British Values
Questions on the fundamental values and principles of British life, democracy and individual liberty.
37 questions
Practice these questions →Which of the following is a fundamental principle of British life?
✓ The rule of law
Which of the following is NOT one of the fundamental principles of British life?
✓ Compulsory voting
What does the UK expect from everyone who lives there?
✓ To respect and support fundamental British values
Which statement about British values is correct?
✓ There is no place in British society for extremism or intolerance
Which of the following describes the fundamental principles of British life?
✓ Democracy, rule of law, individual liberty and tolerance of others
The values of British society are based on:
✓ History, traditions and customs, protected by law and expectations
Which of the following is a right offered by the UK?
✓ A right to join in the election of a government
What does "individual liberty" mean as a British principle?
✓ The freedom of individuals within the law
What does "tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs" mean in British life?
✓ Respecting others who hold different religious or personal beliefs
Which of the following correctly describes participation in community life?
✓ It is one of the fundamental principles of British life
What did the Magna Carta establish?
✓ That the king must obey the law and could not imprison people without trial
What is the voting system used in UK general elections?
✓ First past the post
At what age can you vote in a UK general election?
✓ 18
Who can stand for public office in the UK?
✓ UK, Irish Republic and Commonwealth citizens aged 18 or over
Which of the following is an example of fundamental British freedom?
✓ Freedom of speech
Which of the following is a core value of civil servants?
✓ Impartiality
What is the Electoral Register?
✓ A list of people entitled to vote in an area, which people must sign up to
In a general election, which party forms the government?
✓ The party that wins the most seats in the House of Commons
What does "by-election" mean?
✓ An election in one constituency when its sitting MP has died or resigned
What is meant by "the rule of law"?
✓ That everyone — including the government — must obey the law
What does "first past the post" mean in UK elections?
✓ The candidate with the most votes in a constituency wins, even without a majority
What is a pressure group?
✓ An organisation that campaigns to influence government on specific issues
Which of these is NOT a responsibility of UK residents?
✓ Joining a political party
What does "there is no place in British society for extremism or intolerance" mean?
✓ British values reject extremism and require respect for others
British values are described as being based on:
✓ History, traditions and customs, protected by law and expectations
"Participation in community life" as a British principle means:
✓ Being active in your community through volunteering and civic engagement
Which of the following correctly describes "democracy" as a British value?
✓ A system where the people choose their government through free elections
Which of the following is a right offered by the UK to its residents?
✓ A right to join in the election of a government
What is the Electoral Commission?
✓ An independent body that regulates elections and political parties in the UK
What does "the rule of law" require of the government?
✓ That the government must also obey the law, just like ordinary citizens
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