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How old do you need to be in order to stand for public office?

Question #011f1e81 · Modern Society
  1. 16
  2. 18  ✓
  3. 20
  4. 21
Correct answer: B — Citizens of the UK, the Irish Republic or the Commonwealth must be aged 18 or over to stand for public office.

Why this question matters

This question is drawn from the “A Modern, Thriving Society” section of the official Home Office handbook. Topics from this chapter make up a significant portion of the 24 questions in the real exam, so being able to answer this one comfortably is a small but real step towards passing on the day.

The accepted answer is B: “18”. Memorise the underlying fact rather than the option letter — the order of options changes between attempts, and the real exam may rephrase the question.

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