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What you need to know

Britain in Europe and the world

  • What are the roles and powers of the main institutions of Europe? How is European law organised?
  • What rights do citizens of European Union states have to travel and work?
  • What is the Commonwealth? What is the United Nations and what is Britain's role within it?

The ordinary citizen

  • What rights and duties do UK citizens have?
  • Who has the right to vote and at what age? How and when do you register to vote?
  • Who can stand for public office? How do you contact an elected representative?

Remember, you can find the answers to all these questions in the handbook.