UK Citizenship Test

union jackWinding down with English-speaking countries’ citizenship testing.  If you’d like more UK questions, check online – there are tons available.  Here are 22:

1) Women faced discrimination before 1980s in the workplace.
A. False     B. True

2) Why is Boxing Day so called?
A. Sports, such as Boxing, are usually played on this day.
B. Because people go Christmas shopping and put items in a box.
C. Most of the Christmas presents are put in boxes.        D. Servants received money in a Christmas box.

3) NHS Walk-in centers provide treatment for minor injuries and illnesses seven days a week.
A. False      B. True

4) When did women become eligible to vote same as men?
A. 1935      B. 1928      C. 1924      D. 1929

5) All the newspapers may have their individual angle when they report and comment on political matters.
A. False      B. True

6) How much do you have to pay to visit the Parliament?
A. It varies from time to time.      B. Entrance is free.      C. The public is prohibited to visit the Parliament
D. £30
7) The British Constitution is government by a single supreme institution with ultimate power.
A. False      B. True

8) Which is the spiritual leader of the Church of England?
A. The Archbishop of Canterbury      B. The Pope      C. The Prime Minister      D. The King or the Queen

9) How many people of the United Kingdom live in Scotland in 2001?
A. 10%      B. 7%      C. 9%      D. 8%

10) A civil servant must have the following two characteristics:
A. Friendliness and Sense of Humor      B. Political neutrality and professionalism
C. Professionalism and Good Customer Service      D. Political correctness and Political Awareness

11) On Remembrance Day, many people hold a two minute silence at 11 AM to mark the end of the First World War.
A. False      B. True

12) Only British born citizens have full civic rights and jury duties services, also the right to vote in all elections.
A. True     B. False

13) What is the established church in Scotland?
A. The Presbyterian Church     B. The West Minster Temple     C. The Protestant Church    D. The Church of Wales

14) In the House of Commons, a small group of MPs who ensure the discipline and attendance of MPs is called
A. whips     B. ministers     C. seniors     D. secretaries

15) Lately, there is more equality in parental roles when fathers putting more efforts in raising the family and      household chores.
A. False     B. True

16) Who is the Supreme Governor of the Church of England?
A. The Prime Minister     B. The King or the Queen     C. The Mother or Father of the King or the Queen
D. The Head  Monk

17) The European Parliament can scrutinize and dispute the European commission’s proposals, decisions and expenditure.
A. False     B. True

18) At what age do students take GCSE’s?
A. 16     B. 12     C. 13     D. 15

19) Who writes the United Kingdom’s constitution?
A. The Parliament.  B. The Queen or the King.   C. It is an unwritten constitution.  D. The Supreme Court Lawyers.

20) What is the purpose of National Insurance?
A. It pays for pensions and the National Health Service.       B. It pays for loss caused by natural disaster.
C. It pays for the military fares.       D. It pays for holiday insurance abroad.

21) The Monarch is important and popular among most people in Britain.
A. True      B. False

22) Some young people take a year out before going to university to do the followings except
A. to take care of younger siblings.      B. to make money for some time.      C. to volunteer in charity work.
D. to travel to foreign countries.

Answers:   1) A,    2) D,    3) B,    4) B,    5) B,    6) B,    7) A,    8) A,    9) D,     10) B,    11) A,    12) B,    13) A,    14) A,     15) B,    16) B,    17) B,    18) A,    19) C,    20) A,    21) A,    22) A

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