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Life in the UK Test practice question 16 of 302

What system of government does the UK have?

  1. Communist government
  2. Dictatorship
  3. Federal government
  4. Parliament democracy

Answer: D — Parliament democracy

Democracy is a system of government where the whole adult population gets a say. This might be by direct voting or by choosing representatives to make decisions on their behalf.

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.

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