Institutions and government practice question
Which statement best describes the UK civil service?
- It is chosen by whichever party wins the election
- It is politically neutral and serves the elected government of the dayCorrect answer
- Its members are directly elected by the public
- It is controlled personally by the monarch
Why
Civil servants are politically neutral professionals who carry out government policy and continue serving whichever party is in power.
More institutions and government questions
- How many members of Parliament (MPs) does each constituency in the UK elect to the House of Commons?
- Where does the UK Parliament meet?
- Who is the head of state of the United Kingdom?
- How often are UK general elections normally held, at most?
- The official residence of the Prime Minister is:
- Which two chambers together make up the UK Parliament?
Our practice questions are original and teach the facts in our own words; the official handbook is never copied. Speak & Stay is an independent preparation service and is not affiliated with the Home Office. Practice results are feedback, not an official result, and nothing here is immigration advice.
See all institutions and government questions or read about the test format and pass rate