Life in the UK Test

Values and Principles

49 practice questions on Values and Principles, one of the five chapters of the official handbook, each with the correct answer.

  1. Which of these is one of the fundamental principles of British life?Participation in community life
  2. What does the rule of law mean in the UK?Everyone, including the government, must obey the law
  3. Which of these is a responsibility of everyone living in the UK?Obeying the law
  4. Which responsibility is listed for people living in the UK?Looking after the area where you live and the environment
  5. Which of these is a freedom that people in the UK enjoy?Freedom of speech
  6. Which right is protected for people in the UK?The right to a fair trial
  7. Freedom of belief in the UK means that people canFollow any religion or none
  8. Which activity is an example of taking part in community life?Volunteering
  9. What is jury service?Helping to decide the verdict in a court case
  10. Which of these is part of the pledge made at a citizenship ceremony?To respect the UK's rights and freedoms
  11. In the citizenship oath, to whom does the new citizen promise allegiance?The monarch, their heirs and successors
  12. What can a new citizen do if they prefer not to swear a religious oath?Make a non-religious affirmation
  13. Which Act brought the European Convention on Human Rights into UK law?The Human Rights Act 1998
  14. Which of these is illegal in the UK?Female genital mutilation
  15. What must be true for a marriage to be lawful in the UK?Both people must freely consent
  16. Which statement about women in UK law is correct?Women have the same legal rights as men
  17. What is a trade union?An organisation that represents workers' interests
  18. Which test must most adult applicants pass before applying to become British citizens?The Life in the UK test
  19. How many questions does the Life in the UK test contain?24
  20. What does democracy mean in the UK?People choose their representatives by voting
  21. What does individual liberty mean?People are free to make their own choices within the law
  22. Which of these is a responsibility of everyone living in the UK?Treating others with fairness
  23. Why should people treat others with tolerance in the UK?So people of different beliefs can live together peacefully
  24. Who does the law of the UK protect against unfair discrimination at work?Everyone
  25. Which of these must a person do to become a naturalised British citizen at a ceremony?Take an oath or affirmation and make a pledge
  26. What is the main purpose of the Human Rights Act 1998?To protect basic rights of people in the UK
  27. Which of these is a way to help improve your local community?Joining a neighbourhood or school group
  28. Which of these best describes how the UK treats religion?People may follow any faith or none
  29. Which of these is a duty you might be called for as a UK citizen?Jury service
  30. Which principle of British life is about respecting people who hold different faiths and beliefs?Tolerance
  31. What does the handbook say has no place in British society?Extremism and intolerance
  32. In the citizenship pledge, what do new citizens promise to uphold?The UK's democratic values
  33. In the citizenship pledge, what do new citizens promise to observe faithfully?The UK's laws
  34. Which of these should you do if you wish to be a permanent resident or citizen?Respect the rights of others, including their right to their own opinions
  35. What does the UK give to residents in return for their responsibilities?A say in electing the government
  36. Which of these is a freedom offered to people living in the UK?Freedom from unfair discrimination
  37. How are the questions in the Life in the UK test chosen?They differ for each person taking the test at that session
  38. In which languages other than English may the Life in the UK test be taken by special arrangement?Welsh or Scottish Gaelic
  39. Where can you take the Life in the UK test?At a registered and approved test centre
  40. Approximately how many Life in the UK test centres are there around the UK?60
  41. How can you book a place for the Life in the UK test?Online only
  42. What must you take with you to the Life in the UK test?Identification and proof of your address
  43. What level of English do the test questions require?ESOL Entry Level 3
  44. What can you do if your English is below ESOL Entry Level 3?Pass an ESOL course in English with Citizenship
  45. From October 2013, which English level did settlement applicants need to show, as well as passing the test?B1 of the Common European Framework
  46. Who normally must pass the Life in the UK test to become permanent residents?People on work visas, including Tier 1 and Tier 2
  47. What does the handbook say about the 'Check that you understand' boxes?Knowing only those things will not be enough to pass the test
  48. Where in the handbook can you find key words and phrases explained?The glossary at the back
  49. Which website does the handbook give for booking the Life in the UK test?www.lifeintheuktest.gov.uk

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