📓 Chapter 5: The UK Government, the Law and Your Role
Voting is a compulsory civic duty for all eligible citizens in the UK.
Correct answer: False
A True
✓ False
💡 Explanation
The paragraph states that voting is not compulsory in the UK, although it is an important civic duty.
Key facts to remember
- Must register on electoral register to vote
- Voting not compulsory but important civic duty
- Vote in person, by post, or by proxy
Why this is the answer
From the official Life in the UK study material — 5.2.5 General elections and voting:
To vote, you must be registered on the electoral register (also called the electoral roll). You can register online, by post, or at your local council. Voting is not compulsory in the UK, but it is an important civic duty. You can vote in person at a polling station, by post, or by proxy (someone votes on your behalf).
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