Chapter 1 of 5
Life in the UK test chapter 1: The values and principles of the UK
The fundamental principles of British life, the rights and responsibilities that come with living here, and what becoming a permanent resident involves. The rest of the handbook builds on this chapter. It sets out what the UK expects of the people who live here and what they can expect in return.
What the chapter covers
Values and principles
The fundamental principles of British life: democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, tolerance of other faiths and beliefs, and taking part in community life.
11 practice questions in the app
Rights and responsibilities
The rights everyone in the UK has, such as equal treatment of men and women and freedom of belief, and the responsibilities residents accept in return.
11 practice questions in the app
Becoming a permanent resident
What you need to apply for settlement or citizenship, and what happens at a citizenship ceremony.
7 practice questions in the app
Try 4 questions from chapter 1
These are the free chapter 1 questions from the app. Pick your answer, then check it to see the explanation.
Which TWO of the following are fundamental principles of British life?
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The answers are B and C. The fundamental principles of British life are democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs, and participation in community life.
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The answers are B and C. The fundamental principles of British life are democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs, and participation in community life.
Which TWO of the following are responsibilities you accept as a resident of the UK?
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The answers are A and B. Residents are expected to respect and obey the law, respect the rights of others, treat others with fairness, look after themselves and their family, and look after the area they live in and the environment.
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The answers are A and B. Residents are expected to respect and obey the law, respect the rights of others, treat others with fairness, look after themselves and their family, and look after the area they live in and the environment.
What must you usually do to apply to become a permanent resident or citizen of the UK?
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The answer is C. Applicants normally have to show that they can speak and understand English and that they have a good knowledge of life in the UK.
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The answer is C. Applicants normally have to show that they can speak and understand English and that they have a good knowledge of life in the UK.
What is meant by the rule of law?
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The answer is A. The rule of law means that everyone is subject to the law, whatever their position, and that laws apply equally to all.
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The answer is A. The rule of law means that everyone is subject to the law, whatever their position, and that laws apply equally to all.
Practise all 29 chapter 1 questions
The app has 29 questions on this chapter and 500 in all, each with an explanation, plus 24 mock tests in the real format.