Questions › Chapter 5: The UK government, the law and your role
In which year did men and women over 21 gain the right to vote?
- A1928Right answer
- B1918
- C1969
- D1945
Answer: 1928
In 1928 men and women aged over 21 were given the vote, after women over 30 had already gained it.
From chapter 5 of the handbook, "The UK government, the law and your role", section "The development of British democracy". Practice question 461 of 651, written in our own words.