Lesson T2.1.1

T2.1.1 The precious liberties of UK citizens Quiz: KS3 Citizenship, Unit 2

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The 20 questions

  1. Which of these is one of the precious liberties of UK citizens?

    • Freedom of speech
    • The right to rule without Parliament
    • The right to choose the Speaker
    • The right to hold a royal title

  2. What does freedom of religion mean?

    • Religious groups can vote twice in each general election to show their strength
    • Religious leaders make the laws that govern the country and its courts
    • Everyone must follow the official state religion chosen by Parliament each year
    • People can practise any religion or none, without fear of persecution

  3. What is the rule of law?

    • The idea that everyone, including the government, is subject to the law
    • The idea that only judges must obey the law, and not ordinary citizens
    • The idea that the monarch is above the law and cannot be taken to court
    • The idea that laws are passed by courts rather than by Parliament

  4. Which liberty protects people from being held without being charged?

    • Freedom to change religion
    • Freedom from arbitrary detention
    • Freedom to assemble in public
    • Freedom of the press

  5. Which of these is a freedom of assembly?

    • The right to sit in the House of Lords by being born into a noble family
    • The right to sell property without paying any tax on the sale
    • The right to vote in every election held in the country each year
    • The right to meet with others peacefully to share views in public

  6. What is freedom of the press?

    • The right of the monarch to approve every article before it is printed
    • The right of the government to decide what is published in the press each week
    • The right of newspapers and broadcasters to report news and opinions without undue restriction
    • The right of judges to write the news for the public in each area

  7. A pupil is stopped from speaking at a public event because of what they believe. Which liberty is affected?

    • Freedom of expression
    • Freedom of taxation
    • Freedom of the monarch
    • Freedom of Parliament

  8. Why are liberties important in a democracy?

    • They mean that laws are never needed
    • They protect citizens from unfair treatment by those in power
    • They stop citizens from voting
    • They allow the monarch to make decisions without advice

  9. Which of these shows the liberty of privacy being respected?

    • Personal letters are not read without a legal reason
    • Police can read anyone's messages at any time
    • Employers can publish private medical records
    • Local councils can enter homes without permission

  10. Which statement about liberties is accurate?

    • Liberties can be limited by law where this is necessary and proportionate
    • Liberties can never be limited by any law, whatever the circumstances
    • Liberties are granted only by the monarch to loyal subjects in each region
    • Liberties exist only for people who vote in general elections each year

  11. Which of these is an example of freedom of association?

    • Being prevented from meeting friends
    • Being forced to join a political party
    • Being told which religion to follow
    • Joining a trade union or a club of your choice

  12. A newspaper publishes a story criticising the government. Which liberty does this show?

    • The right to vote
    • Freedom from arbitrary detention
    • Freedom of religion
    • Freedom of the press

  13. Which of these best describes the right to a fair trial?

    • Choosing the judge and the jury who will hear the case in court
    • Being tried in secret without a lawyer present to explain the case
    • Being presumed innocent until proven guilty and having a fair hearing
    • Being guilty until proven innocent by showing that the evidence was wrong

  14. Why do the UK's liberties rely on the rule of law?

    • Liberties depend on the monarch's personal choice
    • Judges decide liberties according to their own tastes
    • Laws are unnecessary once liberties are granted
    • Laws set out what the state can and cannot do to citizens

  15. A citizen believes their liberty has been wrongly restricted. What is the best course of action?

    • Ask the monarch to overrule the court decision on the restriction
    • Seek advice and, if necessary, take the case to court
    • Break the law to make a point about the restriction in public
    • Ignore the restriction and say nothing about it to anyone

  16. Which of these is a freedom that protects a person's right to hold an opinion without being punished for it?

    • Freedom of the market
    • Freedom of the road
    • Freedom of thought
    • Freedom of the monarchy

  17. What is the main purpose of the Human Rights Act 1998 in the UK?

    • To bring the European Convention on Human Rights into UK law
    • To set the rate of income tax that every citizen pays each year
    • To abolish the House of Lords and transfer its powers to the monarch
    • To create a new monarchy with powers over the courts and Parliament

  18. Which liberty means that people can choose what to read, watch or listen to?

    • Freedom to hold public office without being elected by voters in a constituency
    • Freedom of the Speaker to decide which MPs may speak in each debate
    • Freedom of information and expression, including the right to share views
    • Freedom from taxation of income earned through paid work and savings

  19. Why might a democracy place limits on liberties in some situations?

    • To prevent the courts from working on cases involving public order and safety
    • To make the monarch more powerful than Parliament and the courts combined
    • To stop people from voting in elections held across the whole country
    • To protect the rights and safety of other people in the community

  20. Which statement best describes the balance between liberties and responsibilities?

    • Liberties are unlimited and carry no responsibilities for the people who enjoy them
    • Liberties apply only to people over 60 who have lived in the UK for many years
    • Liberties come with responsibilities, such as respecting the rights of others
    • Responsibilities are only for people who hold public office in local or national government

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