Who can vote? — Life in the UK Test practice questions
These practice questions cover Who can 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
What is the present voting age in the UK?
- 25
- 16
- 21
- ✓ 18 — Correct answer
The standard voting age is 18 in the UK, including for UK general elections. In some devolved elections, 16- and 17-year-olds can also vote.
What is the present voting age in the UK?
- 16
- 25
- 21
- ✓ 18 — Correct answer
The present voting age is 18, and it was set in 1969.
Which citizens can vote in all public elections if they live in the UK?
- Only UK-born citizens
- ✓ Adult citizens of the UK, the Commonwealth and the Irish Republic — Correct answer
- Only people with a British passport
- Adult citizens of the EU only
Adult citizens of the UK, the Commonwealth and the Irish Republic who are resident in the UK can vote in all public elections. Adult citizens of other EU states resident in the UK can vote in all elections except General Elections.
What is the present voting age in the UK?
- 19
- 21
- 16
- ✓ 18 — Correct answer
The present voting age is 18. It was set in 1969.
What is the present voting age in the UK?
- 21
- 20
- 16
- ✓ 18 — Correct answer
The present voting age is 18, and it was set in 1969.