Study topic
Elections and voting in the UK
Voting is one of the main ways people take part in democracy. The test covers the practical rules of how and when elections happen.
Key facts to remember
- ◆ You must be 18 or over to vote in a general election.
- ◆ A general election must be held at least every five years.
- ◆ The UK is divided into constituencies, each electing one MP.
- ◆ To vote you must be on the electoral register.
- ◆ Other elections include those for local councils and devolved bodies.