Fundamental values & principles of the UK Flashcards
1
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Fundamental principles of the UK
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- Democracy
- Rule of law
- Individual liberty
- Tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs
- Participation in community life
2
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Responsibility of a permanent resident/citizen
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- respect and obey the law
- respect the rights of others, including their right to their own opinions
- treat others with fairness
- look after yourself and your family
- look after the area in which you live and the environment
3
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What can UK offer to its citizens?
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- Freedom of belief and religion
- freedom of speech
- freedom from unfair discrimination
- a right to a fair trial
- a right to join in the election of its government
4
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What’s UK full name?
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United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
5
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Where does Great Britain refer to?
What do you call everyone that lives in the UK?
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Great Britain = England + Wales + Scotland
‘Britain’, ‘British Isles’ or ‘British’ = everyone in the UK
6
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Islands that are not part of the UK
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- Channel Islands
- Isle of Man
These islands have their own governments called “Crown dependencies”
7
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British overseas territories (not part of UK):
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- St Helena
- Falkland Islands
8
Q
What does the UK government called? and
Where does UK government locate?
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Parliament, located in Westminster, London
9
Q
Longest distance of the mainland
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• 870 miles
John O’Groats on N coast of Scotland —> Land’s End in the SW corner of England
10
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Population distribution of UK
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- England: 84%
- Scotland: >8%
- Wales: ~5%
- N Ireland: <3%
