Life in the UK test practice question · Government and law
What do we call a candidate who stands for election without belonging to a political party?
Answer options
- A backbencher
- A whip
- An independentCorrect
- A crossbencher
Answer: An independent
Independents stand alone. Backbenchers and whips belong to parties, and crossbenchers are non-party members of the House of Lords.
Checked 8 November 2026