At the beginning of the 19th century, which one of the following groups could vote?
Answer: D — Property-owning men over the age of 21
They were men who were over 21 years of age and who owned a certain amount of property.
Life in the UK Test practice question 28 of 302
About this question
This is a free practice question from the The development of British democracy topic in the Government & Law of the UK chapter. This covers the long road from limited franchise to universal suffrage — the reforms, the campaigns and the milestones along the way. Dates and the order of events are the usual focus.
The real Life in the UK Test has 24 multiple-choice questions and a 45-minute time limit, and you need 18 correct to pass. Practising a topic at a time is the quickest way to find the areas that still need work.