The Politics Show's Citizen Test...

So how much do you know?

Question 1

What are the minimum ages for buying alcohol and tobacco?

A: 16 and 18 B: 18 and 16 C: 18 for both D: 21 and 16

Question 2

How many people live in the countries of the UK?

A: 55 million B: 58 million C: 60 million D: 67 million

Question 3

How often are general elections held?

A: every four years B: every five years C: every 4-5 years, but there is no set timetable D: whenever the Queen wants one

Question 4

Are newspapers free to publish opinions or do they have to remain impartial?

A: They must remain impartial B: They don�t have to be impartial but they must be fair to everyone C: They can publish anything they like D: They can publish anything subject to the libel laws and press code of conduct

Question 5

Where in the UK is proportional representation used?

A: Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, London and for the European Parliament B: Scotland, Wales and the European Parliament C: Scotland, Northern Ireland and London D: Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and London

Question 6

Where is the Prime Minister�s official home in London?

A: Downing Street B: Parliament Square C: Richmond Terrace D: Whitehall Place

Question 7

What rights do citizens of European Union states have to travel and work?

A: They can travel wherever they like within the EU but they need permits to work outside their own country B: They can travel and work wherever they like within the EU C: They can travel anywhere in the EU but they can�t work in the new member states D: They can travel and work anywhere in the EU except Malta and Cyprus because they are too small

Question 8

How many young people go on to higher education?

A: 10% B: 28% C: 43% D: 51%

Question 9

What proportion of children live in single parent families?

A: 5% B: 15% C: 24% D: 37%

Question 10

What proportion of people say they have a religion?

A: 50% B: 60% C: 70% D: 80%

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