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Practice questionLife in the UK Test
Which of these is one of the duties of the police?
Correct answer
To protect life and property
Why
The police have a duty to protect life and property, prevent disturbances (keep the peace) and prevent and detect crime. Sentences are decided by the courts.
Answer choices
- ATo decide prison sentences
- BTo protect life and property
- CTo write new laws
- DTo collect taxes