United KingdomGovernment and law 79 · Government, law and your role
What must you do before you can vote in a UK election?
- aJoin a political party and pay its membership fee
- bPay a small voting fee at the polling station
- cPass a short test on the candidates and their policies
- dMake sure your name is on the electoral registerCorrect answer
Why?
Only people whose names are on the electoral register can vote, so eligible people need to register first. You do not need to join a party or pay anything, but for a general election you will also need to show photo ID at the polling station.
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