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Test 32 of 32 · Chapter 5

The UK and International Institutions Practice Test

What this test covers: The Commonwealth, the United Nations and UK Security Council membership, NATO, the Council of Europe, Brexit and the UK's departure from the EU in January 2020.

12 questions · Topic-based practice · Free

Revise this topic: Study Chapter 5, How Britain Works — Government, Law and Citizenship

Question 1 of 12

Who is the head of the Commonwealth?

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  1. Who is the head of the Commonwealth?
  2. The Commonwealth is a voluntary association of countries. What values does it promote?
  3. The United Nations was founded after the Second World War. What is its primary purpose?
  4. The UK holds a permanent seat on the UN Security Council. How many permanent members are there in total, and which countries are they?
  5. What is NATO?
  6. The Council of Europe is responsible for which instrument of international human rights law?
  7. On what date and at what time did the United Kingdom officially leave the European Union?
  8. How many members does the Council of Europe have?
  9. Which TWO of the following statements about the Commonwealth are correct?
  10. Which TWO of the following are correct statements about the Council of Europe?
  11. True or false: the UK has adopted the euro as its currency.
  12. Is the Council of Europe the same organisation as the European Union?

Last reviewed 21 October 2026 · Based on the official handbook, Life in the United Kingdom: A Guide for New Residents, and GOV.UK guidance.