Fundamental principles — Life in the UK Test practice questions
These practice questions cover Fundamental principles, part of the The UK government, the law and your role chapter of the official handbook, Life in the United Kingdom: A Guide for New Residents. The correct answer and a clear explanation sit under every question.
Practice questions
What did the Human Rights Act 1998 do?
- It created National Insurance numbers
- It made driving tests optional
- ✓ It incorporated the European Convention on Human Rights into UK law — Correct answer
- It replaced the House of Lords
The Human Rights Act 1998 incorporated the European Convention on Human Rights into UK law. The government, public bodies and the courts must follow its principles.
Which one is a principle of the European Convention on Human Rights?
- Detention without a fair trial
- No right to liberty
- Compulsory military service
- ✓ Freedom of expression — Correct answer
Freedom of expression is one of the rights protected by the European Convention on Human Rights. It helps protect people’s basic freedoms and limits how the state can act.
Which right is one of the principles in the European Convention on Human Rights?
- Right to own a weapon
- Right to vote in every council meeting
- ✓ Right to a fair trial — Correct answer
- Right to compulsory military service
The European Convention on Human Rights includes the right to a fair trial, along with freedoms such as thought, conscience and religion, and freedom of expression.
What did the Human Rights Act 1998 do?
- It created the European Parliament
- ✓ It incorporated the European Convention on Human Rights into UK law — Correct answer
- It ended equal treatment under the law
- It replaced the House of Commons
The Human Rights Act 1998 incorporated the European Convention on Human Rights into UK law. The government, public bodies and the courts must follow its principles.