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Rights and responsibilities apply to everyone

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The fundamental rights and responsibilities described in the handbook are not just for British citizens. They apply to everyone who lives in the UK, whether or not they hold citizenship. The same freedoms and the same duties are shared by all residents, not only by people who were born here or who are wealthy or powerful.

These shared values did not appear overnight. They are based on Britain's long history and traditions, built up over many centuries. They are not the opinion of one person or a single recent law, and they are not decisions imposed from abroad. Instead they have grown out of the way British society has developed over time.

The values are protected in several ways: by law, by long-standing customs, and by the expectations people have of one another. The key point to remember is that the responsibilities and freedoms of the UK apply to all those living here, citizen or not.

Memory tip: Rights and responsibilities apply to all residents, citizen or not.

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The fundamental rights and responsibilities in the UK apply to everyone who lives there, citizen or not.

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  1. 1. The fundamental rights and responsibilities in the UK apply to everyone who lives there, citizen or not.

    • True
    • False

    Correct answer: True

    True. They apply to everyone living in the UK, whether or not they are a citizen.

  2. 2. British values and principles are based on what?

    • History and traditions
    • One person's opinion
    • Decisions made abroad
    • A single recent law

    Correct answer: History and traditions

    The values are based on history and traditions and are protected by law, customs and expectations.

  3. 3. Who do the responsibilities and freedoms shared in the UK apply to?

    • Only government officials
    • All those living in the UK
    • Only the wealthy
    • Only British-born people

    Correct answer: All those living in the UK

    The responsibilities and freedoms are shared by all those living in the UK.

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