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  1. Q1What is one of the fundamental principles of British life?

    • ACompulsory military service
    • BThe rule of law
    • CA single state religion for all
    • DA one-party political system
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    ✓ Correct answer: B. The rule of law

    The fundamental principles include democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, tolerance and participation in community life.

  2. Q2Which TWO of the following are fundamental principles of British life?

    • ADemocracy
    • BCensorship of the press
    • CIndividual liberty
    • DBanning of religion
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    ✓ Correct answer: A. Democracy

    Democracy and individual liberty are fundamental principles, along with the rule of law, tolerance and participation.

  3. Q3Tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs is best described as what?

    • AA legal obligation only for new citizens
    • BA fundamental principle of British life
    • CA rule that applies only in England
    • DAn optional courtesy
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    ✓ Correct answer: B. A fundamental principle of British life

    Tolerance of people with different faiths and beliefs is one of the shared fundamental principles of British life.

  4. Q4When you apply to become a permanent resident or citizen of the UK, you agree to do what?

    • AGive up your previous nationality
    • BRespect the laws, values and traditions of the UK
    • CJoin a political party
    • DLive only in England
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    ✓ Correct answer: B. Respect the laws, values and traditions of the UK

    Applicants agree to respect British laws, values and traditions, and to support the country and its way of life.

  5. Q5Is the statement TRUE or FALSE? 'Looking after the area you live in and the environment is one of the values expected of residents.'

    • ATrue
    • BFalse
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    ✓ Correct answer: A. True

    Looking after yourself and your family, and looking after the area you live in and the environment, are expected of residents.

  6. Q6At a citizenship ceremony, new citizens make a pledge to do what?

    • AServe in the armed forces
    • BUphold the UK's democratic values and observe its laws
    • CPay an annual loyalty fee
    • DRenounce all foreign travel
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    ✓ Correct answer: B. Uphold the UK's democratic values and observe its laws

    New citizens take an oath or affirmation and a pledge to respect rights and freedoms, uphold democratic values and observe the laws faithfully.

  7. Q7Which of these is a responsibility you should respect as a resident of the UK?

    • ATreating others with fairness
    • BReporting your neighbours' beliefs
    • COnly speaking English at home
    • DVoting for the governing party
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    ✓ Correct answer: A. Treating others with fairness

    Treating others with fairness, respecting the rights of others and obeying the law are responsibilities of those living in the UK.

  8. Q8Respecting and obeying the law is described in the handbook as what?

    • AA value that everyone in the UK should support
    • BA rule only for people born abroad
    • CA guideline that is optional
    • DA requirement only when in court
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    ✓ Correct answer: A. A value that everyone in the UK should support

    Respecting and obeying the law is a core value that everyone in the UK, citizens and residents alike, should support.

  9. Q9Is the statement TRUE or FALSE? 'Individual liberty is one of the values underpinning British society.'

    • ATrue
    • BFalse
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    ✓ Correct answer: A. True

    Individual liberty is one of the values and principles underpinning British society.

  10. Q10The right of people to take part in community life is linked to which principle?

    • AParticipation
    • BTaxation
    • CDevolution
    • DCensorship
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    ✓ Correct answer: A. Participation

    Participation in community life is one of the fundamental principles, encouraging people to get involved in their community.

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