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Difficulty: MediumThe Voting Process

When registering to vote in England, Scotland, or Wales under the Individual Electoral Registration system, which piece of information must an individual provide to verify their identity?

  1. A
    National Health Service (NHS) number
  2. National Insurance numberAnswer
  3. C
    UK Passport number
  4. D
    Council Tax account number

Answer

Under the Individual Electoral Registration system, individuals must provide their National Insurance number to verify their identity when registering to vote.
Under the Individual Electoral Registration (IER) system in England, Scotland, and Wales, every eligible voter is responsible for their own registration. To verify their identity and ensure accuracy on the electoral register, individuals are required to provide their National Insurance number and date of birth during the registration process.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the registration system used in Great Britain.
The system is called 'Individual Electoral Registration' (IER).
This system was introduced to ensure that each person registers themselves individually rather than as a household.
2
Identify the specific identifiers required by the IER system.
Individuals must provide their National Insurance number and their date of birth.
These unique identifiers allow the electoral registration office to verify the applicant's identity against other government records to prevent fraud.

Key Concept

Individual Electoral Registration Requirements
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