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Practice questionLife in the UK Test
How often must a general election be held?
Correct answer
At least every 5 years
Why
General elections for MPs are held at least every five years. If an MP dies or resigns, a by-election is held in that constituency.
Answer choices
- AAt least every 5 years
- BEvery 2 years
- CEvery 7 years
- DWhenever the monarch chooses