The Council of Europe is ______ for the protection and promotion of human rights in member countries
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A
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.
If judges find that a public body is not respecting someone's legal rights, they can
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A
Which Scottish clan was killed for not taking the oath?
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D
What is the fundamental principle of British life?
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A — The rule of law is one of the fundamental principles of British Life.
What was Isaac Newton famous for?
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C — His most famous published work was Philosophiae Naturalis Principia Mathematica (‘Mathematical Principles of Natural Philosophy’), which showed how gravity applied to the whole universe. Newton also discovered that white light is made up of the colours of the rainbow. Many of his discoveries are still important for modern science.
What is not a fundamental principle of British life?
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A — Driving a car is NOT one of the fundamental principles of British life
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.
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.
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.
During the 18th century, radical new ideas about politics, philosophy and science were developed, called 'the Enlightenment'.
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A — The period of the Enlightenment saw many new ideas emerge, including the principle that everyone should have the right to their own political and religious beliefs and that the state should not try to dictate to them.
At the turn of the 19th century, Britain was NOT a democracy as we know it today
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A
______ had an important role in drafting the European Convention on Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms
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B
Which clan was killed because of not taking an oath?
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C — All Scottish clans were required formally to accept William as king by taking an oath. The MacDonalds of Glencoe were late in taking the oath and were all killed.
The UK is a parliamentary democracy with ______ as head of state
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D
As part of the citizenship ceremony, new citizens pledge to uphold its democratic values
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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.
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.
Fundamental principles of British life are:
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B, D
What TWO freedoms are offered by the UK to citizens and permanent residents?
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B, D — There are responsibilities and freedoms which are shared by all those living in the UK. This includes freedom of speech and a right to a fair trial.
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.
Residents who do not respect the law should not expect to be allowed to become permanent residents in the UK
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A
The European Convention on Human Rights is incorporated into UK law
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B — The Human Rights Act 1998 incorporated the European Convention on Human Rights into UK law. The government, public bodies and the courts must follow the principles of the Convention.
You are expected to respect the rights of others to have their own opinions in the UK
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A
What is Sir Isaac Newton's famous published work?
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C — His most famous published work was Philosophiae Naturalis Principia Mathematica ('Mathematical Principles of Natural Philosophy'), which showed how gravity applied to the whole universe. Newton also discovered that white light is made up of the colours of the rainbow
What to do next
- Try Practice Test 4 in the same chapter.
- Re-read the study notes for Values & Principles.
- Sit a full 24-question timed mock test when you are ready.