Chapter 1: Principles and values in British society today

Question 1

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

Answer 1

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

Question 2

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?

Answer 2

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

Question 3

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?

Answer 3

It identifies 5 fundamental principles of British life

Question 4

The values and principles of the UK

Answer 4

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

Question 5

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

Answer 5

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

1. History
2. Traditions

Question 6

What expression is often quoted in the media and by politicians?

Answer 6

The expression ‘British values’ is often quoted:

1. In the media
2. By politicians

Question 7

British values means those values associated with living in what?

Answer 7

British values means those values associated with living in:

1. Modern-day Britain
2. Contemporary British society

Question 8

What are most values in any society based upon?

Answer 8

Most values in any society are based upon the:
1. Culture
2. Religious nature
3. History
of that society

Question 9

Most values in any society are based upon the culture, religious nature and history of that society.
What are many values and principles now?

Answer 9

Many values and principles are now:

1. Seen as universal
2. Identified in international law, or treaties

Question 10

Whilst many people would agree with the broad principles of British society, there can be many different interpretations of what?

Answer 10

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

Question 11

Democracy

Answer 11

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

Question 12

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?

Answer 12

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

1. ‘People’
2. ‘Power’

Question 13

What is a fundamental aspect of British life?

Answer 13

Democracy is a fundamental aspect of British life

Question 14

Democracy is a fundamental aspect of British life.

All citizens should be able to what?

Answer 14

All citizens should be able to participate in the democratic process

Question 15

Democracy is a fundamental aspect of British life.

Every voter’s vote should be what?

Answer 15

Every voter’s vote should be of equal importance

Question 16

Democracy is a fundamental aspect of British life.

There should be what to public offices?

Answer 16

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

Question 17

Citizenship

Answer 17

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

Question 18

Principles

Answer 18

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

Question 19

Values

Answer 19

Values are standards of behaviour that are accepted by a society

Question 20

The rule of law

Answer 20

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

Question 21

Individual liberty

Answer 21

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

1. Choices
2. Decisions

Question 22

Is participation in community life what with regard to those who live in the UK?

Answer 22

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?

Question 23

What is seen as vital in a modern multicultural society?

Answer 23

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

Question 24

Tolerance

Answer 24

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

1. Views
2. Opinions

Question 25

A multicultural society

Answer 25

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

Question 26

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

Answer 26

As well as tolerance, it is important that there is: 1. Equality of treatment 2. Consideration for all members of society

Question 27

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?

Answer 27

The Equality Act 2010 safeguards these rights

Question 28

The Equality Act 2010 brought together what?

Answer 28

The Equality Act 2010 brought together 116 pieces of legislation

Question 29

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

Answer 29

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

Question 30

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?

Answer 30

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

Question 31

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?

Answer 31

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

Question 32

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?

Answer 32

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

Question 33

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?

Answer 33

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

Question 34

The Equality Act 2010 promotes what?

Answer 34

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

Question 35

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?

Answer 35

The 5 British values and principles of the UK are protected by: 1. Law 2. Custom 3. Expectations

Question 36

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?

Answer 36

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

Question 37

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

Answer 37

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

Question 38

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

Answer 38

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