United KingdomValues 24 · Values and principles of the UK

In the citizenship pledge, what do new British citizens promise?

  1. aTo vote in every general election held while they live in the UK
  2. bTo serve in the armed forces for at least a year if they are asked
  3. cTo give up the religion they were born into when they become citizens
  4. dTo uphold the UK's democratic values and observe its laws faithfullyCorrect answer

Why?

In the pledge, new citizens promise loyalty to the UK, respect for its rights and freedoms, support for its democratic values and to obey its laws. It says nothing about military service, religion or voting in every election.

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    Correct answer:Freedom to follow the religion of their choice

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Our own practice questions on the facts covered by the official handbook “Life in the United Kingdom: A Guide for New Residents” (3rd edition). They are not the real test questions, which are not published, and no wording of the handbook is reused. Each was written, answered blind and fact-checked by separate passes. Not affiliated with the Home Office.

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