Life in the UK test practice questions
Updated 10 October 2026
Short answer. Chapters 1 to 4, 15 practice questions a day and 2 mock tests are free. Every question comes with the reason for the answer.
NoFuss Pass has 1178 practice questions written from the handbook facts, grouped by chapter, plus 18 timed mock tests of 24 questions.
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Question 1
How many core principles of life in the UK are listed in the handbook?
- A Three
- B Four
- C Five
- D Seven
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C: Five
There are five core principles: democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, tolerance and participation in community life.
Question 2
Which of these is a core principle of life in the UK?
- A Military service
- B Wealth creation
- C Religious conformity
- D Democracy
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D: Democracy
Democracy is the first core principle. The others are the rule of law, individual liberty, tolerance and participation in community life.
Question 3
Which core principle means accepting people who have different faiths and beliefs?
- A Tolerance
- B Democracy
- C The rule of law
- D Individual liberty
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A: Tolerance
Tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs is one of the five core principles.
Question 4
Taking part in local life and helping your community is which core principle?
- A Individual liberty
- B Participation in community life
- C Tolerance
- D Democracy
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B: Participation in community life
Participation in community life is the fifth core principle.
Question 5
Who is expected to support the core principles of life in the UK?
- A Only British citizens
- B Only people who vote
- C Everyone living in the UK
- D Only people born in the UK
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C: Everyone living in the UK
Everyone who lives in the UK is expected to support the core principles.
How practice works in the app
- Answer a short quiz after each chapter.
- See the reason for every answer straight away.
- Wrong answers come back later in a mistakes review.
- Take a timed mock test of 24 questions in 45 minutes.
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Checked 10 October 2026. This is general information, not legal advice. Rules and fees can change, so check GOV.UK before you book.