British values, rights and responsibilities, and what it means to become a UK citizen. Below are practice questions with the answer and a plain-English explanation. Prefer to practise interactively with a timer? Take a free mock test.
Which of these is a fundamental principle of British life?
- A. The rule of law
- B. Free housing for all
- C. Compulsory voting
- D. A national identity card
Answer: A. The rule of law
The fundamental principles of British life include democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs.
Tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs is best described as:
- A. Discouraged in the UK
- B. A fundamental principle of British life
- C. Required only of citizens
- D. Limited to certain regions
Answer: B. A fundamental principle of British life
Tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs is one of the fundamental principles of British life, alongside democracy, the rule of law and individual liberty.
Which of these is one of the fundamental principles of British life?
- A. Participation in community life
- B. Paying no taxes
- C. Supporting one football team
- D. Owning a home
Answer: A. Participation in community life
Participation in community life is a fundamental principle, along with democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and tolerance.
The UK is best described as a:
- A. dictatorship
- B. parliamentary democracy
- C. absolute monarchy
- D. military state
Answer: B. parliamentary democracy
The UK is a parliamentary democracy, in which people elect representatives to make decisions on their behalf.
What does 'the rule of law' mean?
- A. Only citizens must obey laws
- B. Everyone, including those in power, must obey the law
- C. The monarch makes all laws
- D. Laws apply only in England
Answer: B. Everyone, including those in power, must obey the law
The rule of law means that everyone, including the most powerful, is subject to the law and must obey it.
Individual liberty is:
- A. a fundamental principle of British life
- B. against the law
- C. only for the wealthy
- D. granted only to citizens
Answer: A. a fundamental principle of British life
Individual liberty - the freedom to live your life within the law - is a fundamental principle of British life.
Treating others with fairness is:
- A. discouraged
- B. one of the values residents should uphold
- C. only required at work
- D. against British tradition
Answer: B. one of the values residents should uphold
Treating others with fairness is one of the core values residents and citizens are expected to uphold.
Treating someone unfairly because of their race or religion is:
- A. encouraged
- B. against the law
- C. a personal choice
- D. only wrong at work
Answer: B. against the law
Discrimination on grounds such as race, religion, sex or disability is against the law in the UK.
Extremism, which goes against fundamental British values, is:
- A. encouraged
- B. not acceptable in the UK
- C. required of citizens
- D. only a problem abroad
Answer: B. not acceptable in the UK
Extremism is the vocal or active opposition to fundamental British values such as democracy and the rule of law, and is not acceptable.
How should you treat other people, according to the values of the UK?
- A. Only people you agree with
- B. With courtesy and fairness
- C. However you wish
- D. Only your own family
Answer: B. With courtesy and fairness
People in the UK are expected to treat others with courtesy, fairness and respect, whatever their background.
Freedom of speech is best described as:
- A. against the law
- B. a right people in the UK enjoy
- C. granted only to citizens
- D. limited to politicians
Answer: B. a right people in the UK enjoy
Freedom of speech is one of the freedoms that comes with living in a democratic society, exercised within the law.
Democracy, a fundamental principle of British life, means that:
- A. the monarch makes all decisions
- B. people choose their government through elections
- C. only the wealthy can vote
- D. laws are made by judges
Answer: B. people choose their government through elections
In a democracy, people elect representatives who make decisions on their behalf.
People in the UK should be treated equally regardless of their race, religion, age, sex, disability or:
- A. sexuality
- B. postcode
- C. accent
- D. income
Answer: A. sexuality
UK law protects people from discrimination on grounds including race, religion, sex, age, disability and sexuality.
The values and principles of the UK are based on its history and traditions and are protected by:
- A. the weather
- B. law, customs and expectations
- C. football clubs
- D. the monarchy alone
Answer: B. law, customs and expectations
British values are based on history and tradition and are protected by law, customs and shared expectations.
Which behaviour goes against fundamental British values?
- A. Treating people fairly
- B. Discriminating against people because of their religion
- C. Voting in elections
- D. Volunteering
Answer: B. Discriminating against people because of their religion
Discrimination on the basis of religion goes against the values of tolerance and equality.
Individual liberty, one of Britain's fundamental values, means the freedom to:
- A. ignore all laws
- B. live your life and hold your own views within the law
- C. avoid paying tax
- D. do anything without limit
Answer: B. live your life and hold your own views within the law
Individual liberty is the freedom to live as you choose and hold your own beliefs, within the law.
Which of these is NOT one of the fundamental principles of British life?
- A. Democracy
- B. The rule of law
- C. A guaranteed government job
- D. Individual liberty
Answer: C. A guaranteed government job
The fundamental principles include democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, tolerance and participation - not a guaranteed government job.
In a democracy, disagreements are settled through:
- A. violence
- B. voting and free debate
- C. silence
- D. the army
Answer: B. voting and free debate
In a democratic society, free debate, peaceful protest and voting are how decisions and disagreements are settled.
Allowing people peacefully to express views you disagree with is a sign of:
- A. weakness
- B. tolerance
- C. cowardice
- D. extremism
Answer: B. tolerance
Tolerance of those with different opinions and beliefs is a fundamental British value.
Treating men and women equally is:
- A. old-fashioned
- B. part of British values
- C. only legal at work
- D. optional
Answer: B. part of British values
Equality between men and women is part of the values of fairness and equal treatment in the UK.
Which behaviour helps make Britain a tolerant society?
- A. Respecting people of different faiths and beliefs
- B. Insisting everyone share the same religion
- C. Punishing minority views
- D. Avoiding contact with neighbours
Answer: A. Respecting people of different faiths and beliefs
Tolerance of different faiths and beliefs is a fundamental British value and helps create a peaceful society.
Treating someone unfairly because of their religion or race in the UK is:
- A. against the law
- B. encouraged
- C. allowed at work
- D. a civic duty
Answer: A. against the law
It is against the law to discriminate against someone because of their religion, race, sex or other protected characteristics.
Individual liberty, as a fundamental principle of British life, means people are:
- A. free to live as they choose within the law
- B. free to ignore all laws
- C. required to follow one religion
- D. not allowed to protest
Answer: A. free to live as they choose within the law
Individual liberty means people are free to make their own choices and live as they wish, provided they stay within the law.
Which of these completes the fundamental principles: democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and...?
- A. tolerance of different faiths and beliefs
- B. compulsory religion
- C. fixed social classes
- D. censorship of the press
Answer: A. tolerance of different faiths and beliefs
A fundamental principle of British life is tolerance of, and respect for, those with different faiths and beliefs.
Under the rule of law, who is required to obey the law?
- A. only foreign nationals
- B. everyone, including the government
- C. only people under 18
- D. only those who have been to court
Answer: B. everyone, including the government
The rule of law means no one is above the law - everyone, including people in power, must obey it.
In a democracy, government is ultimately based on:
- A. the will of the people expressed through elections
- B. the decisions of the army
- C. inherited family titles
- D. the wealthiest citizens
Answer: A. the will of the people expressed through elections
In a democracy the people choose their government through regular elections.
In the UK, treating people unfairly because of their sex or disability is:
- A. allowed in private firms
- B. against the law
- C. encouraged by the government
- D. only illegal in Scotland
Answer: B. against the law
It is against the law to discriminate against people because of characteristics such as sex, disability, race, religion or age.
Tolerance and respect for others means people in the UK should:
- A. accept others who hold different beliefs
- B. follow only one religion
- C. avoid people from other countries
- D. report neighbours of other faiths
Answer: A. accept others who hold different beliefs
Tolerance of, and respect for, those with different faiths and beliefs is a fundamental value.
Individual liberty means people are free to:
- A. do whatever they like with no limits
- B. make their own choices within the law
- C. ignore the rights of others
- D. avoid paying for anything
Answer: B. make their own choices within the law
Individual liberty means being free to make your own decisions and live as you choose, as long as you stay within the law.
Treating others politely and fairly in everyday life reflects the value of:
- A. mutual respect
- B. strict hierarchy
- C. national pride only
- D. financial success
Answer: A. mutual respect
Respect and good manners towards others are part of the shared values of life in the UK.
Which of the following is a responsibility you accept when you become a permanent resident or citizen of the UK?
- A. To join a political party
- B. To respect and obey the law
- C. To attend church regularly
- D. To serve in the armed forces
Answer: B. To respect and obey the law
You agree to respect and obey the law, treat others with fairness, and look after yourself and your family. There is no requirement to join a party, attend church or serve in the forces.
Looking after the environment is described in the handbook as:
- A. illegal
- B. a value that residents should support
- C. only the government's job
- D. optional for citizens
Answer: B. a value that residents should support
Looking after the environment, and the area in which you live, is one of the values and responsibilities residents are expected to support.
In the UK, domestic violence is:
- A. a private family matter only
- B. a criminal offence
- C. allowed in some cases
- D. not covered by the law
Answer: B. a criminal offence
Domestic violence is a serious crime in the UK. The police and courts take it very seriously and there is support for victims.
Female genital mutilation (FGM) is:
- A. legal with consent
- B. illegal in the UK
- C. a religious requirement
- D. only illegal abroad
Answer: B. illegal in the UK
FGM is illegal in the UK. It is a form of child abuse and a serious criminal offence.
Forcing someone to marry against their will is:
- A. acceptable in some communities
- B. a criminal offence in the UK
- C. a private family decision
- D. only wrong if the person is under 16
Answer: B. a criminal offence in the UK
Forced marriage is a criminal offence in the UK. It is different from an arranged marriage, which both people freely agree to.
A core responsibility of everyone living in the UK is to:
- A. join a political party
- B. respect the rights of others
- C. attend a place of worship
- D. support a sports team
Answer: B. respect the rights of others
Respecting the rights of other people is a basic responsibility shared by everyone who lives in the UK.
Looking after yourself and your family is described as:
- A. the government's job
- B. a responsibility of residents and citizens
- C. optional
- D. against the law
Answer: B. a responsibility of residents and citizens
Looking after yourself and your family is one of the responsibilities that comes with living in the UK.
Which of these is a right enjoyed by people in the UK?
- A. Free foreign travel paid by the state
- B. The right to a fair trial
- C. A guaranteed job
- D. Free housing
Answer: B. The right to a fair trial
Rights in the UK include freedom of belief, freedom of speech and the right to a fair trial.
Standing for election to public office in the UK is:
- A. forbidden to most people
- B. a right open to those who are eligible
- C. limited to the nobility
- D. decided by the monarch
Answer: B. a right open to those who are eligible
Taking part in public life, including standing for office, is a right open to eligible people.
Voting in elections is both a right and a way of:
- A. avoiding tax
- B. taking part in democracy
- C. joining the civil service
- D. becoming a peer
Answer: B. taking part in democracy
Voting is a right and an important way of taking part in the democratic process.
The freedom to practise your own religion is:
- A. banned in the UK
- B. a right in the UK
- C. only for citizens
- D. limited to certain areas
Answer: B. a right in the UK
Freedom of religion is one of the freedoms enjoyed by people living in the UK.
UK law protects people from:
- A. unfair discrimination
- B. paying any tax
- C. all forms of criticism
- D. ever working long hours
Answer: A. unfair discrimination
The law protects people from unfair discrimination, for example because of race, sex or religion.
Attacking or abusing someone because of their religion or race is known as a:
- A. misunderstanding
- B. hate crime
- C. minor matter
- D. civil right
Answer: B. hate crime
Crimes motivated by hostility to someone's religion, race or other characteristics are called hate crimes.
An arranged marriage, where both people freely give their consent, is:
- A. illegal in the UK
- B. legal in the UK
- C. the same as a forced marriage
- D. only allowed abroad
Answer: B. legal in the UK
An arranged marriage that both partners freely agree to is legal; a forced marriage, where consent is absent, is a crime.
Which of these is a responsibility of people living in the UK?
- A. Looking after the area in which you live
- B. Joining the army
- C. Attending church weekly
- D. Owning property
Answer: A. Looking after the area in which you live
Looking after yourself, your family and the area where you live are responsibilities of UK residents.
When you become a permanent resident or citizen you gain rights and also accept:
- A. responsibilities
- B. a salary
- C. a free home
- D. a peerage
Answer: A. responsibilities
Becoming a permanent resident or citizen brings rights but also responsibilities, such as obeying the law.
Which of these is a right of people living in the UK?
- A. To join in the election of a government
- B. To avoid all taxes
- C. To ignore the courts
- D. To take others' property
Answer: A. To join in the election of a government
The right to take part in electing a government is one of the rights enjoyed in the UK.
Which of these is expected of everyone in the UK, whether a citizen or not?
- A. Obeying the law
- B. Joining a party
- C. Owning a car
- D. Speaking Welsh
Answer: A. Obeying the law
Everyone in the UK, citizen or not, is expected to obey the law.
Forcing someone to marry against their will can lead to:
- A. a small fine only
- B. criminal prosecution and prison
- C. a warning only
- D. an apology in writing
Answer: B. criminal prosecution and prison
Forced marriage is a criminal offence in the UK and can result in prosecution and imprisonment.
For a marriage to be legal in the UK, both partners must:
- A. be the same age exactly
- B. freely give their consent
- C. be British citizens
- D. be over 30
Answer: B. freely give their consent
A legal marriage requires both partners to give their free consent; otherwise it is a forced marriage and a crime.
If you are on the electoral register and aged 18 to 70, you may be asked to:
- A. serve on a jury
- B. become a judge
- C. join the police
- D. pay no tax
Answer: A. serve on a jury
People on the electoral register aged 18 to 70 can be asked to serve on a jury when called to court.
To be able to vote in elections, you must first:
- A. register on the electoral register
- B. join a political party
- C. own a home
- D. pass a driving test
Answer: A. register on the electoral register
You must register to vote by adding your name to the electoral register, usually through your local council.
The handbook lists 'looking after yourself and your family' as a:
- A. responsibility
- B. right
- C. punishment
- D. law you can be fined for
Answer: A. responsibility
Among the responsibilities of living in the UK is to look after yourself and your family.
Which of these is a right shared by people living in the UK?
- A. freedom of speech
- B. a free car
- C. guaranteed employment
- D. no taxes
Answer: A. freedom of speech
Rights in the UK include freedom of speech, freedom from unfair discrimination and the right to a fair trial.
If you witness a crime, a good citizen is expected to:
- A. report it to the police
- B. ignore it
- C. join in
- D. leave the country
Answer: A. report it to the police
Reporting crime to the police helps keep communities safe and is part of being a good citizen.
Freedom from unfair discrimination in the UK is best described as:
- A. a legal right
- B. a punishment
- C. an optional courtesy
- D. a tax
Answer: A. a legal right
Freedom from unfair discrimination is a legal right; rights also include freedom of speech and freedom of religion.
Obeying the law is best described as:
- A. a responsibility of everyone in the UK
- B. optional for residents
- C. required only of citizens
- D. only for adults over 25
Answer: A. a responsibility of everyone in the UK
Respecting and obeying the law is a responsibility of everyone living in the UK.
Which of these is a way to take part in the democratic process?
- A. standing for election or voting
- B. refusing to pay any taxes
- C. ignoring the news
- D. avoiding all public events
Answer: A. standing for election or voting
People can take part by registering to vote, voting in elections, or even standing for office.
If you disagree with a law in the UK, the appropriate response is to:
- A. ignore it without consequence
- B. campaign to change it through lawful means
- C. use violence to oppose it
- D. leave the country immediately
Answer: B. campaign to change it through lawful means
People are free to campaign to change laws they disagree with, but must still obey the law while it is in force.
The right to a fair trial reflects which fundamental principle?
- A. the rule of law
- B. compulsory voting
- C. a state religion
- D. absolute monarchy
Answer: A. the rule of law
The right to a fair trial is part of the rule of law, which protects everyone equally.
Which of the following is a responsibility, not a right?
- A. voting in an election
- B. treating others with fairness and respect
- C. freedom of speech
- D. a fair trial
Answer: B. treating others with fairness and respect
Treating others with fairness and respect is a responsibility; voting, free speech and a fair trial are rights.
Freedom of speech in the UK means people can:
- A. express their opinions within the law
- B. say anything with no limits at all
- C. never be criticised
- D. only speak about politics
Answer: A. express their opinions within the law
Freedom of speech allows people to express their views, within limits such as laws against inciting violence or hatred.
To apply to become a permanent resident or citizen, most people must pass which test?
- A. A driving test
- B. The Life in the UK test
- C. A medical exam
- D. A first-aid test
Answer: B. The Life in the UK test
Most people applying for settlement (permanent residence) or citizenship must pass the Life in the UK test and meet an English language requirement.
At a citizenship ceremony, new citizens make a pledge and take an oath or affirmation of:
- A. allegiance
- B. secrecy
- C. employment
- D. residence
Answer: A. allegiance
At the citizenship ceremony you swear or affirm an oath of allegiance and make a pledge to respect the rights, freedoms and laws of the UK.
To apply for British citizenship, you usually need to show you can:
- A. play a musical instrument
- B. speak and read English
- C. drive a car
- D. cook British food
Answer: B. speak and read English
Applicants usually need to meet an English language requirement (being able to speak and read English) as well as passing the Life in the UK test.
At a citizenship ceremony, the pledge includes a promise to uphold the UK's:
- A. football teams
- B. democratic values
- C. weather
- D. road network
Answer: B. democratic values
New citizens pledge to respect the rights, freedoms and democratic values of the UK and to uphold its laws.
The Life in the UK test is based on which official publication?
- A. A guide to British cooking
- B. 'Life in the United Kingdom: A Guide for New Residents'
- C. The Highway Code
- D. A tourist guidebook
Answer: B. 'Life in the United Kingdom: A Guide for New Residents'
The test is based on the official handbook 'Life in the United Kingdom: A Guide for New Residents'.
At a citizenship ceremony the oath of allegiance is sworn to:
- A. Parliament
- B. the monarch
- C. the Prime Minister
- D. the local council
Answer: B. the monarch
New citizens swear (or affirm) an oath of allegiance to the monarch and pledge loyalty to the UK.
To meet the 'knowledge of language and life' requirement, applicants must pass the test and show skills in:
- A. mathematics
- B. the English language
- C. driving
- D. first aid
Answer: B. the English language
Applicants must pass the Life in the UK test and demonstrate their knowledge of the English language.
To apply for British citizenship, you must show that you are of good:
- A. luck
- B. character
- C. fortune
- D. standing in sport
Answer: B. character
Applicants for British citizenship must demonstrate that they are of good character.
At a citizenship ceremony, new citizens promise to give their loyalty to:
- A. their old country
- B. the United Kingdom
- C. a political party
- D. their employer
Answer: B. the United Kingdom
New citizens pledge loyalty to the United Kingdom and to respect its rights, freedoms and laws.
Which book do you study to prepare for the Life in the UK test?
- A. Life in the United Kingdom: A Guide for New Residents
- B. The Highway Code
- C. The UK written constitution
- D. Magna Carta
Answer: A. Life in the United Kingdom: A Guide for New Residents
The test is based on the official handbook 'Life in the United Kingdom: A Guide for New Residents'.
To apply for permanent residence or citizenship, you usually need to show that you can:
- A. speak and read English
- B. speak French
- C. play a national sport
- D. name every monarch
Answer: A. speak and read English
Applicants normally need a good understanding of English (or Welsh or Scottish Gaelic) and of life in the UK.
At a citizenship ceremony, new citizens make a pledge to:
- A. respect the rights, freedoms and laws of the UK
- B. give up their first language
- C. pay a higher rate of tax
- D. serve in the armed forces
Answer: A. respect the rights, freedoms and laws of the UK
New citizens swear or affirm loyalty and pledge to respect the rights, freedoms and laws of the UK.
A citizenship ceremony usually takes place after a person has:
- A. won an election
- B. been granted British citizenship
- C. bought a house
- D. passed a driving test
Answer: B. been granted British citizenship
People granted British citizenship attend a ceremony where they make a pledge and take an oath or affirmation.
At the citizenship ceremony, new citizens receive a:
- A. certificate of British citizenship
- B. driving licence
- C. passport on the day
- D. tax refund
Answer: A. certificate of British citizenship
New citizens are presented with a certificate of British citizenship at the ceremony.
The Life in the UK test is normally required for people applying to:
- A. visit the UK as a tourist
- B. settle permanently or become a citizen
- C. open a bank account
- D. enrol a child in school
Answer: B. settle permanently or become a citizen
The test is a requirement for those seeking permanent residence (settlement) or naturalisation as a citizen.
Alongside the Life in the UK test, applicants usually must show they can:
- A. speak and understand English
- B. memorise the national anthem
- C. name all UK monarchs
- D. run a business
Answer: A. speak and understand English
Applicants usually need to show they can speak and understand English to a required standard.
Which statement about the oath at a citizenship ceremony is correct?
- A. new citizens may swear it or make an affirmation instead
- B. it must be sung
- C. it is taken in private only
- D. it is optional and rarely used
Answer: A. new citizens may swear it or make an affirmation instead
New citizens either swear an oath (referring to God) or make a solemn affirmation, then make the citizenship pledge.
The official handbook for the test is 'Life in the United Kingdom: A Guide for ___'.
- A. New Residents
- B. Tourists
- C. Students Abroad
- D. Business Owners
Answer: A. New Residents
The full title of the handbook is 'Life in the United Kingdom: A Guide for New Residents'.
Which of these is a way to be a good citizen and contribute to your community?
- A. Avoiding your neighbours
- B. Volunteering to help others
- C. Refusing to pay taxes
- D. Ignoring local issues
Answer: B. Volunteering to help others
Volunteering and helping others is a good way to take part in community life, which is one of the values of British society.
Which of these is an example of taking part in the life of your community?
- A. Joining a local voluntary group
- B. Avoiding all your neighbours
- C. Never leaving your home
- D. Refusing to recycle
Answer: A. Joining a local voluntary group
Joining local groups, volunteering and helping neighbours are all ways of taking part in community life.
Which of these is a simple way to look after the environment?
- A. Recycling your household waste
- B. Dropping litter in the street
- C. Wasting water
- D. Leaving lights on
Answer: A. Recycling your household waste
Recycling, walking instead of driving and not wasting resources are everyday ways of looking after the environment.
Becoming a school governor is an example of:
- A. paid government work
- B. volunteering and taking part in your community
- C. a legal requirement
- D. joining a political party
Answer: B. volunteering and taking part in your community
Helping as a school governor is a way of volunteering and contributing to the local community.
Giving blood and donating to charity are examples of:
- A. breaking the law
- B. helping others in the community
- C. political campaigning
- D. paying taxes
Answer: B. helping others in the community
Helping others, for example by giving blood or to charity, is part of being a good citizen.
Respecting other people's property is part of:
- A. being a good citizen and obeying the law
- B. an optional courtesy only
- C. tax law only
- D. religious practice
Answer: A. being a good citizen and obeying the law
Respecting others and their property is part of obeying the law and being a good citizen.
Sponsoring a local charity event is an example of:
- A. breaking the law
- B. contributing to community life
- C. tax evasion
- D. political extremism
Answer: B. contributing to community life
Supporting local events and charities is a way of contributing to community life.
Helping out at a local foodbank is an example of:
- A. volunteering
- B. paid employment
- C. a legal duty
- D. political campaigning
Answer: A. volunteering
Helping at a foodbank is a form of volunteering and supporting your community.
Looking after the environment for future generations is:
- A. only the government's job
- B. a shared responsibility
- C. against British values
- D. required only of citizens
Answer: B. a shared responsibility
Caring for the environment is seen as a shared responsibility of everyone living in the UK.
Coaching a children's local sports team is an example of:
- A. paid work only
- B. taking part in community life
- C. a legal duty
- D. political extremism
Answer: B. taking part in community life
Coaching local teams or running youth groups is a popular way of volunteering in the community.
Helping at a local library or community centre is an example of:
- A. paid government work
- B. volunteering
- C. political campaigning
- D. tax avoidance
Answer: B. volunteering
Helping at local libraries, community centres or clubs is a common form of volunteering.
The UK has a long tradition of welcoming:
- A. only certain nationalities
- B. people from many different backgrounds and cultures
- C. only English speakers
- D. only wealthy migrants
Answer: B. people from many different backgrounds and cultures
Britain has a long history of welcoming people from many different countries and cultures.
Which of these helps to look after the environment, a responsibility of UK residents?
- A. recycling household waste
- B. leaving lights on all day
- C. dropping litter
- D. wasting water
Answer: A. recycling household waste
Recycling and not wasting resources are simple ways of looking after the environment, which the handbook lists as a responsibility.
Helping in your local community by volunteering is described as an example of:
- A. good citizenship
- B. breaking the law
- C. a legal requirement
- D. tax avoidance
Answer: A. good citizenship
Volunteering and helping others in the community are examples of good citizenship and are valued in the UK.
Helping out at a local charity or community group is an example of:
- A. volunteering
- B. tax evasion
- C. civil disobedience
- D. a legal punishment
Answer: A. volunteering
Volunteering - giving your time to help others - is encouraged and is part of being a good citizen.
Which action helps fulfil the responsibility to look after the environment?
- A. recycling and not dropping litter
- B. leaving taps running
- C. burning rubbish in the street
- D. ignoring local recycling rules
Answer: A. recycling and not dropping litter
Recycling, saving energy and keeping your area clean are ways of looking after the environment.
Becoming a school governor or a magistrate is an example of:
- A. getting involved in your community
- B. breaking the law
- C. avoiding responsibility
- D. a job for life
Answer: A. getting involved in your community
Volunteering as a school governor, magistrate or in other roles is a way of taking part in your community.
Getting to know your neighbours and helping in your area is encouraged because it:
- A. builds strong communities
- B. is required by law
- C. earns a tax rebate
- D. is needed to vote
Answer: A. builds strong communities
Being a good neighbour and taking part in community life helps build strong, friendly communities.
British society is built on the idea that people should be free to follow:
- A. any tradition or religion within the law
- B. only the established church
- C. the religion of the monarch
- D. no religion at all
Answer: A. any tradition or religion within the law
People in the UK are free to follow their own traditions and religions, provided they act within the law.