Test 36 — Life in the UK Test Practice
About Test 36 (Official 3rd Edition Handbook)
Test 36 is a free 24-question practice test for British citizenship naturalisation and Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR / settlement) applicants in the United Kingdom. Every question is written directly from the official Home Office handbook, Life in the UK: A Guide for New Residents (3rd Edition), covering British values, UK history, society, and government. To pass the official Life in the UK Test (booking fee £50 at gov.uk), candidates must answer at least 18 out of 24 multiple-choice questions correctly (75% pass mark) within 45 minutes.
Life in the UK Test 36
Who is responsible for managing relationships with foreign countries?
Correct Answer: The Foreign Secretary
The Foreign Secretary (officially the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs) is responsible for managing the UK's relationships with foreign countries. This includes diplomacy, international trade negotiations, overseas aid and consular services.
The Foreign Secretary heads the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and is a senior member of the Cabinet. The Chancellor of the Exchequer manages the economy, and the Home Secretary is responsible for law and order, immigration and security within the UK.