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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Sample question 1
Which of the following is not a fundamental principle of British life?
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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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Sample question 2
What does the UK offer to its residents or citizens (choose five answers)?
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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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Sample question 3
What do you need to apply to become a permanent resident or citizen of the UK (choose two options)?
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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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Sample question 4
Which of the following is a fundamental principle of life in the UK?
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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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Sample question 5
Which two of the following responsibilities will you have as a permanent resident or citizen of the UK?
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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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Sample question 6
Participation in community life is a fundamental principle of British life.
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Answer: TRUE
The fundamental principles of British life include participation in community life.
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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.
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Sample question 8
In which of these languages is the Life in the UK test not available?
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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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Sample question 9
Which of the following statements is true?
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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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Sample question 10
Which two of the following are fundamental principles of British life?
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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.