The Brexit Referendum

Description: The Brexit Referendum was a referendum held in the United Kingdom on 23 June 2016 to determine whether the United Kingdom should leave the European Union (EU). The result was a 52% vote in favor of leaving the EU, and the UK formally left the EU on 31 January 2020.
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On what date was the Brexit Referendum held?

  1. 23 June 2016

  2. 23 July 2016

  3. 23 August 2016

  4. 23 September 2016


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Brexit Referendum was held on 23 June 2016.

What was the result of the Brexit Referendum?

  1. 52% vote in favor of leaving the EU

  2. 52% vote in favor of remaining in the EU

  3. 48% vote in favor of leaving the EU

  4. 48% vote in favor of remaining in the EU


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The result of the Brexit Referendum was a 52% vote in favor of leaving the EU.

When did the UK formally leave the EU?

  1. 31 January 2020

  2. 31 February 2020

  3. 31 March 2020

  4. 31 April 2020


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The UK formally left the EU on 31 January 2020.

What was the name of the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom at the time of the Brexit Referendum?

  1. David Cameron

  2. Theresa May

  3. Boris Johnson

  4. Jeremy Corbyn


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

David Cameron was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom at the time of the Brexit Referendum.

What was the name of the leader of the Leave campaign?

  1. Boris Johnson

  2. Nigel Farage

  3. Michael Gove

  4. Andrea Leadsom


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Boris Johnson was the leader of the Leave campaign.

What was the name of the leader of the Remain campaign?

  1. David Cameron

  2. Theresa May

  3. George Osborne

  4. Jeremy Corbyn


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

David Cameron was the leader of the Remain campaign.

What was the main argument of the Leave campaign?

  1. The UK would be better off outside the EU

  2. The UK would have more control over its own laws and borders outside the EU

  3. The UK would be able to negotiate better trade deals outside the EU

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The main argument of the Leave campaign was that the UK would be better off outside the EU, with more control over its own laws and borders and the ability to negotiate better trade deals.

What was the main argument of the Remain campaign?

  1. The UK would be worse off outside the EU

  2. The UK would lose access to the single market outside the EU

  3. The UK would lose influence in the world outside the EU

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The main argument of the Remain campaign was that the UK would be worse off outside the EU, losing access to the single market, influence in the world, and economic stability.

What was the turnout for the Brexit Referendum?

  1. 72.2%

  2. 73.2%

  3. 74.2%

  4. 75.2%


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The turnout for the Brexit Referendum was 72.2%.

How many people voted to leave the EU?

  1. 17,410,742

  2. 17,510,742

  3. 17,610,742

  4. 17,710,742


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

17,410,742 people voted to leave the EU.

How many people voted to remain in the EU?

  1. 16,141,241

  2. 16,241,241

  3. 16,341,241

  4. 16,441,241


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

16,141,241 people voted to remain in the EU.

What was the margin of victory for the Leave campaign?

  1. 1,269,501

  2. 1,369,501

  3. 1,469,501

  4. 1,569,501


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The margin of victory for the Leave campaign was 1,269,501 votes.

Which region of the UK voted most strongly to leave the EU?

  1. England

  2. Wales

  3. Scotland

  4. Northern Ireland


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

England voted most strongly to leave the EU, with 53.4% of voters supporting Brexit.

Which region of the UK voted most strongly to remain in the EU?

  1. Scotland

  2. Northern Ireland

  3. Wales

  4. England


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Scotland voted most strongly to remain in the EU, with 62% of voters supporting Remain.

What was the impact of the Brexit Referendum on the British economy?

  1. The British economy went into recession

  2. The British pound fell in value

  3. The British stock market fell

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Brexit Referendum had a negative impact on the British economy, causing a recession, a fall in the value of the British pound, and a fall in the British stock market.

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