166. Does the UK government control what newspapers can publish?
167. Is Hansard the official written record of parliamentary proceedings?
168. Which TWO groups are eligible to vote in UK General Elections?
- Adult UK citizens
- Adult EU citizens resident in UK
- Adult Commonwealth citizens resident in UK
- Adult US citizens resident in UK
169. How can eligible individuals register to vote in the UK?
- Visit local MP surgery
- Email UK Parliament
- Visit local police station
- Contact electoral registration office
170. What should you do if you cannot reach a polling station on election day?
- Vote at different station
- Ask someone else to vote
- Vote online
- Register for postal ballot
171. What must voters in Northern Ireland show at the polling station?
- Poll card
- Voter registration form
- Photographic identification
- Ballot paper
172. Which TWO statements are TRUE about UK polling stations?
- Open 7am-10pm
- Photo ID required everywhere
- Poll card shows location/time
- Can discuss vote in booth
173. What document received before election tells you when and where to vote?
- Ballot paper
- Poll card
- Voter registration form
- Postal ballot
174. Where can the public listen to debates in the UK Parliament?
- Only in the House of Commons
- Only in the House of Lords
- In both the House of Commons and the House of Lords
- Public not allowed in Parliament during debates
175. How can you get tickets to watch debates in the UK Parliament?
- By paying a fee at the entrance
- By writing to your local MP in advance or queuing on the day
- Only by booking online at www.parliament.uk
- Tickets are not required for entry
176. Where is the Welsh Parliament (Senedd) located?
- Cardiff
- Swansea
- Newport
- Bangor
177. Where is the Northern Ireland Assembly (Legislative Assembly) located?
- Westminster, London
- Cardiff Bay, Cardiff
- Holyrood, Edinburgh
- Stormont, Belfast
178. Where is the Scottish Parliament located?
- Holyrood, Edinburgh
- George Square, Glasgow
- Stormont, Belfast
- City Square, Dundee
179. Which TWO are ways to arrange a visit to the Northern Ireland Assembly at Stormont?
- By contacting the Education Service
- By purchasing tickets at the entrance gate
- By contacting a Member of the Legislative Assembly
- By applying through your local council office
180. Which TWO people CAN stand for public office in the UK?
- A UK citizen aged 18 or over
- A civil servant
- A member of the armed forces
- A Commonwealth citizen resident in the UK