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Answer: B. Democracy
Democracy gives people a voice in government through elections. Representatives can be questioned and held accountable for their decisions.
GOV.UK: Shared values and civic lifeAnswer: C. Respect their freedom to hold different beliefs
Tolerance includes respecting people whose faith or beliefs differ from your own. Respecting another person's freedom does not require sharing their beliefs.
GOV.UK: Shared values and civic lifeAnswer: A. Everyone, including people in power, must obey the law
The rule of law means that power does not place someone above the law. It is a foundation of public life in the UK.
GOV.UK: Shared values and civic lifeAnswer: D. Volunteer with a local community group
Volunteering is one way to contribute to civic life. Community participation can bring people with different backgrounds together around a shared task.
GOV.UK: Shared values and civic lifeAnswer: A. England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
The UK consists of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. The Republic of Ireland is a separate country.
GOV.UK: UK geographical namesAnswer: B. Great Britain
Great Britain refers to England, Scotland and Wales. The United Kingdom includes Northern Ireland as well, so the two names are not identical.
GOV.UK: UK geographical namesAnswer: C. Northern Ireland
The full name is the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. This distinguishes Northern Ireland from the separate Republic of Ireland.
GOV.UK: UK geographical namesAnswer: D. Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland is part of the UK on the island of Ireland. England, Scotland and Wales make up Great Britain.
GOV.UK: UK geographical namesAnswer: B. 1066
William defeated King Harold at the Battle of Hastings in 1066. The victory was a decisive event in the Norman conquest of England.
English Heritage: Battle Abbey historyAnswer: C. Magna Carta
Magna Carta set out in writing that the king and his government were subject to the law. It is an important milestone in the history of limits on royal power.
UK Parliament: Magna CartaAnswer: A. Women gained voting rights on the same terms as men
The Equal Franchise Act of 1928 put women on the same voting terms as men, at age 21. The 1918 changes had enfranchised only some women aged 30 and over.
UK Parliament: Women get the voteAnswer: D. William Shakespeare
William Shakespeare was born in Stratford-upon-Avon in 1564. His work as a playwright, poet and actor belongs to the Elizabethan and Jacobean periods.
Shakespeare Birthplace Trust: William ShakespeareAnswer: B. Burns Night
Burns Night takes place on 25 January. It celebrates Scotland's poet Robert Burns and is often marked with poetry and a traditional supper.
VisitBritain: Annual eventsAnswer: C. Tennis
Wimbledon is a tennis tournament. Its championship matches are played on grass courts at the All England Lawn Tennis Club.
Wimbledon: The All England Lawn Tennis ClubAnswer: A. To remember the service and sacrifice of the Armed Forces
Remembrance honours those who served and those who sacrificed their lives. Events include ceremonies, tributes and periods of silence.
Royal British Legion: RemembranceAnswer: D. The second Sunday in November
Remembrance Sunday falls on the second Sunday in November. Armistice Day is a separate fixed date, 11 November, so the two do not always coincide.
Royal British Legion: Remembrance and ceremonial activitiesAnswer: B. The House of Commons and the House of Lords
The House of Commons and the House of Lords are the two Houses. Parliament consists of these Houses and the monarchy.
UK Parliament: Parliament's roleAnswer: C. Scrutinising the government
Parliament examines and challenges the government's work. Questions, debates and committee inquiries help hold ministers accountable.
UK Parliament: Parliament's roleAnswer: A. The House of Commons
A government must be able to command the confidence of the House of Commons. Support on key votes, such as taxes and spending, is essential to governing.
UK Parliament: Parliament and governmentAnswer: D. Debating and making laws
Parliament considers proposed laws and can amend them during scrutiny. It also checks the government's work and debates important public issues.
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