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Chapter 1: Principles and values in British society today Flashcards

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People from other countries who wish to become citizens of the United Kingdom have to do what as part of the process?

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People from other countries who wish to become citizens of the United Kingdom have to undertake a citizenship test as part of the process

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People from other countries who wish to become citizens of the United Kingdom have to undertake a citizenship test as part of the process.
There is a section of the book on which what?

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There is a section of the book on which the test is based, entitled, ‘The values and principles of the UK’

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People from other countries who wish to become citizens of the United Kingdom have to undertake a citizenship test as part of the process.
There is a section of the book on which the test is based, entitled, ‘The values and principles of the UK.’
What does it identify?

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It identifies 5 fundamental principles of British life

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The values and principles of the UK

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The values and principles of the UK are:

  1. Democracy
  2. The rule of law
  3. Individual liberty
  4. Tolerance (and respect) of those with different faiths and beliefs
  5. Participation in community life
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The 5 British values and principles of the UK are based upon what?

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The 5 British values and principles of the UK are based upon:

  1. History
  2. Traditions
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What expression is often quoted in the media and by politicians?

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The expression ‘British values’ is often quoted:

  1. In the media
  2. By politicians
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British values means those values associated with living in what?

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British values means those values associated with living in:

  1. Modern-day Britain
  2. Contemporary British society
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What are most values in any society based upon?

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Most values in any society are based upon the:
1. Culture
2. Religious nature
3. History
of that society
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Most values in any society are based upon the culture, religious nature and history of that society.
What are many values and principles now?

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Many values and principles are now:

  1. Seen as universal
  2. Identified in international law, or treaties
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Whilst many people would agree with the broad principles of British society, there can be many different interpretations of what?

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Whilst many people would agree with the broad principles of British society, there can be many different interpretations of what these:
1. Principles
2. Values
actually mean

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Democracy

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Democracy is a political system based upon the concept of people having the power to decide

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Democracy is a political system based upon the concept of people having the power to decide.
The word ‘democracy’ comes from the ancient Greek words for what?

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The word ‘democracy’ comes from the ancient Greek words for:

  1. ‘People’
  2. ‘Power’
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What is a fundamental aspect of British life?

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Democracy is a fundamental aspect of British life

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Democracy is a fundamental aspect of British life.

All citizens should be able to what?

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All citizens should be able to participate in the democratic process

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Democracy is a fundamental aspect of British life.

Every voter’s vote should be what?

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Every voter’s vote should be of equal importance

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Democracy is a fundamental aspect of British life.

There should be what to public offices?

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There should be:
1. Fair
2. Open
3. Regular
elections to public offices
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Citizenship

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Citizenship is a legal status conferred by a state upon members of the state, indicating their membership of the state

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Principles

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Principles are a basic:
1. Truth
Or,
2. Idea
that underpins a system of beliefs associated with a given society
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Values

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Values are standards of behaviour that are accepted by a society

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The rule of law

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The rule of law is a basic principle of a democratic society that:

  1. The law applies equally to all people
  2. No individual, or group is above the law
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Individual liberty

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Individual liberty is the concept that in a modern democracy, people have the freedom to make their own:

  1. Choices
  2. Decisions
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Is participation in community life what with regard to those who live in the UK?

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Is participation in community life:
1. A value
2. A principle
3. An aspiration
Or,
4. A wish
with regard to those who live in the UK?
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What is seen as vital in a modern multicultural society?

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Tolerance of others of a differing:
1. Faith
Or,
2. Belief
is seen as vital in a modern multicultural society
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Tolerance

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Tolerance is a concept based upon the idea that in a modern society, people show understanding of others with different:

  1. Views
  2. Opinions
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A multicultural society

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A multicultural society is a society that comprises people from a range of:
1. Cultural
2. Religious
backgrounds

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It is important that there is what, as well as tolerance?

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As well as tolerance, it is important that there is:

  1. Equality of treatment
  2. Consideration for all members of society
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Equality:
As well as tolerance, it is important that there is equality of treatment and consideration for all members of society irrespective, for example, of their race, gender, ethnicity, age, sexuality and religion.
What safeguards these rights?

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The Equality Act 2010 safeguards these rights

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The Equality Act 2010 brought together what?

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The Equality Act 2010 brought together 116 pieces of legislation

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British values means those values associated with living in modern-day Britain and contemporary British society.
British values doesn’t mean that what?

A

British values doesn’t mean that:
1. These values are solely British
Or,
2. They were invented by the British

30
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Most values in any society are based upon the culture, religious nature and history of that society.
Many values and principles are now seen as universal and identified in international law, or treaties such as what?

A

Many values and principles are now seen as universal and identified in international law, or treaties such as the:
1. UDHR
Or,
2. HRA 1998 in the UK

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Individual liberty is the concept that in a modern democracy, people have the freedom to make their own choices and decisions, but if the actions they take are deemed illegal by the state, then they face what?

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Individual liberty is the concept that in a modern democracy, people have the freedom to make their own:
1. Choices
2. Decisions
,but if the actions they take are deemed illegal by the state, then they face the consequences through the legal system

32
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Is participation in community life a value, a principle, an aspiration, or a wish with regard to those who live in the UK?
Should what?

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Should:
1. One be compelled to join in with others
Or,
2. Living a separate lifestyle be penalised?

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As well as tolerance, it is important that there is equality of treatment and consideration for all members of society irrespective, for example, of their what?

A

As well as tolerance, it is important that there is equality of treatment and consideration for all members of society irrespective, for example, of their:

  1. Race
  2. Gender
  3. Ethnicity
  4. Age
  5. Sexuality
  6. Religion
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The Equality Act 2010 promotes what?

A

The Equality Act 2010 promotes a:
1. Fair
2. More equal
society

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The 5 British values and principles of the UK are based upon history and traditions.
The 5 British values and principles of the UK are protected by what?

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The 5 British values and principles of the UK are protected by:

  1. Law
  2. Custom
  3. Expectations
36
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People from other countries who wish to become citizens of the United Kingdom have to undertake a citizenship test as part of the process.
There is a section of the book on which the test is based, entitled, ‘The values and principles of the UK.’
It identifies 5 fundamental principles of British life, which are the what of the UK?

A

It identifies 5 fundamental principles of British life, which are the:
1. Values
2. Principles
of the UK

37
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The Equality Act 2010 brought together 116 pieces of legislation to provide Britain with a new what?

A

The Equality Act 2010 brought together 116 pieces of legislation to provide Britain with a new discrimination law

38
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The Equality Act 2010 brought together 116 pieces of legislation to provide Britain with a new discrimination law to do what?

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The Equality Act 2010 brought together 116 pieces of legislation to provide Britain with a new discrimination law to protect individuals from unfair treatment

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