Test 28 of 32 · Chapter 5
The Electoral System Practice Test
What this test covers: General elections, by-elections, First Past the Post, proportional representation, the electoral register, voting procedure, ballot secrecy, postal votes, and rules on standing for office.
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Revise this topic: Study Chapter 5, How Britain Works — Government, Law and Citizenship
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What is a by-election?
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- What is a by-election?
- Which electoral system is used in UK general elections?
- What is the minimum age to vote in a UK general election?
- What must a person do before they can vote in an election?
- What is a polling station, and where is it usually located?
- How does a voter mark their choice on a ballot paper?
- Which of the following groups is specifically excluded from standing as a candidate in a UK general election?
- Proportional representation (rather than First Past the Post) is used for elections in which bodies?
- Which TWO of the following are eligible to stand as candidates in a UK general election?
- Which TWO of the following statements about voting procedure are correct?
- True or false: a civil servant employed by the UK government is legally permitted to stand as a candidate in a UK general election without resigning first.
- Is the electoral register updated annually and available to view at the local council offices?
Last reviewed 21 October 2026 · Based on the official handbook, Life in the United Kingdom: A Guide for New Residents, and GOV.UK guidance.