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Difficulty: MediumThe Pledge of Loyalty

The Pledge of Loyalty is a formal commitment made by individuals during the citizenship ceremony. According to the official wording in the handbook, which of the following pairs of commitments is correctly stated as it appears in the text of the pledge?

  1. Respect its rights and freedoms and uphold its democratic valuesAnswer
  2. B
    Uphold its rights and freedoms and respect its democratic values
  3. C
    Respect its traditions and uphold its economic prosperity
  4. D
    Observe its rights and freedoms and fulfil its social obligations

Answer

The correct answer identifies that new citizens promise to 'respect its rights and freedoms' and 'uphold its democratic values' exactly as worded in the official handbook.
The correct answer accurately reflects the sequential commitments in the Pledge of Loyalty: 'respect its rights and freedoms' and 'uphold its democratic values'. This matches the exact wording found in the official Life in the UK handbook.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Recall the official text of the Pledge of Loyalty.
"I will give my loyalty to the United Kingdom and respect its rights and freedoms. I will uphold its democratic values..."
The question requires identifying the exact phrasing and verb-object pairings used in the ceremony.
2
Compare the recalled text with the provided options.
The pairing of 'respect' with 'rights and freedoms' and 'uphold' with 'democratic values' is found in the first option.
This confirms which choice follows the official wording without swapping terms or introducing outside concepts.

Key Concept

The precise wording and specific commitments of the Pledge of Loyalty.

Practice More

Review the full text of the Pledge of Loyalty and the Oath of Allegiance to ensure you can distinguish between commitments made to the United Kingdom and those made to the Monarch.
Estimated Time:45s
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The Pledge of Loyalty

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