What this chapter covers: British values, Becoming a citizen or permanent resident, Taking the Life in the UK test, Citizenship ceremonies, Rights and responsibilities: equality.
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Question 1Which fundamental British value means that citizens can influence decisions through voting and elections?
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Answer: A — Democracy.
Democracy is the value that lets citizens influence decision-making through the democratic process, above all by voting in free elections.
Checked against: Handbook ch. 1 'The values and principles of the UK' (British values) (source)
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Question 2Which document, accepted by King John in 1215, established that the monarch was also subject to the law?
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Answer: A — Magna Carta.
Magna Carta (1215) was the first formal document stating that the monarch was as much under the rule of law as his people. The rule of law remains a fundamental British value.
Checked against: Handbook ch. 1 'The values and principles of the UK' (rule of law) (source)
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Question 3At which English level must a speaking and listening qualification be to meet the English requirement for settlement or citizenship?
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Answer: D — B1.
Home Office guidance requires a speaking and listening qualification at level B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR), unless the applicant is exempt or meets the requirement another way.
Checked against: Handbook ch. 1 'The values and principles of the UK' (Becoming a citizen or permanent resident) (source)
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Question 4Which TWO groups of people are exempt from the knowledge of language and life requirement because of their age? Select TWO answers.
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Answer: C and D — People aged 65 or over / People aged under 18.
People under 18 or aged 65 or older on the date of their application are exempt from the knowledge of language and life requirement.
Checked against: Handbook ch. 1 'The values and principles of the UK' (Becoming a citizen or permanent resident) (source)
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Question 5What score do you need to pass the Life in the UK Test?
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Answer: B — 75% or more.
You must score 75% or more to pass. With 24 questions, that means at least 18 correct answers.
Checked against: Handbook ch. 1 'The values and principles of the UK' (Taking the Life in the UK test) (source)
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Question 6How long do you have to answer the questions in the Life in the UK Test?
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Answer: A — 45 minutes.
The test lasts 45 minutes, during which you answer 24 questions.
Checked against: Handbook ch. 1 'The values and principles of the UK' (Taking the Life in the UK test) (source)
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Question 7On which book are the Life in the UK Test questions based?
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Answer: C — Life in the United Kingdom: A Guide for New Residents.
The test questions are based on the official handbook 'Life in the United Kingdom: A Guide for New Residents', and you are only tested on information from it.
Checked against: Handbook ch. 1 'The values and principles of the UK' (Taking the Life in the UK test) (source)
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Question 8What happens if you fail the Life in the UK Test?
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Answer: A — You can book and pay for the test again.
You can rebook the test as many times as you need, but you have to pay each time.
Checked against: Handbook ch. 1 'The values and principles of the UK' (Taking the Life in the UK test) (source)
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Question 9What do new citizens make at a citizenship ceremony?
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Answer: D — An oath or affirmation of allegiance and a pledge.
At the ceremony you make an oath of allegiance, or an affirmation if you prefer not to swear by God, and a pledge to respect the rights, freedoms and laws of the UK.
Checked against: Handbook ch. 1 'The values and principles of the UK' (Citizenship ceremonies) (source)
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Question 10In the pledge at a citizenship ceremony, what do new citizens promise?
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Answer: A — To respect the rights, freedoms and laws of the UK.
The pledge is a promise to respect the rights, freedoms and laws of the UK.
Checked against: Handbook ch. 1 'The values and principles of the UK' (Citizenship ceremonies) (source)
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Question 11Which law protects people in the UK from discrimination at work, in education and when using public services?
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Answer: D — The Equality Act 2010.
You are legally protected from discrimination by the Equality Act 2010, including at work, in education, as a consumer and when using public services.
Checked against: Handbook ch. 1 'The values and principles of the UK' (Rights and responsibilities: equality) (source)
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Question 12Is the following statement true or false? It is against the law to discriminate against someone because of their age.
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Answer: A — True.
True. Age is one of the protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.
Checked against: Handbook ch. 1 'The values and principles of the UK' (Rights and responsibilities: equality) (source)
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