Examkin

Question

Difficulty: EasyThe Oath of Allegiance

During a citizenship ceremony, an applicant who does not wish to use a religious text may choose to make an Affirmation of Allegiance instead of an Oath. Which of the following phrases is used to begin this non-religious affirmation?

  1. I do solemnly, sincerely and truly declare and affirmAnswer
  2. B
    I swear by Almighty God
  3. C
    I pledge my loyalty to the United Kingdom
  4. D
    I will give my loyalty to the United Kingdom and respect its rights and freedoms

Answer

The Affirmation of Allegiance begins with the phrase 'I do solemnly, sincerely and truly declare and affirm'.
The phrase 'I do solemnly, sincerely and truly declare and affirm' is the legal opening for the Affirmation of Allegiance, which is specifically designed for applicants who prefer not to swear a religious oath to God.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the specific type of promise requested.
The question asks for the non-religious version, which is the Affirmation of Allegiance.
The Oath and Affirmation have different opening phrases based on whether the applicant wants to use a religious text.
2
Differentiate between the religious and non-religious wording.
Religious (Oath) starts with 'I swear by Almighty God'; Non-religious (Affirmation) starts with 'I do solemnly, sincerely and truly declare and affirm'.
The law provides two options to accommodate different beliefs during the citizenship ceremony.

Key Concept

The distinction between the religious Oath of Allegiance and the non-religious Affirmation of Allegiance.
Estimated Time:45s
Rate this question

Topics

The Oath of Allegiance

More questions from this topic