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Practice questionLife in the UK Test

Since 1958, the Prime Minister has had the power to nominate which kind of peers?

Correct answer

Life peers

Why

Life peers sit in the House of Lords for their own lifetime only. They are appointed by the monarch on the advice of the Prime Minister and often have experience in politics, business, law or other professions.

Answer choices

  • AHereditary peers
  • BJudges
  • CBishops
  • DLife peers