1
1 mark
What is the title usually given to someone elected at a local government election in England?
Councillor
MP
MSP
Secretary of State
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Government & Participation (AQA GCSE Citizenship Studies): Exam Questions
Exam code: 8100
1 hour25 questions
2
2 marks
Name two services provided by local government in England.
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3
1 mark
For elections to the House of Commons, what is the minimum voting age?
16
18
21
25
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4
8 marks
“All prisoners should have the right to vote in elections”
Considering a range of views, to what extent do you agree with this statement? In your answer you should consider:
How we deal with those who commit crime
Who can and cannot vote
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5
1 mark
Which of the following does the UK government spend the most on?
Defence
Education
Health and Social Care
Transport
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6
8 marks
‘A law should be passed to make the UK government spend more money on international aid.’
Considering a range of views, to what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
In your answer you should consider:
how governments make decisions about the allocation of public funding
how laws can help governments to make fairer decisions.
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7
1 mark
Which one of the following resolves disputes between the UK Government and the devolved assemblies?
Crown Court
High Court
Magistrates’ Court
Supreme Court
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8
1 mark
Which job would not allow you to stand for election to become a Member of Parliament (MP)?
Doctor
Firefighter
Lifeguard
Police Officer
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9
2 marks
What is the minimum voting age in the following elections?
UK general election:
Scottish Parliamentary election:
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10
4 marks
Source C
Becoming a local councillor Helga is 29 years old and wishes to stand as a candidate in the next local election in Birmingham. Helga moved to the UK from Poland. She has been living in Birmingham for the past two years. Helga feels she has the necessary skills to become a councillor. She already works in the local council. Peter is 20 years old. Peter wishes to stand as a candidate in the next local election in Birmingham. He has lived and worked in Birmingham all his life. Peter feels he has the necessary skills to become a councillor. He is considered to be a very intelligent and helpful young man. Peter is worried people may be concerned that he went to prison on a short sentence six years ago. |
Referring to the people in Source C, describe who can and cannot stand as a candidate in local elections.
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11
4 marks
Source C
Young voter turnout Paul is 21 years old and did not vote at the last General Election. His reasons are:
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Referring to Source C, discuss ways that could improve voter turnout amongst young people.
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12
4 marks
Source D
National Health Service (NHS) UK citizens can use most NHS services without having to pay for them when they need them. The NHS is funded mainly from general taxation and National Insurance contributions with a smaller amount from patient charges, eg from dental treatment and prescriptions. It is one of the main areas of government spending. However, there is a lot of financial pressure on the NHS. Some of this pressure is due to:
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Referring to Source D, discuss how the UK government could ensure the NHS remains free for citizens.
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13
1 mark
Which one of the following is a devolved body?
Norfolk County Council
Scottish Parliament
The Cabinet
UK Supreme Court
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14
8 marks
‘The changing relations between the nations of the UK are leading to the loss of British identity.’
Considering a range of views, to what extent do you agree with this statement?
In your answer you should consider:
the national identity of citizens living in different parts of the UK
how political relations are changing between nations of the UK.
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15
1 mark
Investigating the action of others
Identify one role of a councillor.
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16
1 mark
Investigating the action of others
Identify one way councillors can be held accountable for their actions.
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17
1 mark
Which of the following cities has a directly elected mayor?
Belfast
Cardiff
Edinburgh
London
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18
8 marks
‘Local councils should build more social housing.’
Examine this view.
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19
4 marks
Source B
Discuss two outcomes which might occur if citizens in the UK were legally required to vote in general elections.
Refer to Source B in your answer
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20
1 mark
Identify one service provided by local authorities.
Armed forces
Banking
Mobile phone contracts
Social care
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21
2 marks
Identify two methods used to collect taxes.
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22
4 marks
Source C
Public services Councillors and local authority staff are involved in making decisions about which local public services should be provided. One issue which local authorities face when making these decisions is the legal obligation to provide certain public services. An example of this is the need to provide free school meals. Demands from citizens for local authority public services are increasing all the time. |
Discuss two issues, not mentioned in Source C, that are considered when making decisions about which public services the local authority is going to provide.
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23
8 marks
‘UK citizens should have to pass a citizenship test before they are allowed to vote.’
To what extent do you agree with this statement?
In your answer you should consider:
those who can and cannot currently vote in elections
rights and legal entitlements of citizens
what knowledge an individual should have to be an effective, active citizen.
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24
1 mark
Explain the term ‘voter turnout’.
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25
8 marks
‘Democracy in the UK needs to be strengthened.’
To what extent do you agree with this statement?
In your answer you should consider:
opportunities for participation in democracy
barriers to participation in democracy
issues relating to voter apathy and the debate about voting age.
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