To vote you must be 18+, and a UK citizen, Irish citizen in UK, or qualifying Commonwealth citizen
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Which of the following groups can vote in UK general elections?
All residents of the UK aged 16 and over
Only people born in the UK
UK citizens, Irish citizens in the UK, and qualifying Commonwealth citizens aged 18+
Anyone in the world with a British passport
Explanation
Voting eligibility requires being 18+, and being a UK citizen, Irish citizen resident in the UK, or qualifying Commonwealth citizen. The voting age is 18, not 16. Being born in the UK is not required.
Which of the following people CANNOT stand as a candidate in a UK general election?
A 25-year-old teacher
A serving member of the armed forces
A retired doctor
A shop owner aged 30
Explanation
Members of the armed forces, civil servants, and serving police officers cannot stand for election. Teachers, retired doctors, and shop owners are all eligible.
At what age can you vote in UK general elections?
16
17
18
21
Explanation
You must be 18 or over to vote in UK general elections. 16 is too young. 17 is the minimum driving age. 21 used to be the voting age but was lowered to 18 in 1969.
Can members of the House of Lords stand for election to the House of Commons?
Yes, they can stand for any constituency
Yes, but only if they resign from the Lords first
No, members of the House of Lords cannot stand for the House of Commons
Yes, with permission from the monarch
Explanation
Members of the House of Lords cannot stand for election to the House of Commons. This is one of the restrictions on who may become a candidate.
Can EU citizens vote in UK general elections?
Yes, in all elections
No, they cannot vote in any UK election
They can vote in local elections but not general elections
Only if they have lived in the UK for over 10 years
Explanation
EU citizens living in the UK can vote in local elections but not in general elections. Only UK citizens, Irish citizens living in the UK, and qualifying Commonwealth citizens can vote in general elections. Options A and D are incorrect. Option B is wrong because EU citizens can participate in local elections.