United KingdomGovernment and law 76 · Government, law and your role

On the day of a general election, polling stations are usually open during which hours?

  1. a9am to 5pm
  2. b8am to 8pm
  3. c7am to 10pmCorrect answer
  4. d6am to midnight

Why?

Polling stations are open from 7am to 10pm so that people can vote before or after work. Anyone in the queue at 10pm should still be allowed to vote.

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