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Where to vote — Life in the UK Test practice questions

These practice questions cover Where to vote, 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

1 · Where to vote

What time do polling stations open on election day?

  1. 6.00 am
  2. 8.00 am
  3. ✓ 7.00 am — Correct answer
  4. 10.00 am
Explanation

Polling stations, or polling places in Scotland, are open from 7.00 am until 10.00 pm on election day.

2 · Where to vote

What extra form of identification must voters show in Northern Ireland at the polling station?

  1. ✓ Photographic identification — Correct answer
  2. A council tax statement
  3. A birth certificate
  4. A utility bill
Explanation

In Northern Ireland, voters must also show photographic identification at the polling station. Everyone then receives a ballot paper to complete in private.

3 · Where to vote

What extra identification must you show in Northern Ireland when you vote at a polling station?

  1. A council tax bill
  2. ✓ Photographic identification — Correct answer
  3. A birth certificate
  4. A provisional driving licence
Explanation

In Northern Ireland, you must show photographic identification when you vote at a polling station. After that, you get your ballot paper and vote in private.

4 · Where to vote

What time does polling open on election day?

  1. 10.00 am
  2. 9.00 am
  3. 8.00 am
  4. ✓ 7.00 am — Correct answer
Explanation

Polling stations open at 7.00 am and close at 10.00 pm on election day. Your poll card tells you where to vote.

5 · Where to vote

What time do polling stations open on election day?

  1. 8.00 am
  2. 10.00 am
  3. ✓ 7.00 am — Correct answer
  4. 9.00 am
Explanation

Polling stations, or polling places in Scotland, open at 7.00 am on election day and stay open until 10.00 pm.

6 · Where to vote

What extra identification must you show at the polling station in Northern Ireland?

  1. A utility bill
  2. A passport
  3. ✓ Photographic identification — Correct answer
  4. A council tax letter
Explanation

At a polling station in Northern Ireland, you must show photographic identification as well as giving your name and address.

7 · Where to vote

If you cannot get to a polling station easily, what can you register for?

  1. A proxy vote
  2. An online vote
  3. ✓ A postal ballot — Correct answer
  4. A private booth at home
Explanation

If it is difficult to get to a polling station, you can register for a postal ballot. The ballot paper is sent to your home before the election, and you post it back.

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