Respecting the law — Life in the UK Test practice questions
These practice questions cover Respecting the law, part of the The UK government, the law and your role chapter of the official handbook, Life in the United Kingdom: A Guide for New Residents. The correct answer and a clear explanation sit under every question.
Practice questions
What is one of the most important responsibilities of all residents in the UK?
- To register a vehicle every month
- To vote in every election
- ✓ To obey the law — Correct answer
- To take part in a political party
One of the most important responsibilities of all residents in the UK is to obey the law. This means following the law in everyday life, such as obeying rules about driving, work, and public behaviour.
Which of these is a criminal offence in the UK?
- A dispute about faulty goods
- A disagreement over repairs with a landlord
- ✓ Selling alcohol to someone under 18 — Correct answer
- A claim for unpaid wages
Selling alcohol to someone under 18 is a criminal offence. The other options are examples of civil law disputes, such as faulty goods, housing problems, or employment issues.
Which of these is a civil law matter?
- ✓ A dispute between landlord and tenant over repairs — Correct answer
- Murder
- Assault
- Theft
Housing law covers disputes between landlords and tenants over issues such as repairs and eviction. Murder, theft and assault are criminal offences.
In nearly every enclosed public place in the UK, what is the rule about smoking tobacco products?
- Smoking is allowed if there are no children present
- ✓ Smoking is against the law — Correct answer
- Smoking is allowed with the owner’s permission
- Smoking is allowed only near the entrance
Smoking tobacco products in nearly every enclosed public place is against the law in the UK. Signs are displayed to show where smoking is not allowed.
Who can make a complaint about the police by going to a police station or writing to the Chief Constable?
- ✓ Anyone — Correct answer
- Only people arrested that day
- Only police officers
- Only local councillors
Anyone can make a complaint about the police by going to a police station or writing to the Chief Constable of the force involved.
What can police do in some alcohol-free zones?
- ✓ Confiscate alcohol or move young people on — Correct answer
- Close the local court
- Ban all public transport
- Issue driving licences
In some places with alcohol-free zones, the police can confiscate alcohol or move young people on from public places. A person can be fined or arrested.
Who appoints the Chief Constable in an area with a Police and Crime Commissioner?
- The court
- The Home Secretary
- ✓ The Police and Crime Commissioner — Correct answer
- The local mayor
Police and Crime Commissioners set local police priorities and the local policing budget, and they also appoint the Chief Constable.