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The Established Church of England is also the national church in Scotland.
The Established Church of England is also the national church in Scotland.
False
The monarch of England has spiritual authority over the Church of England.
The monarch of England has spiritual authority over the Church of England.
False
The Church of England receives financial support from the state.
The Church of England receives financial support from the state.
True
The Prime Minister of England has no role in choosing new bishops for the Church of England.
The Prime Minister of England has no role in choosing new bishops for the Church of England.
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The Church of England has the freedom to make changes in its doctrine, order, or worship without the consent of the state.
The Church of England has the freedom to make changes in its doctrine, order, or worship without the consent of the state.
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The Church of England is the only established church in the UK.
The Church of England is the only established church in the UK.
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The Church of England's position as the established church with the Queen as Supreme Governor is still widely accepted.
The Church of England's position as the established church with the Queen as Supreme Governor is still widely accepted.
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Britain is a fully secular society.
Britain is a fully secular society.
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The 26 bishops in the House of Lords have no significant power to introduce and amend UK legislation.
The 26 bishops in the House of Lords have no significant power to introduce and amend UK legislation.
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The UK is the only country in the world where bishops have seats in the parliament.
The UK is the only country in the world where bishops have seats in the parliament.
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There are no faith-based projects caring for people with disabilities in the UK.
There are no faith-based projects caring for people with disabilities in the UK.
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Rethinking religion and belief in public life calls for a stronger integration of religion and state in the UK.
Rethinking religion and belief in public life calls for a stronger integration of religion and state in the UK.
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According to the Ipsos MORI poll in 2003, 25% of the population were a practising member of an organised religion.
According to the Ipsos MORI poll in 2003, 25% of the population were a practising member of an organised religion.
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The majority of the UK population consider themselves as practising Christians.
The majority of the UK population consider themselves as practising Christians.
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The rise of secularism in the UK is due to the growing influence of religion in urbanized societies.
The rise of secularism in the UK is due to the growing influence of religion in urbanized societies.
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Article 9 of the Human Rights Act 1998 allows the state to favor one religion over others.
Article 9 of the Human Rights Act 1998 allows the state to favor one religion over others.
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Two-thirds of UK adults have a connection with the Church at present.
Two-thirds of UK adults have a connection with the Church at present.
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The right to manifest your beliefs is an absolute right according to Article 9.
The right to manifest your beliefs is an absolute right according to Article 9.
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The number of churchgoers in the UK has been steadily increasing over the second half of the 20th century.
The number of churchgoers in the UK has been steadily increasing over the second half of the 20th century.
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Secularism aims to promote one religion over others.
Secularism aims to promote one religion over others.
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You can be forced to have a particular religion according to Article 9 of the Human Rights Act 1998.
You can be forced to have a particular religion according to Article 9 of the Human Rights Act 1998.
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Article 9 of the Human Rights Act 1998 protects the right to hold only religious beliefs.
Article 9 of the Human Rights Act 1998 protects the right to hold only religious beliefs.
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The state can establish an official church or religion according to Article 9 of the Human Rights Act 1998.
The state can establish an official church or religion according to Article 9 of the Human Rights Act 1998.
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Article 9 of the Human Rights Act 1998 includes the right to choose or change your religion or beliefs.
Article 9 of the Human Rights Act 1998 includes the right to choose or change your religion or beliefs.
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In the 2017 election, the majority of Anglicans voted for the Labour Party.
In the 2017 election, the majority of Anglicans voted for the Labour Party.
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The Conservative Party received the most votes from Catholics in the 2017 election.
The Conservative Party received the most votes from Catholics in the 2017 election.
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A majority of Muslims voted for the Conservative Party in the 2017 election.
A majority of Muslims voted for the Conservative Party in the 2017 election.
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The Labour Party received the most votes from those with no religious affiliation in the 2017 election.
The Labour Party received the most votes from those with no religious affiliation in the 2017 election.
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The number of bishops from the Church of England in the UK Parliament is 20.
The number of bishops from the Church of England in the UK Parliament is 20.
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The British monarch is not required to be a member of the Church of England.
The British monarch is not required to be a member of the Church of England.
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