📓 Chapter 5: The UK Government, the Law and Your Role
How many countries are in the Commonwealth?
Correct answer: 56
A 27
B 42
✓ 56
D 72
💡 Explanation
The Commonwealth has 56 member countries.
Key facts to remember
- Commonwealth — 56 countries, mostly former British Empire
- Monarch is head of Commonwealth
- Commonwealth Games held every 4 years
Why this is the answer
From the official Life in the UK study material — 5.3.1 The Commonwealth:
The Commonwealth is a voluntary association of 56 countries, most of which were formerly part of the British Empire. The monarch is the head of the Commonwealth. Member countries cooperate on issues such as trade, democracy, and development. The Commonwealth Games are a major sporting event held every four years, in which athletes from Commonwealth countries compete.
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