Life in the UK test practice question · Government and law
The Chartists published the People's Charter in 1838. Which of these was one of its demands?
Answer options
- Votes for women aged 18
- Compulsory voting
- A secret ballotCorrect
- A written constitution
Answer: A secret ballot
The Charter had six demands, including votes for all men over 21, a secret ballot and payment for MPs. Britain later adopted all of them except annual elections.
Checked 8 November 2026