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Difficulty: Very hardThe Pledge of Loyalty

The Pledge of Loyalty is a mandatory part of the citizenship ceremony for those becoming British citizens. According to the precise wording found in the official handbook, which of the following phrases correctly identifies what a new citizen promises to 'uphold'?

  1. democratic valuesAnswer
  2. B
    fundamental British values
  3. C
    constitutional traditions
  4. D
    economic prosperity

Answer

The correct phrase used in the Pledge of Loyalty is 'democratic values'.
The correct answer is 'democratic values' because the official Pledge of Loyalty explicitly states: 'I will uphold its democratic values.'

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Review the official wording of the Pledge of Loyalty.
The text states: 'I will give my loyalty to the United Kingdom and respect its rights and freedoms. I will uphold its democratic values. I will observe its laws faithfully and fulfil my duties and obligations as a British citizen.'
Accurate recall of the official text is necessary to distinguish between similar-sounding terms.
2
Identify the object associated with the verb 'uphold'.
The text explicitly pairs 'uphold' with 'its democratic values'.
This confirms the specific terminology required by the pledge.

Key Concept

Precise Wording of the Pledge of Loyalty
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