Life in the UK chapters 1 and 2 test

Question 1 of 18

Tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs is a fundamental principle of British life.

FalseTrue

Question 2 of 18 · choose two

Which TWO freedoms does the UK offer its residents?

Freedom to ignore court judgmentsFreedom of speechFreedom of belief and religionFreedom from paying any tax

Question 3 of 18

Who normally arranges your citizenship ceremony?

The nearest police stationThe Home Office directlyYour local councilYour employer

Question 4 of 18

What is the official name of the country?

The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandThe United Kingdom of Great Britain and IrelandThe Kingdom of Great BritainThe British Isles

Question 5 of 18

What is the difference between swearing an oath and making an affirmation at a citizenship ceremony?

An oath is sworn on a holy book; an affirmation is not, and both have the same legal effectAn affirmation costs more than an oathAn oath must be made in English; an affirmation may be in any languageAn affirmation is only for people born outside Europe

Question 6 of 18

Which parts of the UK have their own devolved governments?

All four countries including EnglandScotland and Wales onlyScotland, Wales and Northern IrelandNorthern Ireland only

Question 7 of 18

What is the capital city of Scotland?

GlasgowAberdeenEdinburghDundee

Question 8 of 18

Where does the parliament that governs the UK sit?

LondonBelfastEdinburghCardiff

Question 9 of 18

Which of these is a responsibility you accept when you settle in the UK?

Attending a church service each weekJoining a political partyFlying a flag on national holidaysRespecting the law and the rights of others

Question 10 of 18

Are the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man part of the UK?

Yes, they are counties of EnglandYes, they are part of Great BritainNo, they are members of the Commonwealth insteadNo, they are Crown dependencies with their own governments

Question 11 of 18

What kind of country is the UK?

A parliamentary democracy with the monarch as head of stateA republic with an elected president as head of stateA state governed directly by the monarchA federal republic of four states

Question 12 of 18

Which of these is a fundamental principle of British life?

The rule of lawCompulsory military serviceA single national religion for allA written constitution

Question 13 of 18

What are the capital cities of Wales and Northern Ireland?

Newport and ArmaghCardiff and LondonderrySwansea and BelfastCardiff and Belfast

Question 14 of 18 · choose two

Which TWO things must you do to apply for permanent residence or citizenship in the UK?

Speak EnglishHave been born in a Commonwealth countryOwn property in the UKUnderstand life in the UK

Question 15 of 18

What does 'Great Britain' refer to?

The UK together with the Channel IslandsThe whole of the United KingdomEngland and Wales onlyEngland, Scotland and Wales only

Question 16 of 18

Which four countries make up the United Kingdom?

England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and the Isle of ManEngland, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Channel IslandsEngland, Scotland, Wales and IrelandEngland, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland

Question 17 of 18

At a citizenship ceremony, what do you swear or affirm?

Allegiance to parliamentAllegiance to the prime ministerAllegiance to the monarchAllegiance to your local council

Question 18 of 18

Everyone in the UK is equal before the law, whatever their background.

FalseTrue