Election day

In the UK you are allowed to vote if you are over 18 and you are a British citizen. These activities will help you to learn more about what happens on election day

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In task 1, you are going to watch a video about Election day in the UK. First do the activities in "Preparation" below

Preparation - useful vocabulary

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Task 1 - ordering

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Task 2 - complete the sentences

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Life in the UK test - practice questions

If you are preparing for the Life in the UK test, try these practice questions

How often are the elections held in Britain?
Adult citizens of the UK, and citizens of the Commonwealth and the Irish Republic who are resident in the UK, can vote in all public elections TRUE/FALSE
To be able to vote in a parliamentary, local or European election, you must have your name on the electoral register TRUE/FALSE

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Answers

Life in the UK test - answers to questions:

Every five years
TRUE
TRUE

Discussion

Article: General Elections & Voting
Read about General Elections and find out about other types of elections

Games & Interactives
Tour the famous Palace of Westminster or try your hand at being an MP for a day

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Ron

Submitted by Ron on Tue, 10/16/2012 - 21:34.

Two years ago I walked alongside the Houses of Parliamant, made some pictures and listened to the chimes.

I liked the games

Now I understand a little bit more about the politics of Britain

Election day

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