Chapter 1: Principles and values in British society today Flashcards
People from other countries who wish to become citizens of the United Kingdom have to do what as part of the process?
People from other countries who wish to become citizens of the United Kingdom have to undertake a citizenship test as part of the process
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?
There is a section of the book on which the test is based, entitled, ‘The values and principles of the UK’
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?
It identifies 5 fundamental principles of British life
The values and principles of the UK
The values and principles of the UK are:
- Democracy
- The rule of law
- Individual liberty
- Tolerance (and respect) of those with different faiths and beliefs
- Participation in community life
The 5 British values and principles of the UK are based upon what?
The 5 British values and principles of the UK are based upon:
- History
- Traditions
What expression is often quoted in the media and by politicians?
The expression ‘British values’ is often quoted:
- In the media
- By politicians
British values means those values associated with living in what?
British values means those values associated with living in:
- Modern-day Britain
- Contemporary British society
What are most values in any society based upon?
Most values in any society are based upon the: 1. Culture 2. Religious nature 3. History of that society
Most values in any society are based upon the culture, religious nature and history of that society.
What are many values and principles now?
Many values and principles are now:
- Seen as universal
- Identified in international law, or treaties
Whilst many people would agree with the broad principles of British society, there can be many different interpretations of what?
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
Democracy
Democracy is a political system based upon the concept of people having the power to decide
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?
The word ‘democracy’ comes from the ancient Greek words for:
- ‘People’
- ‘Power’
What is a fundamental aspect of British life?
Democracy is a fundamental aspect of British life
Democracy is a fundamental aspect of British life.
All citizens should be able to what?
All citizens should be able to participate in the democratic process
Democracy is a fundamental aspect of British life.
Every voter’s vote should be what?
Every voter’s vote should be of equal importance
Democracy is a fundamental aspect of British life.
There should be what to public offices?
There should be: 1. Fair 2. Open 3. Regular elections to public offices
Citizenship
Citizenship is a legal status conferred by a state upon members of the state, indicating their membership of the state
Principles
Principles are a basic: 1. Truth Or, 2. Idea that underpins a system of beliefs associated with a given society
Values
Values are standards of behaviour that are accepted by a society
The rule of law
The rule of law is a basic principle of a democratic society that:
- The law applies equally to all people
- No individual, or group is above the law
Individual liberty
Individual liberty is the concept that in a modern democracy, people have the freedom to make their own:
- Choices
- Decisions
Is participation in community life what with regard to those who live in the UK?
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?
What is seen as vital in a modern multicultural society?
Tolerance of others of a differing: 1. Faith Or, 2. Belief is seen as vital in a modern multicultural society
Tolerance
Tolerance is a concept based upon the idea that in a modern society, people show understanding of others with different:
- Views
- Opinions
A multicultural society
A multicultural society is a society that comprises people from a range of:
1. Cultural
2. Religious
backgrounds
It is important that there is what, as well as tolerance?
As well as tolerance, it is important that there is:
- Equality of treatment
- Consideration for all members of society
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?
The Equality Act 2010 safeguards these rights
The Equality Act 2010 brought together what?
The Equality Act 2010 brought together 116 pieces of legislation
British values means those values associated with living in modern-day Britain and contemporary British society.
British values doesn’t mean that what?
British values doesn’t mean that:
1. These values are solely British
Or,
2. They were invented by the British
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?
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
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?
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
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?
Should:
1. One be compelled to join in with others
Or,
2. Living a separate lifestyle be penalised?
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?
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
- Religion
The Equality Act 2010 promotes what?
The Equality Act 2010 promotes a:
1. Fair
2. More equal
society
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?
The 5 British values and principles of the UK are protected by:
- Law
- Custom
- Expectations
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?
It identifies 5 fundamental principles of British life, which are the:
1. Values
2. Principles
of the UK
The Equality Act 2010 brought together 116 pieces of legislation to provide Britain with a new what?
The Equality Act 2010 brought together 116 pieces of legislation to provide Britain with a new discrimination law
The Equality Act 2010 brought together 116 pieces of legislation to provide Britain with a new discrimination law to do what?
The Equality Act 2010 brought together 116 pieces of legislation to provide Britain with a new discrimination law to protect individuals from unfair treatment
