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PSHE Practice Test (Personal Education): The Equality Act - Age 14-16
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The Equality Act was introduced in 2010 (in the U.K.) to protect people's rights and to make sure that everyone, regardless of age, sex, physical ability, race, religion or sexuality, has equal opportunities.

This practice test covers how this law protects you and also the responsibilities you have because of it.

PSHE Practice Test (Personal Education): The Equality Act - Age 14-16
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1. The Equality Act says discrimination can be justified if the person discriminating can show it is a proportionate means of achieving a legitimate aim. Three of the following are “legitimate aims” and one is not. Which one is not?
2. There are four specific types of discrimination. Which of these is an example of “victimisation”?
3. In 2018 a baker was taken to court three times for refusing to make a cake with the slogan “Support Gay Marriage”. According to the court, was the baker guilty of discrimination?
4. Under the Equality Act, there are nine protected “characteristics”. Which of the following is not one of them?
5. The Equality Act protects us in certain situations. Which of the following is on the list?
6. There are four specific types of discrimination. Which of these is an example of “harassment”?
7. Not everyone agrees with the Equality Act. Some claim it is too “PC”. What does PC stand for in this context?
8. There are four specific types of discrimination. Which of these is an example of “direct discrimination”?
9. Local authorities must find out what effect any changes they plan to make affect minorities. What must they do if a minority is adversely affected by any change?
10. If you think that you are being discriminated against, who should you go to?

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