GCSECitizenship StudiesAQAExam Questions3. Rights & Responsibilities3.1 Laws in Society

Laws in Society (AQA GCSE Citizenship Studies): Exam Questions

Exam code: 8100

30 mins9 questions
1
2 marks

Identify two legal rights of UK citizens.

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2
1 mark

Define the term ‘justice’.

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3
8 marks

‘When there is conflict between rights and responsibilities, the individual liberty of the citizen should come first.’

Considering a range of views, to what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

In your answer you should consider:

  • the need for balance between rights and responsibilities

  • the importance of individual liberty.

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4
1 mark

Identify the organisation whose purpose is to help eliminate discrimination in the UK.

  • The Equality and Human Rights Commission

  • The Equality and Human Rights Congress

  • The Equality and Human Rights Council

  • The Equality and Human Rights Court

Choose your answer

5
4 marks

Source D

A busy city square with a large fountain and many people sitting and walking. A CCTV sign is prominent, highlighting surveillance presence.

With reference to Source D, discuss why the state may need to use CCTV cameras to restrict citizens’ right to privacy.

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6
1 mark

In the UK which of the following is a law rather than a rule?

People must wear a…

  • crash helmet when riding a motorbike.

  • cycle helmet when riding a bicycle.

  • lanyard when teaching in a school.

  • uniform when being taught in a school

Choose your answer

7
4 marks

Source D

Citizens’ rights

Body modification is the deliberate altering of your physical appearance. This is usually done by a body modification artist (BMA).

In 2019 a BMA was found guilty of causing grievous bodily harm to two consenting customers. The judge said it was not in the public interest that a person should wound another for no good reason.

A petition defending the BMA was signed by 13 000 people. The petition said that the BMA was a knowledgeable and skilful practitioner who had carried out the procedure in a hygienic workplace.

With reference to Source D, discuss why citizens’ rights should not be restricted by the state.

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8
1 mark

Define the term ‘equal opportunities .’

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9
8 marks

‘The UK does not treat all its citizens fairly.’

Considering a range of views, to what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

In your answer you should consider:

  • the fundamental principles of the law

  • who holds political power

  • how citizens participate in the political system.

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