Question

Difficulty: MediumThe Pledge of Loyalty

The Pledge of Loyalty is a formal commitment made during the UK citizenship ceremony. According to the official text of this pledge, what does a new citizen specifically promise to 'fulfil'?

  1. Duties and obligations as a British citizenAnswer
  2. B
    Economic contributions to the national treasury
  3. C
    Religious observances and traditional customs
  4. D
    Political membership in a recognized party

Answer

Duties and obligations as a British citizen
The correct answer accurately reflects the official wording of the Pledge of Loyalty, which concludes with the commitment to 'fulfil my duties and obligations as a British citizen.' This demonstrates a commitment to the responsibilities that come with citizenship.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Recall the official text of the Pledge of Loyalty from the handbook.
The final sentence of the pledge is: 'I will observe its laws faithfully and fulfil my duties and obligations as a British citizen.'
Accurate recall of the official text is required to identify the specific commitments.
2
Identify the object associated with the verb 'fulfil' in the text.
The text links 'fulfil' with 'my duties and obligations'.
This matches the requirement of the question stem and confirms the correct choice.

Key Concept

The precise commitments in the Pledge of Loyalty
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