The system of government in the UK is a parliamentary democracy.
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A
What is the second sentence of the citizenship pledge?
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A
What is a fundamental principle of British life?
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A — The rule of law is a fundamental principle of British life. British society is founded on fundamental values and principles which all those living in the UK should respect and support.
The British system of government is a parliamentary democracy
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A
Those who don’t respect the law should not expect to be allowed to become permanent residents
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B — If you don’t respect the law you should not expect to be allowed to settle in the UK
What are TWO fundamental principles of British life?
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B, D — Participation in community life and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs are fundamental principles of British life. British society is founded on fundamental values and principles, which all those living in the UK should respect and support.
Which TWO responsibilities should you respect as a resident of the UK?
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A, B — There are responsibilities and freedoms which are shared by all those living in the UK. These include respecting and obeying the law, and treating others with fairness.
Which of these do pressure and lobby groups do?
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A — Pressure and lobby groups are organisations which try to influence government policy. They play an important role in politics. Some are representative organisations such as the CBI (Confederation of British Industry), which represents the views of British business. Others campaign on particular topics, such as the environment (for example, Greenpeace) or human rights (for example, Liberty)
All citizens and permanent residents of the UK can choose which laws they follow.
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B — There are responsibilities and freedoms which are shared by all those living in the UK. These include respecting and obeying the law.
What is your responsibility as UK citizen? Select TWO answers.
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A, B — Although Britain is one of the world's most diverse societies, there is a set of shared values and responsibilities that everyone can agree with. These values and responsibilities include: to obey and respect the law; to be aware of the rights of others and respect those rights; to treat others with fairness; to behave responsibly; to help and protect your family; to respect and preserve the environment; to treat everyone equally, regardless of sex, race, religion, age, disability, class or sexual orientation; to work to provide for yourself and your family; to help others; to vote in local and national government elections.
What lead the American colonies to declare their independence?
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B — By the 1760s, there were substantial British colonies in North America. The colonies were wealthy and largely in control of their own affairs. Many of the colonist families had originally gone to North America in order to have religious freedom. They were well educated and interested in ideas of liberty. The British government wanted to tax the colonies.
What is the highest-value note issued as British currency?
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C — The £50 note is the highest-value note in circulation. Other denominations (values) of British notes are £5, £10 and £20.
Which TWO principles are included in the European Convention on Human Rights?
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A, D — Some of the principles included in the European Convention on Human Rights are: right to life; prohibition of torture; prohibition of slavery and forced labour; right to liberty and security; right to a fair trial; freedom of thought, conscience and religion; freedom of expression (speech).
Which two of the following are fundamental principles of British life?
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B, C
One of the most important principles of the Enlightenment was that
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A
Which of these is NOT a responsibility of British citizen?
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D — Although Britain is one of the world's most diverse societies, there is a set of shared values and responsibilities that everyone can agree with. These values and responsibilities include: to obey and respect the law; to be aware of the rights of others and respect those rights; to treat others with fairness; to behave responsibly; to help and protect your family; to respect and preserve the environment; to treat everyone equally, regardless of sex, race, religion, age, disability, class or sexual orientation; to work to provide for yourself and your family; to help others; to vote in local and national government elections.
In the UK you are expected to treat others with fairness.
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A — There are responsibilities and freedoms which are shared by all those living in the UK. These include treating others with fairness.
What was the most important principle of the Enlightenment?
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B — One of the most important principles of the Enlightenment was that everyone should have the right to their own political and religious beliefs and that the state should not try to dictate to them.
Participating in your community is a fundamental principle of British life.
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A — British society is founded on fundamental values and principles which all those living in the UK should respect and support. This includes participating in community life.
Good citizens are an asset to the UK
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A
Which Scottish clan was killed for not taking the oath?
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D
The Council of Europe has the power to make European laws
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A — The Council of Europe has no power to make laws but draws up conventions and charters, the most well-known of which is the European Convention on Human Rights
At the turn of the 19th century, Britain was NOT a democracy as we know it today
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A
Which of the following is a fundamental principle of British Life?
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C — The fundamental principles of British life include:
- Democracy
- The rule of law
- Individual liberty
- Tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs
- Participation in community life.
You should respect someone’s right in court. In return, you are offered the right to a fair trial.
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B — You should always respect everyone rights in court. Vise versa everyone should respect your rights.
What to do next
- Try Practice Test 3 in the same chapter.
- Re-read the study notes for Values & Principles.
- Sit a full 24-question timed mock test when you are ready.