Life in the UK test 2026 · revision by topic
Government, the law and your role
Every topic the Life in the UK test can ask about in this chapter: 206 checked facts across 40 topics. Pick a topic to see the facts that come up most, the Test Traps, and a few practice questions.
- The development of British democracy · 9 facts · 2 Test Traps
- The British constitution · 27 facts · 1 Test Traps
- Elections · 3 facts
- Government · 13 facts · 3 Test Traps
- Opposition · 4 facts
- Devolution · 10 facts · 4 Test Traps
- Local government · 5 facts
- The media and government · 3 facts · 1 Test Traps
- Fundamental principles · 3 facts
- Taxation · 6 facts
- The law in the UK · 4 facts
- Criminal offences · 8 facts · 1 Test Traps
- Civil law · 4 facts
- The police · 13 facts · 2 Test Traps
- Terrorism and extremism · 4 facts
- The judiciary · 6 facts
- Criminal courts · 6 facts · 2 Test Traps
- The UK and the world · 6 facts
- The Commonwealth · 3 facts
- The European Union · 10 facts · 1 Test Traps
- The Council of Europe · 4 facts · 4 Test Traps
- The United Nations · 6 facts
- Your role in the community · 8 facts
- School governors · 4 facts · 1 Test Traps
- Standing for office · 5 facts · 1 Test Traps
- Blood and organ donation · 3 facts
- Volunteering · 3 facts
- Charities · 7 facts
- Looking after the environment · 3 facts
Shorter topics in this chapter
- Equal opportunities. Which of these is an unlawful reason to treat someone unfairly at work in the UK? Their age, sex, race, religion or disability. (Chapter 5, section 5.4, page 79)
- Domestic violence. What is the legal position on violence in the home in the UK? It is a serious crime. (Chapter 5, section 5.4, page 79)
- Female genital mutilation. What is the law on female genital mutilation (FGM) in the UK? It is illegal, including taking someone abroad for it. (Chapter 5, section 5.4, page 79)
- Forced marriage. What makes a marriage a forced marriage rather than an arranged one? One or both people do not give their consent. (Chapter 5, section 5.4, page 79)
- Driving. What is the minimum age to drive a car or motorcycle in the UK? 17. (Chapter 5, section 5.4, page 81)
- NATO. What is NATO? European and North American countries that help each other if attacked. (Chapter 5, section 5.7, page 92)
- Being a good neighbour. What is a good way to get to know new neighbours? Introduce yourself to your neighbours. (Chapter 5, section 5.8, page 93)
- Helping in schools. What does PTA stand for? Parent-teacher association. (Chapter 5, section 5.8, page 93)
- Jury service. Between which ages can a person on the electoral register be asked to serve on a jury? 18 to 70. (Chapter 5, section 5.8, page 93)
- Supporting political parties. What is 'canvassing'? Party members asking voters to support their candidates. (Chapter 5, section 5.8, page 94)
- Helping with local services. What is a special constable? A volunteer police officer. (Chapter 5, section 5.8, page 94)
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