Life in the UK test practice question · History
Which Enlightenment idea is still a basic principle of life in the UK today?
Answer options
- The monarch's word is above the law.
- Everyone has the right to their own political and religious views.Correct
- Only landowners should have opinions about politics.
- Each person must follow the religion of their ruler.
Answer: Everyone has the right to their own political and religious views.
Enlightenment writers argued for reason and tolerance. The freedom to hold your own beliefs is still a core British value.
Checked 8 November 2026