What important change to our voting rights took place in 1969?
Answer: C — The voting age was reduced to 18 for men and women
In 1969, the voting age was reduced to 18 for men and women.
Life in the UK Test practice question 108 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.