Chapter 1 topic practice

British Values and Principles Practice Questions

This topic is about how broad principles translate into everyday conduct. Focus on the relationship between individual freedom and responsibility: people may hold different beliefs, but everyone is expected to obey the law and respect the rights of others.

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10 British values and principles questions

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  1. Sample question 1

    Which of the following is not a fundamental principle of British life?

    • Tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs
    • The rule of law
    • Autocracy
    • Democracy
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    Answer: Autocracy

    The fundamental principles of British life include tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs, the rule of law, democracy, individual liberty and participation in community life.

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  2. Sample question 2

    What does the UK offer to its residents or citizens (choose five answers)?

    • Freedom of belief and religion
    • Freedom of speech
    • Free university tuition fees
    • Freedom from unfair discrimination
    • A right to a fair trial
    • A right to join in the election of a government
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    Answer: Freedom of belief and religion; Freedom of speech; Freedom from unfair discrimination; A right to a fair trial; A right to join in the election of a government

    The UK offers to its residents or citizens: freedom of belief and religion, freedom of speech, freedom from unfair discrimination, a right to a fair trial and a right to join in the election of a government.

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  3. Sample question 3

    What do you need to apply to become a permanent resident or citizen of the UK (choose two options)?

    • A British driving licence
    • To be able to speak and read English
    • A British university degree
    • A good understanding of life in the UK
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    Answer: To be able to speak and read English; A good understanding of life in the UK

    To apply to become a permanent resident or citizen of the UK, you will need to speak and read English and have a good understanding of life in the UK.

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  4. Sample question 4

    Which of the following is a fundamental principle of life in the UK?

    • Rule of men
    • Individual liberty
    • Intolerance of those with different beliefs
    • Lack of social cohesion
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    Answer: Individual liberty

    The fundamental principles of British life include democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs and participation in community life.

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  5. Sample question 5

    Which two of the following responsibilities will you have as a permanent resident or citizen of the UK?

    • To respect and obey the law
    • To go to church on Sundays
    • To look after the area in which you live and the environment
    • To complete compulsory military service
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    Answer: To respect and obey the law; To look after the area in which you live and the environment

    Permanent residents and citizens should respect and obey the law and look after their local area and the environment.

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  6. Sample question 6

    Participation in community life is a fundamental principle of British life.

    • TRUE
    • FALSE
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    Answer: TRUE

    The fundamental principles of British life include participation in community life.

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  7. Sample question 7

    To look after yourself and your family is one of the responsibilities that you will have as a permanent resident or citizen of the UK.

    • TRUE
    • FALSE
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    Answer: TRUE

    This statement is true.

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  8. Sample question 8

    In which of these languages is the Life in the UK test not available?

    • English
    • Scottish Gaelic
    • French
    • Welsh
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    Answer: French

    The test is normally taken in English. It can be taken in Welsh at a test centre in Wales or in Scottish Gaelic at a test centre in Scotland; it is not offered in French.

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  9. Sample question 9

    Which of the following statements is true?

    • To apply to become a permanent resident or citizen of the UK, you will need to have a university degree
    • To apply to become a permanent resident or citizen of the UK, you will need to have a good understanding of life in the UK
    • To apply to become a permanent resident or citizen of the UK, you will need to have British relatives
    • To apply to become a permanent resident or citizen of the UK, you will need to have knowledge of the British laws
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    Answer: To apply to become a permanent resident or citizen of the UK, you will need to have a good understanding of life in the UK

    To apply to become a permanent resident or citizen of the UK, you will need to have a good understanding of life in the UK and be able to speak and read English.

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  10. Sample question 10

    Which two of the following are fundamental principles of British life?

    • Tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs
    • Buying food from local business
    • The rule of law
    • Doing the military service
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    Answer: Tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs; The rule of law

    Tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs and the rule of law are fundamental principles of British life.

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