Life in the UK test practice question · Government and law
Which statement is correct?
Answer options
- The UK is a republic with an elected president as head of state.
- The UK is a parliamentary democracy with a constitutional monarch.Correct
Answer: The UK is a parliamentary democracy with a constitutional monarch.
People elect MPs to Parliament, and the government needs the support of the House of Commons. The head of state is a monarch, not a president.
Checked 8 November 2026