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Practice questionLife in the UK Test

At a citizenship ceremony, what can a new citizen make instead of the oath if they prefer not to swear by God?

Correct answer

An affirmation of allegiance

Why

New citizens either swear an oath or make an affirmation of allegiance, and then make the same pledge. The affirmation has the same effect as the oath but does not mention God.

Answer choices

  • AAn affirmation of allegiance
  • BThe national anthem
  • CA personal statement of their choice
  • DNothing, because the oath is compulsory