Practice and questions
Chapter 1 questions: the values and principles of the UK
Few dates and no battles: chapter 1 questions turn on fine distinctions between lists that sound alike.
1.What does the rule of law mean in the UK?
- · Only citizens have to obey the law
- · The police decide what the law is
- · Religious leaders can set aside the law
- ✓ Everyone, including the government, must obey the law
The rule of law means that no person or body is above the law. Ministers, officials, the police and ordinary residents are all bound by the same laws, and those laws are applied fairly by independent courts.
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2.Which description best fits democracy as a principle of British life?
- · The monarch chooses who governs
- · The largest company in each region governs
- · Only landowners take part in decisions
- ✓ People choose their representatives in free and fair elections
In a democracy, power rests with the people. Adults who are eligible to vote choose the members of parliaments and councils in free elections, and those representatives must answer to voters at the next election.
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3.Which principle means that people are free to make their own choices about their lives, as long as they stay within the law?
- · Collective ownership
- · Parliamentary privilege
- · Hereditary right
- ✓ Individual liberty
Individual liberty is one of the fundamental principles of British life. Adults can decide for themselves how to live, what to believe and what to say, provided they respect the law and the rights of other people.
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4.Which principle asks people to accept and respect those whose religion or beliefs differ from their own?
- · Uniformity of worship
- · Separation of nations
- · Loyalty to one church
- ✓ Tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs
Tolerance of people with different faiths and beliefs is a core British value. People of all religions and of none live side by side in the UK and are expected to respect one another, even when they disagree.
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5.Taking an active part in your neighbourhood, for example through local groups or helping at events, reflects which principle?
- · Freedom of the press
- · Separation of powers
- · Parliamentary sovereignty
- ✓ Participation in community life
Participation in community life is one of the fundamental principles expected of people who settle in the UK. Joining local groups, helping neighbours and getting involved in local decisions all help communities to thrive.
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6.If you wish to live permanently in the UK, which of these responsibilities are you expected to accept?
- · To join a political party
- · To attend a place of worship
- · To live in the same town for life
- ✓ To respect and obey the law
Anyone who wants to settle permanently in the UK is expected to respect and obey the law. Other responsibilities include respecting the rights of others, treating people fairly and looking after yourself, your family and your area.
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7.Your neighbour holds political opinions that you strongly disagree with. What does respect for the rights of others mean here?
- ✓ Accepting their right to hold and express those opinions lawfully
- · Reporting them to the police
- · Refusing to speak to them
- · Insisting they change their views
Respecting the rights of others includes accepting that people may hold opinions different from yours. In the UK, people can express their views freely within the law, and disagreement should be handled through discussion, not hostility.
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8.Which of these is a responsibility that comes with living in the UK?
- · Voting for the governing party
- · Wearing traditional dress on holidays
- · Learning to play cricket
- ✓ Treating others with fairness
Treating other people fairly, whatever their background, is one of the responsibilities expected of residents. It sits alongside obeying the law, respecting others' rights and looking after yourself, your family and the place where you live.
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9.Which responsibility is about supporting your own household where you are able to?
- ✓ Looking after yourself and your family
- · Paying for your neighbours' bills
- · Asking the state to provide for everything
- · Moving in with relatives
People living in the UK are expected, where they can, to look after themselves and their families, for example by working and managing their own needs. Support from the state exists for those who are unable to do so.
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10.Not dropping litter and keeping your street tidy are examples of which responsibility?
- · Serving on a jury
- ✓ Looking after the area you live in and the environment
- · Paying National Insurance
- · Registering to vote
Residents are expected to look after the area where they live and the wider environment. Simple actions such as disposing of rubbish properly, recycling and respecting shared spaces are part of being a good neighbour.
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11.Is this statement TRUE or FALSE? In the UK, people are free to follow any religion, to change their religion or to have no religion.
- ✓ True
- · False
Freedom of belief and religion is protected in the UK. People may practise any faith, convert to another or follow none, and they should not be treated unfairly by the law or by employers because of their choice.
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12.Which of these is NOT protected by freedom of speech in the UK?
- · Criticising government policy
- · Writing a letter to a newspaper
- · Discussing politics with friends
- ✓ Encouraging people to commit violence against others
People in the UK can express opinions freely, including strong criticism of the government. Freedom of speech has limits, however: stirring up violence or hatred against others and threatening people are against the law.
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13.An employer refuses to interview a candidate only because of the candidate's ethnic background. How is this treated in the UK?
- ✓ It is unlawful discrimination
- · It is acceptable for small firms
- · It is allowed if the employer is honest about it
- · It is a matter of personal choice
Freedom from unfair discrimination is a basic right in the UK. Treating someone less favourably at work because of race, ethnic origin, religion, sex, disability and other protected characteristics is against the law.
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14.If a person in the UK is accused of a crime, what right do they have?
- · The right to choose the judge
- ✓ The right to a fair trial
- · The right to avoid any trial
- · The right to be tried by their family
Everyone accused of a crime in the UK has the right to a fair trial before an independent court. They are presumed innocent until proven guilty and can have legal representation to present their case.
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15.Which freedom allows people in the UK to join with others to protest peacefully against a decision?
- · Freedom from taxation
- ✓ Freedom of peaceful assembly
- · Freedom to ignore the police
- · Freedom to block emergency services
People in the UK may gather together and protest peacefully, for example by marching or holding a demonstration. Protests must stay within the law, so violence, damage to property and some kinds of disruption can lead to arrest.
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16.How many questions are there in the Life in the UK test?
- · 10
- · 20
- ✓ 24
- · 50
The Life in the UK test contains 24 multiple-choice questions about British traditions, customs, history and institutions. The questions are based only on the official handbook, Life in the United Kingdom: A Guide for New Residents.
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17.How long do candidates have to complete the Life in the UK test?
- · 15 minutes
- · 30 minutes
- ✓ 45 minutes
- · 90 minutes
Candidates have 45 minutes to answer the 24 questions of the Life in the UK test. That is just under two minutes per question, which is usually plenty of time for someone who has studied the official handbook well.
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18.What score do you need to pass the Life in the UK test?
- · 50 per cent (12 of 24 correct)
- · 60 per cent (15 of 24 correct)
- ✓ 75 per cent (18 of 24 correct)
- · 100 per cent (24 of 24 correct)
To pass the Life in the UK test you must reach 75 per cent, which means answering at least 18 of the 24 questions correctly. Each attempt is paid for separately, and gov.uk says you can rebook as many times as you need.
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19.Where can the Life in the UK test be taken?
- · At home on any computer
- · At any public library without booking
- · At a post office counter
- ✓ Only at an approved test centre
The Life in the UK test must be booked online through the official service and taken in person at an approved test centre. Candidates bring identification, and tests taken anywhere else are not accepted for immigration purposes.
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20.Which official book are the Life in the UK test questions based on?
- ✓ Life in the United Kingdom: A Guide for New Residents
- · The British Constitution Explained
- · A History of the English-Speaking Peoples
- · The Highway Code
All the questions in the test come from the official handbook Life in the United Kingdom: A Guide for New Residents, published for the Home Office. The current edition is the third, and candidates are only tested on its content.
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21.Which group does NOT normally need to take the Life in the UK test when applying for settlement or citizenship?
- ✓ People aged 65 or over
- · People aged 30 to 40
- · People who have lived in London
- · People who speak two languages
Applicants under 18 and those aged 65 or over do not normally need to pass the Life in the UK test. Some people with a long-term physical or mental condition can also be exempted on medical evidence.
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22.Is this statement TRUE or FALSE? If you fail the Life in the UK test, you are not allowed to take it again.
- · True
- ✓ False
The statement is false. A candidate who fails the Life in the UK test can rebook it as many times as needed. Each attempt has to be booked and paid for again, so careful study of the handbook before the first attempt saves time and money.
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23.Alongside the Life in the UK test, applicants usually have to show English speaking and listening skills at which minimum level?
- · A1 on the Common European Framework of Reference
- ✓ B1 on the Common European Framework of Reference
- · C2 on the Common European Framework of Reference
- · No level is required
Most applicants for settlement or citizenship must prove they can speak and listen in English at level B1 or above of the Common European Framework of Reference, or hold a degree taught in English, unless an exemption applies.
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24.Passing the Life in the UK test is one of the requirements for which applications?
- · A visitor visa
- · A UK driving licence
- · Opening a bank account
- ✓ Settlement (indefinite leave to remain) and British citizenship
The Life in the UK test is required for most people applying for indefinite leave to remain, also called settlement, and for those applying to become British citizens by naturalisation. It is not needed for short-term visas.
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25.At a citizenship ceremony, what can a person who does not wish to swear by God do instead of taking the oath?
- · Sign a contract with the council
- · Skip the ceremony entirely
- · Pay an extra fee
- ✓ Make a solemn affirmation
New citizens make either an oath of allegiance, which refers to God, or an affirmation, which has the same legal effect without religious words. Everyone then makes the citizenship pledge to the United Kingdom.
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26.Who organises citizenship ceremonies for new British citizens?
- ✓ The local authority
- · The Supreme Court
- · The Prime Minister's office
- · The applicant's employer
Citizenship ceremonies are organised by local authorities. Successful applicants receive an invitation from the Home Office and then arrange their ceremony, which must normally take place within three months of the invitation.
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27.Within what period must you normally attend your citizenship ceremony after receiving your invitation from the Home Office?
- · 2 years
- ✓ 3 months
- · 5 years
- · 7 days
Applicants approved for British citizenship must normally attend a ceremony within three months of receiving their invitation from the Home Office. A person only becomes a citizen once they have made the oath or affirmation and the pledge.
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28.What do new citizens receive at the end of their citizenship ceremony?
- · A British passport
- ✓ Their certificate of British citizenship
- · A National Insurance number
- · A free television licence
At the end of the ceremony new citizens are given their certificate of British citizenship and usually a welcome pack. A British passport is not issued at the ceremony; it must be applied for separately afterwards.
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29.In the citizenship pledge, what do new citizens promise to do with the laws of the United Kingdom?
- · Rewrite them
- · Ignore those they dislike
- · Follow them only in public
- ✓ Observe them faithfully
The citizenship pledge is a promise of loyalty to the United Kingdom. New citizens commit to respecting its rights and freedoms, upholding its democratic values, observing its laws faithfully and fulfilling their duties as citizens.
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30.Does UK law require you to give up your other nationality when you become a British citizen?
- ✓ No, UK law allows dual nationality
- · Yes, always
- · Yes, unless you marry a British citizen
- · Only if you were born in Europe
The United Kingdom allows its citizens to hold another nationality at the same time. Whether you can keep your original nationality depends on the law of that other country, so applicants should check its rules.
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31.Which UK law made the rights in the European Convention on Human Rights directly enforceable in UK courts?
- · The Bill of Rights 1689
- ✓ The Human Rights Act 1998
- · The Reform Act 1832
- · The Equality Act 2010
The Human Rights Act 1998 brought the rights of the European Convention on Human Rights into UK law. People can rely on rights such as the right to life, liberty and a fair trial directly in courts in the UK.
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32.Which Act brought together laws protecting people in England, Scotland and Wales from discrimination at work and in services?
- · The Magna Carta
- ✓ The Equality Act 2010
- · The Act of Union 1707
- · The Human Rights Act 1998
The Equality Act 2010 combined earlier anti-discrimination laws for Great Britain into one Act. It protects people from unfair treatment because of characteristics such as age, disability, race, religion, sex and sexual orientation.
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33.Is this statement TRUE or FALSE? In the UK, it is a criminal offence to force someone to marry against their will.
- ✓ True
- · False
Marriage in the UK must be entered into freely by both people. Forcing someone to marry, including taking them abroad for that purpose, is a criminal offence, and courts can also issue orders to protect people at risk.
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34.How does UK law treat violence by one partner against the other within a marriage or relationship?
- · It is a private family matter
- · It is allowed if no one is injured
- · It is only a crime outside the home
- ✓ It is a crime, whether or not the couple are married
Domestic abuse is a serious crime in the UK. Violence, threats and controlling behaviour against a partner are illegal, including within marriage, and anyone at risk can seek help from the police or specialist support services.
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35.What is the legal position of female genital mutilation (FGM) in the UK?
- ✓ It is illegal, including arranging for it to be done abroad
- · It is legal with parental consent
- · It is legal if done by a doctor
- · It is only illegal for adults
Female genital mutilation is a crime in the UK. It is also an offence to take a girl abroad for FGM or to help arrange it, and those found guilty can face a long prison sentence.
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36.Which of these rights do women in the UK have on the same terms as men?
- ✓ The right to work, own property and vote
- · Only the right to vote
- · Only the right to own property
- · None, these depend on their husband
Women and men in the UK have equal rights in law. Women can work, own and inherit property, vote and stand for election, and it is unlawful to pay them less than men for doing the same or equivalent work.
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37.Can newspapers in the UK publish articles criticising the government?
- · No, the government must approve every article
- ✓ Yes, the UK has a free press
- · Only during election campaigns
- · Only if the monarch agrees
The UK has a free press, so newspapers, broadcasters and websites can report on and criticise the government. Like everyone else, the media must still obey the law, for example on defamation and contempt of court.
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38.What is permanent residence in the UK commonly called in official language?
- · Temporary admission
- · Visitor status
- ✓ Indefinite leave to remain
- · Leave to enter for six months
Settlement in the UK is officially called indefinite leave to remain. It allows a person to live, work and study in the UK without time limits, and it is usually a step towards applying for British citizenship.
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39.Who is expected to share the fundamental principles of British life?
- · Only people born in the UK
- · Only members of the armed forces
- · Only people who own a home
- ✓ Everyone who lives in the UK, whatever their background
The fundamental principles of British life, such as democracy, the rule of law and tolerance, are shared values for all residents. They apply equally to people born in the UK and to those who have come to settle.
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40.Which of these is a freedom that people in the UK can enjoy under the rules of democracy?
- ✓ Taking part in the election of a government
- · Choosing which laws to obey
- · Appointing judges personally
- · Avoiding all taxes
One of the freedoms of life in the UK is the right of eligible citizens to take part in choosing a government through free elections. Voting is by secret ballot, so nobody can force a person to vote a certain way.
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41.Which of these is one of the freedoms that the UK offers to everyone who lives here?
- ✓ The right to a fair trial
- · The right to choose which laws to obey
- · The right to free housing for life
- · The right to vote from the age of 16 in every election
A fair trial before an independent court is one of the basic freedoms of life in the UK, together with freedom of belief, freedom of speech, freedom from unfair discrimination and the right to take part in electing a government.
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42.Is this statement TRUE or FALSE? Freedom from unfair discrimination is one of the freedoms offered in the UK.
- ✓ True
- · False
True. People in the UK are protected from being treated unfairly because of characteristics such as race, religion, sex, disability or sexual orientation, and the law gives them ways to challenge such treatment.
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43.In the citizenship pledge, which values do new citizens promise to uphold?
- · The values of their former country
- ✓ Democratic values
- · The values of one political party
- · Military values
In the pledge, new citizens give their loyalty to the United Kingdom, respect its rights and freedoms, uphold its democratic values, observe its laws faithfully and fulfil their duties as British citizens.
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44.Treating other people with fairness, whatever their background, is best described as what?
- · An optional custom
- · A rule only for public servants
- ✓ A responsibility of living in the UK
- · A requirement only for citizens born abroad
Treating others fairly sits on the list of responsibilities expected of everyone who lives in the UK, alongside obeying the law, respecting the rights of others and looking after yourself, your family and your area.
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45.Which of these is an example of taking part in community life?
- · Refusing to register to vote
- · Avoiding contact with neighbours
- · Ignoring local elections
- ✓ Volunteering at a local charity
Volunteering, helping at a school or joining a residents' group are ways of taking part in community life, which is one of the principles of British society and helps people get to know their neighbours.
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46.Where do the fundamental values of British life come from?
- ✓ The history and traditions of the UK, protected by law, customs and expectations
- · A single written law passed in 1945
- · The rules of the Commonwealth
- · A decision of the Supreme Court in 2009
British values grew out of the country's long history and traditions. They are protected by law and by customs and expectations, rather than set out in one founding document.
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47.Which TWO of these are fundamental principles of British life? Choose the option that names both.
- · Hereditary rule and censorship
- ✓ Tolerance and individual liberty
- · Compulsory religion and military service
- · Collective farming and a single party
Tolerance of people with different faiths and beliefs and individual liberty are both on the list of fundamental principles, with democracy, the rule of law and participation in community life.
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48.Is this statement TRUE or FALSE? People living in the UK are expected to respect the right of others to hold opinions different from their own.
- ✓ True
- · False
True. Respecting the rights of others, including their right to their own opinions, is one of the responsibilities of living in the UK, even where you strongly disagree with those opinions.
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49.Looking after the area where you live and the environment is one of the responsibilities of residents. Which action matches it?
- · Parking on the pavement
- · Dumping rubbish in a park
- ✓ Recycling household waste
- · Playing loud music late at night
Recycling, keeping your street clean and respecting shared spaces are practical ways of looking after the area in which you live and the wider environment.
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50.What must most applicants for settlement or citizenship do to show their knowledge of life in the UK?
- · Write an essay about British history
- · Attend a course at a university
- · Sit an interview with their local MP
- ✓ Pass the Life in the UK Test
Unless they are exempt, applicants for settlement or naturalisation show their knowledge of British life by passing the Life in the UK Test, a computer test of 24 multiple-choice questions.
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51.Is this statement TRUE or FALSE? You can choose to make an affirmation instead of swearing an oath at a citizenship ceremony.
- ✓ True
- · False
True. A new citizen who prefers not to swear by God makes a solemn affirmation of allegiance instead. Both have the same legal effect, and both are followed by the citizenship pledge.
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52.Which of these is a freedom of belief in the UK?
- ✓ People may follow a religion, change it or have none
- · Every resident must attend church on Sundays
- · Only Christian festivals may be celebrated in public
- · Religious groups need government permission to meet
Freedom of belief and religion means that people can follow any faith, change their religion or have no religion at all, and practise their beliefs within the law.
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53.Why is it important to be able to speak English when you live in the UK?
- · It is needed to own a pet
- ✓ It helps you take part in community life and work
- · It is required to use public parks
- · It is needed to open a window
Being able to speak English, Welsh or Scottish Gaelic helps new residents find work, deal with public services and take a full part in their community, which is why applicants must show their language skills.
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54.Which of these statements about the law in the UK is correct?
- · Rich people can buy exemptions from the law
- · Laws only apply to people born in the UK
- ✓ The same law applies to everyone, including people in power
- · The police can create new criminal offences
Under the rule of law, the law applies equally to everyone. Ministers, police officers and judges must all obey it, and only Parliament and the devolved legislatures make new laws.
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55.What should you do if you think you have been treated unfairly at work because of your religion?
- · Accept it, as there is no protection
- · Ask your MP to fire your manager
- · Report it to your bank
- ✓ Seek advice, for example from Citizens Advice or a solicitor
Unfair discrimination at work is against the law. People who believe they have been discriminated against can get free advice, for example from Citizens Advice, and can take a claim to an employment tribunal.
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56.Is this statement TRUE or FALSE? A British citizen can be a citizen of another country at the same time.
- ✓ True
- · False
True. UK law allows dual nationality, so becoming British does not in itself mean giving up another citizenship. Some other countries do not allow it, so applicants check the rules of their own country.
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57.Which right lets people in the UK express their opinions in public, within the law?
- ✓ Freedom of speech
- · Parliamentary privilege
- · Right of abode
- · Habeas corpus
Freedom of speech lets people say and write what they think, including criticising the government, as long as they do not break laws such as those against inciting violence or racial hatred.
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58.Who is expected to obey the law in the UK?
- · Only British citizens
- ✓ Everyone who lives in or visits the UK
- · Only adults born in the UK
- · Only people who pay income tax
The law applies to everyone in the UK, whatever their nationality or immigration status. Visitors, residents and citizens all have to respect it, and nobody is above it.
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59.Which document is a new citizen given at the citizenship ceremony?
- · A driving licence
- · A national insurance card
- ✓ A certificate of registration or naturalisation
- · A tax return
At the end of the ceremony each new citizen receives a certificate of naturalisation or registration. It is the proof of British citizenship needed, for example, to apply for a first British passport.
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60.Which of these is NOT a responsibility of residents in the UK?
- · Obeying the law
- · Looking after yourself and your family
- · Respecting the rights of others
- ✓ Joining a political party
Joining a political party is a free choice, not a responsibility. Obeying the law, respecting others, treating people fairly, looking after your family and your area are the responsibilities expected of residents.
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The values and principles of the UK
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questions in this chapter, 300 in the whole bank
Open a question to see the four options, the right answer and the fact behind it.
Chapter 1 of the handbook, The values and principles of the UK, sets out the fundamental principles of British life (democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs, and participation in community life), the responsibilities and freedoms that come with living in the UK, and practical points about becoming a permanent resident: the Life in the UK Test itself and the citizenship ceremony. Our bank holds 60 questions on it, out of 300, so it supplies about 5 of the 24 questions in each of our mocks. Few of them need a date. What they test is whether you can tell a principle from a responsibility, and a responsibility from a freedom, because the wrong options are usually real items from the neighbouring list. A missed point here costs exactly as much as a missed battle in the history chapter, and with only 6 errors allowed before you fall below 18, it is worth an evening of focused revision.
How much of a mock comes from one chapter?
Questions in this chapter
60
| Share of our bank | 20% |
| Expected in a 24-question mock | about 5 |
| Whole bank | 300 |
Our mocks draw from each chapter in proportion to our bank. The official spread by chapter is not published.
Questions, dates and fees by Radif Partners · Editorial policy · Method
What this chapter covers
The chapter frames the rest of the handbook. It opens with the principles everyone living in the UK is expected to share, whatever their background, then lists what residents owe the community and what the community guarantees in return. It closes with the route to settlement: the test, the English requirement, and what happens at a citizenship ceremony. Our questions follow that order loosely and fall into three families.
| Family | Typical question in our bank | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| Principles | Which principle means that people are free to make their own choices about their lives, as long as they stay within the law? | Individual liberty |
| Responsibilities and freedoms | Which of these is NOT a responsibility of residents in the UK? | Joining a political party |
| Becoming a resident or citizen | At a citizenship ceremony, what can a person who does not wish to swear by God do instead of taking the oath? | Make a solemn affirmation |
How the questions are built
Most chapter 1 questions describe a situation and ask you to name what it shows. "Not dropping litter" points to looking after the area you live in; an employer turning down a candidate because of their ethnic background points to unlawful discrimination; a neighbour whose politics you dislike points to respecting the rights of others. The skill tested is matching a concrete example to an abstract label.
The rest are direct recall: which law brought the European Convention on Human Rights into UK courts (the Human Rights Act 1998), which Act gathered anti-discrimination rules for Great Britain (the Equality Act 2010), what a new citizen receives at the end of the ceremony (a certificate, not a passport). These are short facts with one right answer and are quick to learn.
The traps candidates fall into
Swapping the lists. "Treating others with fairness" is a responsibility; "freedom from unfair discrimination" is a freedom. They sound alike and appear together as options. Draw two columns on paper and sort every item the bank mentions into one or the other.
Choosing the generous answer. Options such as "joining a political party" or "voting in every election" sound like good citizenship, but neither is on the list of responsibilities. The question asks what the handbook lists, not what seems admirable.
Missing the NOT. A question such as "Which of these is NOT protected by freedom of speech?" flips the logic: three options are protected, the one that encourages violence is not. Read the stem twice when it contains a negative.
Ceremony details. An oath mentions God, an affirmation does not, and both carry the same legal effect; the pledge follows either one. Questions also ask who organises ceremonies (the local authority) and what you receive there.
How to revise it in one evening
Read the whole chapter in the bank above with the answers open: 60 questions take about forty minutes. Then hide the answers and go through again, saying each answer aloud. Finish with two practice sets filtered on this chapter. Because the facts recur across questions, most candidates reach nine or ten out of ten by the second set, and the chapter then needs only a quick reread in the week of the test.
The tool under this section shows how many questions a 24-question mock is likely to draw from chapter 1 in our engine. Once it is secure, move to chapter 2 on the geography and symbols of the UK, which is similarly compact.
A note on where the facts come from
gov.uk says the test covers only the handbook's content, and our questions check facts stated there, in our own words. None of them is a question used at a test centre. The gov.uk Life in the UK Test page sets out the format of the real test and the booking rules.