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The values and principles of the UK: practice questions
This chapter sets out the fundamental principles of British life, the responsibilities and freedoms everyone in the UK shares, and the promises new citizens make at their citizenship ceremony. It also explains how to become a permanent resident and how the test itself works. It is short, so these are easy marks if you know it.
All 22 questions and answers in this chapter
Use this list to revise. Open a question to see the answer and a short explanation.
1. Which TWO of these are fundamental principles of British life?
Answer: Democracy and The rule of law
The fundamental principles include democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs, and participation in community life.
2. Which of these is NOT one of the fundamental principles of British life?
Answer: Loyalty to one political party
Loyalty to a political party is not a principle of British life. People are free to support any party, or none.
3. Is the following statement true or false? People applying for citizenship or permanent residence must be able to speak and read English.
Answer: True
To become a permanent resident or citizen you need to speak and read English and have a good understanding of life in the UK. That means passing this test and showing English speaking and listening skills at B1 level.
4. Which of these is a responsibility that UK residents should accept?
Answer: To respect and obey the law
Residents should respect and obey the law, respect the rights of others (including their right to their own opinions), treat others with fairness, look after themselves and their family, and look after the area they live in and the environment.
5. Which TWO freedoms does the UK offer to everyone?
Answer: Freedom of speech and A right to a fair trial
In return for these responsibilities the UK offers 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.
6. Is the following statement true or false? As part of the citizenship ceremony, new citizens pledge to uphold the values of the UK.
Answer: True
At the citizenship ceremony new citizens make a pledge to uphold the UK's values, including its rights, freedoms, democratic values and laws.
7. Which of these is part of the pledge made by new citizens?
Answer: I will uphold its democratic values
In the pledge, new citizens promise loyalty to the UK, respect for its rights and freedoms, to uphold its democratic values, to observe its laws faithfully and to fulfil their duties and obligations as a British citizen.
8. Is the following statement true or false? The UK offers freedom from unfair discrimination.
Answer: True
Freedom from unfair discrimination is one of the freedoms the UK offers to all its citizens and permanent residents.
9. British values are based on which of the following?
Answer: History and traditions
British values are based on history and traditions, and are protected by law, customs and expectations.
10. Which TWO of these are responsibilities of people living in the UK?
Answer: Look after yourself and your family and Look after the area in which you live and the environment
Residents should look after themselves and their family, and look after the area they live in and the environment.
11. If you wish to be a permanent resident or citizen of the UK, you should:
Answer: Respect the laws, values and traditions of the UK
Becoming a permanent resident or citizen means accepting the responsibilities and freedoms of British life, including respecting its laws, values and traditions.
12. Is the following statement true or false? Treating others with fairness is a responsibility of people living in the UK.
Answer: True
Treating others with fairness is one of the shared responsibilities listed for UK residents.
13. Is the following statement true or false? There is no place in British society for extremism or intolerance.
Answer: True
British values are protected by law, customs and expectations, and extremism and intolerance have no place in British society.
14. At what level must applicants show English speaking and listening skills?
Answer: B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference
Applicants must produce acceptable evidence of English speaking and listening at B1 of the CEFR, which is equivalent to ESOL Entry Level 3.
15. How many questions are there in the Life in the UK test?
Answer: 24
The test has 24 questions about important aspects of life in the UK, drawn from all parts of the handbook.
16. Is the following statement true or false? The Life in the UK test can only ever be taken in English.
Answer: False
The test is usually taken in English, but special arrangements can be made to take it in Welsh or Scottish Gaelic.
17. Where can you take the Life in the UK test?
Answer: At a registered and approved Life in the UK test centre
You can only take the test at a registered and approved test centre. The Home Office only accepts certificates from these centres.
18. Is the following statement true or false? You can book the Life in the UK test online only.
Answer: True
The test can only be booked online, through the official Life in the UK test page on gov.uk.
19. Is the following statement true or false? You need to take identification and proof of your address with you to the test.
Answer: True
If you do not bring identification and proof of address, you will not be able to take the test.
20. Is the following statement true or false? The test asks you to remember the dates of birth and death of famous people.
Answer: False
Questions cover all parts of the handbook, but you will not need to remember dates of birth or death.
21. Which of these is a freedom that the UK offers to its residents?
Answer: Freedom of belief and religion
Freedom of belief and religion is one of the freedoms the UK offers, alongside freedom of speech, freedom from unfair discrimination, a right to a fair trial and a right to join in the election of a government.
22. Respecting the rights of others includes respecting their right to what?
Answer: Their own opinions
One of the responsibilities of living in the UK is to respect the rights of others, including their right to their own opinions.
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