The vales and principles of the UK

Question 1

What are the fundamental principles o the UK (5)

Answer 1

Democracy
The rule of law
Individual liberty
Tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs
Participation in community life.

Question 2

What is the pledge?

Answer 2

‘I will give my loyalty to the United Kingdom and respect its rights and freedoms. I will uphold its democratic values. I will observe its laws faithfully and fulfil my duties and obligations as a British citizen.’

Question 3

What should you do as a UK citizen

Answer 3

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.

Question 4

What would the UK offer in return for well behaviour?

Answer 4

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 a government.

Question 5

UK vs Great Britain

Answer 5

‘Great Britain’ refers only to England, Scotland and Wales, not to Northern Ireland.

Question 6

What are the is;ands that are extremely close to the UK but not part of it

Answer 6

• the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man.

These have their own governments and are called ‘Crown dependencies’.

Question 7

What are the overseas teritories of the UK

Answer 7

St Helena and the Falkland Islands.