Brexit Quiz

What does the phrase "Brexit" literally mean?

• British Exit of the European Union

• British Elections

• British Expansion

• British Exemption

When did the UK officially withdraw from the EU?

• 31st January 2019

• 31st January 2020

• 31st December 2020

• 31st December 2019

For how many years had the UK been a member of the European Union before Brexit?

• Over 30 years

• Over 40 years

• Over 50 years

• Over 60 years

Which of the following was a consequence of the UK being part of the European Union Common Market?

• The UK could impose taxes on products being imported from the EU.

• The UK was not required to have open borders with other European countries.

• The UK was required to have open borders with other European countries.

• UK citizens could not buy property in other EU countries.

What was the focus of the Remain group's campaign strategy for the EU membership referendum?

• Limiting immigration

• Exiting the EU

• The benefits of continued EU membership

• Reducing trade with the EU

Which major British political party declared themselves neutral during the EU membership referendum campaign?

• Labour Party

• Liberal Democrats

• Green Party

• Conservative Party

What was the final overall result of the Brexit referendum campaign?

• Leave campaign – 51.89% to 48.11%

• Leave campaign – 48.11% to 51.89%

• Remain campaign – 51.89% to 48.11%

• Remain campaign – 48.11% to 51.89%

Which Prime Minister resigned after the Brexit referendum result was announced?

• Theresa May

• Boris Johnson

• David Cameron

• Tony Blair

What action did Theresa May take on 29 March 2017 in relation to Brexit?

What was the political effect in Scotland following the Brexit process?

• The Scottish independence movement was weakened

• The Scottish independence movement was reinvigorated

• Scotland gained independence

• Scotland voted overwhelmingly to leave the EU