British Values

Which of the following is a fundamental principle of British life?

✓ The rule of law

Which of the following is NOT one of the fundamental principles of British life?

✓ Compulsory voting

What does the UK expect from everyone who lives there?

✓ To respect and support fundamental British values

Which statement about British values is correct?

✓ There is no place in British society for extremism or intolerance

Which of the following describes the fundamental principles of British life?

✓ Democracy, rule of law, individual liberty, tolerance, community participation

The values of British society are based on:

✓ History and traditions and are protected by law, customs and expectations

Which of the following is a right offered by the UK?

✓ A right to join in the election of a government

What does "individual liberty" mean as a British principle?

✓ The freedom of individuals within the law

What does "tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs" mean in British life?

✓ People respect others even when they have different religious or personal beliefs

Which of the following correctly describes participation in community life?

✓ It is one of the fundamental principles of British life

What did the Magna Carta establish?

✓ That the king must obey the law and could not imprison people without trial

What is the voting system used in UK general elections?

✓ First past the post

At what age can you vote in a UK general election?

✓ 18

Who can stand for public office in the UK?

✓ Most citizens of the UK, the Irish Republic or the Commonwealth aged 18 or over

Which of the following is an example of fundamental British freedom?

✓ Freedom of speech

Which of the following is a core value of civil servants?

✓ Impartiality

What is the Electoral Register?

✓ A list of people entitled to vote in an area, which people must sign up to

In a general election, which party forms the government?

✓ The party that wins the most seats in the House of Commons

What does "by-election" mean?

✓ An election held in a constituency because the sitting MP has died or resigned

What is meant by "the rule of law"?

✓ That everyone — including the government — must obey the law

What does "first past the post" mean in UK elections?

✓ The candidate with the most votes in a constituency wins, even without a majority

What is a pressure group?

✓ An organisation that campaigns on specific issues to influence the government

Which of these is NOT a responsibility of UK residents?

✓ Joining a political party

What does "there is no place in British society for extremism or intolerance" mean?

✓ British values reject extremism and require respect for others

British values are described as being based on:

✓ History and traditions, protected by law, customs and expectations

"Participation in community life" as a British principle means:

✓ Being active in your local community — through volunteering, civic engagement and helping others

Which of the following correctly describes "democracy" as a British value?

✓ A system where the people choose their government through free elections

Which of the following is a right offered by the UK to its residents?

✓ A right to join in the election of a government

What is the Electoral Commission?

✓ An independent body that regulates elections and political parties in the UK

What does "the rule of law" require of the government?

✓ That the government must also obey the law, just like ordinary citizens