Citizenship Methods (AQA GCSE Citizenship Studies): Exam Questions

Exam code: 8100

30 mins10 questions
1
2 marks

Investigating the action of others

Citizens can have different roles in trials.

Explain one difference between the role of a witness and that of a member of the jury

2
2 marks

Using an example, explain one method of improving the political participation of citizens.

3
1 mark

Investigating the action of others

What is meant by the term ‘jury service’?

4
2 marks

Using an example, explain one way a citizen can contribute to parliamentary democracy.

5
8 marks

Source A

Woman pointing in a TikTok video about housing issues, with text boxes addressing evictions, bad landlords, and hidden homelessness.

Examine why people wishing to bring about change in society may choose to use social media.

You should refer to Source A and examples from your own knowledge in your answer.

6
2 marks

Investigating the action of others

Identify two differences between special constables and regular police officers.

7
2 marks

Which two of the following are features of digital democracy?

  • Businesses advertising online

  • Citizens sharing their personal lives online

  • Citizens signing a petition online

  • Employees working from home online

  • Groups campaigning about issues online

  • Media broadcasting news online

8
1 mark

How many signatures are needed in an e-petition before it is considered for debate in Parliament?

  • 10 000

  • 50 000

  • 100 000

  • 500 000

9
2 marks

Investigating the actions of others

Explain one way a political party carries out its role.

10
8 marks

‘The advantages of the jury system outweigh the disadvantages.’

Examine this statement.