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• 76. Which of these best describes the UK's approach to freedom of assembly?

  • People may gather and protest peacefully, within legal limits
  • All public gatherings are banned
  • Only government-approved rallies are allowed
  • Assembly is a right reserved for trade unions only

• 77. Which of these actions would be inconsistent with the UK's expectation of respecting the law?

  • Deliberately evading paying due taxes
  • Reporting a lost wallet to the police
  • Attending a peaceful protest
  • Voting in a local election

• 78. Which of these is a value the UK associates with an independent judiciary?

  • Courts should be free from political interference when deciding cases
  • Judges should follow government instructions on verdicts
  • The judiciary should be controlled by the police
  • Court decisions can be overturned by ministers at will

• 79. Which of these best explains why voting is encouraged, even though it is not compulsory in the UK?

  • It allows citizens to have a say in who represents and governs them
  • It is a legal requirement in order to receive treatment from the NHS
  • It automatically grants citizenship
  • It replaces the need to pay taxes

• 80. Which of these best reflects the UK's stated commitment to gender equality?

  • Men and women should have equal rights and opportunities
  • Only men are entitled to vote
  • Only women are entitled to maternity support
  • Gender equality applies only in employment law

• 81. Which of these describes an appropriate response to encountering discrimination in the UK?

  • Reporting it through appropriate channels, such as an employer, the police, or an equality body
  • Retaliating with discrimination of your own against the person responsible
  • Ignoring it, since nothing can be done
  • Assuming it is normal and acceptable

• 82. Which of these is a reason the UK values a free and independent media?

  • It helps hold those in power to account
  • It ensures only positive news is published
  • It is controlled entirely by the government
  • It exists solely for entertainment purposes

• 83. Which of these best describes respect for private property as a UK value?

  • People's belongings and homes should not be taken or damaged without lawful reason
  • Anyone may take property that has been left unattended, even briefly
  • Property rights only apply to the wealthy
  • Trespassing is always legally acceptable

• 84. Which of these best reflects the UK's expectation around honesty in dealing with public institutions, such as when applying for benefits or visas?

  • Providing truthful and accurate information
  • Providing whatever information is most convenient
  • Honesty is only expected from UK-born citizens
  • There is no expectation of honesty with public bodies

• 85. Which of these best describes the concept of 'active citizenship' encouraged in the UK?

  • Taking part in activities that benefit the wider community, such as volunteering or local campaigns
  • Holding political office, which is a legal requirement for every adult resident
  • Avoiding any involvement with local affairs
  • Paying extra taxes voluntarily

• 86. Which of these correctly completes the sentence: 'The values of the UK include democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, and mutual respect and tolerance of ___.'

  • different faiths and beliefs
  • different national football teams
  • different television channels
  • different currencies

• 87. Which of these best describes why new residents are asked to learn about UK values as part of settling in the country?

  • To help them understand expectations for participating positively in society
  • To limit their freedom of movement
  • To prevent them from working
  • To replace the need for learning about any of the UK's local laws

• 88. Which of these would be considered inconsistent with the value of mutual respect in the UK?

  • Mocking someone publicly because of their accent
  • Attending a multi-faith community event
  • Reporting bullying to the appropriate authority
  • Supporting a local charity

• 89. Which of these best describes the UK's expectation regarding respecting differing political opinions?

  • People are free to hold and express differing political views, within the law
  • Only one political viewpoint is permitted publicly
  • Expressing political opinions is illegal
  • Political disagreement is treated as a criminal offence

• 90. Which of these actions best demonstrates 'good community relations' as valued in the UK?

  • Getting to know neighbours from different backgrounds and building positive relationships
  • Avoiding any contact with neighbours who come from a different background
  • Reporting neighbours to authorities without cause
  • Refusing invitations to community events