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Life in the UK Test practice question 227 of 302

What happens when a Member of Parliament (MP) dies or resigns?

  1. A by-election is held to replace the MP
  2. A neighbouring MP looks after the constituency
  3. The post remains vacant until the next General Election
  4. Their party chooses someone to fill the post until the next General Election

Answer: A — A by-election is held to replace the MP

If an MP dies or resigns, there will be a fresh election, called a by-election, in his or her constituency.

About this question

This is a free practice question from the The British constitution topic in the Government & Law of the UK chapter. The UK has no single written constitution, and this topic covers what stands in its place — the monarchy, Parliament, conventions and the separation of powers. Precise wording in the options matters more than usual.

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.

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