WEBVTT 00:00:00.000 --> 00:00:14.975 Part 1 of 4. Values and government. In this part you will learn 8 key words for the Life in the UK test. For each word, you will hear a simple meaning, an example and a memory tip. At the end there are three quick questions. 00:00:15.175 --> 00:00:17.000 democracy 00:00:17.200 --> 00:00:20.800 People choose their leaders by voting. 00:00:21.000 --> 00:00:25.875 For example: In a democracy, people vote in elections. 00:00:26.075 --> 00:00:32.450 Memory tip: Demos means the people. In a democracy, the people hold the power. 00:00:32.650 --> 00:00:34.775 rule of law 00:00:34.975 --> 00:00:38.925 Everyone must follow the law, even leaders. 00:00:39.125 --> 00:00:44.425 For example: Everyone, including the government, must obey the law. 00:00:44.625 --> 00:00:50.025 Memory tip: Nobody is above the law, not even the Prime Minister. 00:00:50.225 --> 00:00:51.700 tolerance 00:00:51.900 --> 00:00:55.475 Respect for people with different beliefs. 00:00:55.675 --> 00:01:01.800 For example: Tolerance means respecting people who have different faiths and beliefs. 00:01:02.000 --> 00:01:08.600 Memory tip: Tolerance is respect. You accept that other people believe different things. 00:01:08.800 --> 00:01:10.100 monarch 00:01:10.300 --> 00:01:12.925 A king or queen. 00:01:13.125 --> 00:01:17.750 For example: The monarch is the head of state of the UK. 00:01:17.950 --> 00:01:23.825 Memory tip: Mon means one. A monarch is one ruler: a king or queen. 00:01:24.025 --> 00:01:26.950 constitutional monarchy 00:01:27.150 --> 00:01:32.275 A king or queen with limited power; Parliament makes the laws. 00:01:32.475 --> 00:01:37.625 For example: The UK has a monarch, but Parliament makes the laws. 00:01:37.825 --> 00:01:42.775 Memory tip: There is a king or queen, but Parliament is the boss. 00:01:42.975 --> 00:01:44.700 Parliament 00:01:44.900 --> 00:01:48.725 The group of people who make laws for the UK. 00:01:48.925 --> 00:01:53.550 For example: Parliament meets in the Palace of Westminster. 00:01:53.750 --> 00:01:58.625 Memory tip: Think of two rooms: the Commons and the Lords. 00:01:58.825 --> 00:02:01.350 House of Commons 00:02:01.550 --> 00:02:05.075 The part of Parliament that people elect. 00:02:05.275 --> 00:02:10.500 For example: The House of Commons has 650 M Ps. 00:02:10.700 --> 00:02:16.175 Memory tip: Commons sounds like common people. Voters elect it. 00:02:16.375 --> 00:02:18.700 House of Lords 00:02:18.900 --> 00:02:23.425 The other part of Parliament; members are not elected. 00:02:23.625 --> 00:02:28.375 For example: Members of the House of Lords are called peers. 00:02:28.575 --> 00:02:33.075 Memory tip: The Lords are not elected by voters. 00:02:33.275 --> 00:02:44.450 Quick review. Look at each word and say it out loud: democracy, rule of law, tolerance, monarch, constitutional monarchy, Parliament, House of Commons, House of Lords. 00:02:44.650 --> 00:02:53.025 Time for a quick quiz. Three questions about the words in this part. After each question, you will have five seconds to think. 00:02:53.225 --> 00:03:09.400 Question 1. What does 'the rule of law' mean? A. Only ordinary citizens must obey the law. B. Officials may ignore laws when it suits them. C. The monarch decides every legal case. D. Everyone, including the government, must obey the law. 00:03:14.600 --> 00:03:24.900 The answer is D. Everyone, including the government, must obey the law. Under the rule of law nobody is above the law, including those who govern. 00:03:25.100 --> 00:03:41.700 Question 2. What does tolerance mean in the context of British values? A. Insisting everyone follows one faith. B. Respecting people who have different faiths and beliefs. C. Agreeing with everyone's opinion. D. Avoiding people of other cultures. 00:03:46.900 --> 00:03:58.625 The answer is B. Respecting people who have different faiths and beliefs. Tolerance means respecting others' faiths, cultures and beliefs while expecting them to respect yours. 00:03:58.825 --> 00:04:12.725 Question 3. Which words describe the UK's system of government? A. A military government. B. An absolute monarchy. C. A one-party state. D. A parliamentary democracy and constitutional monarchy. 00:04:17.925 --> 00:04:28.475 The answer is D. A parliamentary democracy and constitutional monarchy. The UK is a constitutional monarchy with a parliamentary democracy. 00:04:28.675 --> 00:04:38.125 That is the end of this part. Try the sample questions on our website, and say each word out loud in English. Good luck with your study.