Life in the UK test practice question · Government and law
Which of these people can stand as a candidate to be an MP?
Answer options
- A 17-year-old British citizen
- A 40-year-old US citizen working in London
- A 25-year-old Irish citizen living in the UKCorrect
- A 16-year-old British citizen
Answer: A 25-year-old Irish citizen living in the UK
Candidates must be at least 18 and be British, Irish or eligible Commonwealth citizens. Some jobs, such as being a judge, also stop people from standing.
Checked 8 November 2026