New citizens can choose between an oath (religious) or affirmation (non-religious) — both have the same legal weight
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At a citizenship ceremony, what is the difference between an oath and an affirmation?
The oath is longer than the affirmation
The oath is sworn before God; the affirmation is non-religious
The oath is for citizens born abroad; the affirmation is for UK-born citizens
The oath carries more legal weight than the affirmation
Explanation
The oath is sworn before God (religious), while the affirmation is non-religious. Both carry exactly the same legal weight (so D is wrong). The choice is based on personal belief, not place of birth (so C is wrong). They are similar in length (so A is wrong).
TRUE or FALSE: The oath of allegiance and the affirmation of allegiance have the same legal weight.
True
False
Explanation
This is true. Whether a new citizen chooses the oath (religious) or the affirmation (non-religious), both have exactly the same legal effect. The choice is a matter of personal belief.