Which of these is the age of majority for most legal purposes in the UK?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. 18
- Step 1: A person becomes an adult in law at 18 for most purposes. Step 2. Voting and jury service also start at 18. Answer: 18. Why not the others: 21 was the former age of majority; 16 and 25 are not.
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