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The values and principles of the UK
Chapter 1 · 22 questions · Untimed practice. Read the notes below or begin your chapter quiz.
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Rights come with responsibilities
Learn the five principles together: democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, tolerance and participation. Then separate freedoms, such as speech and belief, from responsibilities, such as obeying the law and caring for your surroundings.
Try applying each principle to an everyday situation. Disagreeing with an opinion is compatible with respecting the person who holds it.
| Knowledge check | Fact to remember |
|---|---|
| Which principle gives people a voice in choosing their government? | Democracy lets people participate in choosing representatives. |
| Which principle means people in power must also obey the law? | The rule of law applies to people in authority as well as everyone else. |
| What does individual liberty protect? | Individual liberty supports personal choices within the law. |
| How should a resident treat someone with a different faith? | Tolerance includes respecting different beliefs. |
| Which action best shows participation in community life? | Community involvement is one of the handbook’s fundamental principles. |
| Which freedom allows lawful criticism of public policy? | Freedom of speech supports expressing opinions within the law. |
| Which protection is a resident entitled to when accused of a crime? | The handbook identifies a fair trial as a fundamental right. |
| What should residents do about the environment around their homes? | Residents share a responsibility to care for their area and environment. |
| What should new citizens do in relation to UK laws? | The citizenship pledge includes observing the law and fulfilling duties. |
| Which attitude is incompatible with the handbook’s values? | The handbook rejects extremism and intolerance. |
Handbook reference: Chapter 1: The values and principles of the UK — The values and principles of the UK. These are original revision notes, not a reproduction of the handbook.