs?
Respuesta: First past the post
MPs are elected using first past the post. You vote once for a candidate in your constituency.
De la guía oficial: «MPs are elected using the ‘first past the post’ system.» Fuente oficial, revisado el 14 de octubre de 2026
6.Which bank holiday, held on 12 July, is on the list for Northern Ireland only?
Respuesta: Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen’s Day)
The lists for England and Wales and for Scotland do not include 12 July. It is a bank holiday in Northern Ireland.
De la guía oficial: «Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen’s Day)» Fuente oficial, revisado el 14 de octubre de 2026
7.Which two Houses make up Parliament?
Respuesta: The House of Commons and the House of Lords
Parliament is made up of the House of Commons and the House of Lords. The two Houses work together to make laws.
De la guía oficial: «Made up of the House of Commons and the House of Lords» Fuente oficial, revisado el 14 de octubre de 2026
8.What must you do before you can take part in elections and referendums?
Respuesta: Register to vote
You need to be registered to vote. You need to register again if you change your name, address or nationality.
De la guía oficial: «be registered to vote» Fuente oficial, revisado el 14 de octubre de 2026
9.What is a referendum?
Respuesta: A vote on a single issue
A referendum is a vote on a single issue. Voters usually make one choice between two options.
De la guía oficial: «A referendum is a vote on a single issue.» Fuente oficial, revisado el 14 de octubre de 2026
10.Who leads the government in the UK?
Respuesta: The Prime Minister
The Prime Minister leads the government with the support of the Cabinet and ministers. The Prime Minister is ultimately responsible for all policy and decisions.
De la guía oficial: «The Prime Minister is the leader of His Majesty’s Government and is ultimately responsible for all policy and decisions.» Fuente oficial, revisado el 14 de octubre de 2026
11.Who chooses government ministers?
Respuesta: The Prime Minister
Ministers are chosen by the Prime Minister. They are responsible for the actions, successes and failures of their departments.
De la guía oficial: «Ministers are chosen by the Prime Minister from the members of the House of Commons and House of Lords.» Fuente oficial, revisado el 14 de octubre de 2026
12.What is a Bill?
Respuesta: A proposal for a new law or a change to an existing one
Bills are proposals for new laws or changes to existing ones. The House of Commons and the House of Lords work together to make laws.
De la guía oficial: «Bills are proposals for new laws or changes to existing ones.» Fuente oficial, revisado el 14 de octubre de 2026
13.How long does jury service usually last?
Respuesta: Up to 10 working days
Jury service usually lasts up to 10 working days. Jury staff tell jurors if a trial is likely to last longer.
De la guía oficial: «Jury service usually lasts up to 10 working days.» Fuente oficial, revisado el 14 de octubre de 2026
14.How many people are on a jury that decides the outcome of a criminal trial in England and Wales?
Respuesta: 12
A juror is part of a jury of 12 people. There are different rules for jury service in Scotland and in Northern Ireland.
De la guía oficial: «You’ll be part of a jury of 12 people to decide the outcome of a criminal trial.» Fuente oficial, revisado el 14 de octubre de 2026
15.What is the Cabinet?
Respuesta: The senior members of government
The Cabinet is made up of the senior members of government. Its members are Secretaries of State from all departments and some other ministers.
De la guía oficial: «The Cabinet is made up of the senior members of government.» Fuente oficial, revisado el 14 de octubre de 2026
16.How are people chosen for jury service?
Respuesta: Randomly from the electoral register
Names are chosen randomly from the electoral register. That is why a juror has to be registered to vote.
De la guía oficial: «Your name was chosen randomly from the electoral register.» Fuente oficial, revisado el 14 de octubre de 2026
17.What does the Civil Service do?
Respuesta: The practical and administrative work of government
The Civil Service does the practical and administrative work of government. Around half of all civil servants provide services direct to the public.
De la guía oficial: «The Civil Service does the practical and administrative work of government.» Fuente oficial, revisado el 14 de octubre de 2026
18.A jury summons arrives in the post. Within how many days must you respond?
Respuesta: 7 days
You must respond within 7 days and confirm whether you can attend. That applies even to people who are disqualified from serving.
De la guía oficial: «you must respond within 7 days and confirm if you can attend» Fuente oficial, revisado el 14 de octubre de 2026
19.Besides British citizens, citizens of which countries can vote in a general election?
Respuesta: Irish and qualifying Commonwealth citizens
To vote in a general election you must be a British, Irish or qualifying Commonwealth citizen. You must also be registered and aged 18 or over.
De la guía oficial: «be a British, Irish or qualifying Commonwealth citizen» Fuente oficial, revisado el 14 de octubre de 2026
20.What do white papers do?
Respuesta: Outline proposals for new laws
White papers are a kind of draft legislation. They outline proposals for new laws.
De la guía oficial: «White papers outline proposals for new laws.» Fuente oficial, revisado el 14 de octubre de 2026
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