GCSECitizenship StudiesAQAExam Questions4. Politics & Participation4.3 The Citizen, Parliament & Government

The Citizen, Parliament & Government (AQA GCSE Citizenship Studies): Exam Questions

Exam code: 8100

1 hour21 questions
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4 marks

Source D

Table showing UK General Election results: Conservatives 310 seats, 40% votes; Labour 240 seats, 35% votes; Lib Dems 20 seats, 20% votes; Others 30 seats, 5% votes.

Describe the impact on the result and formation of the next government if the election shown in Source D had been held using a Proportional System of voting?

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2
1 mark

Which of the following elections uses the Additional Member System (AMS)?

  • Scottish local council

  • Scottish Parliament

  • UK Parliament

  • Welsh local council

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3
2 marks

Identify two disadvantages of the Single Transferable Vote (STV) system.

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4 marks

Source C

Lewisham 2022 election chart showing vote share and seats by party using FPTP and STV systems; Labour dominates, with minor parties having fewer seats.

Discuss two outcomes of using a more proportional system of voting instead of FPTP.

You should refer to Source C in your answer.

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5
4 marks

Source D

Text discussing UK political parties, highlighting Conservative views on business, health, and privatisation, advocating less regulation, personal responsibility, and efficiency.

Referring to Source D, discuss key differences between the views of Conservative and Labour Party members over the role of the state.

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1 mark

Which of the following is a position in the UK Cabinet?

  • Lord Chancellor

  • Lord/Lady Justice

  • Lord Mayor

  • Lord Speaker

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7
8 marks

‘In the UK, the Cabinet is as powerful as the Prime Minister.’

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

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2 marks

Explain what is meant by the term ‘royal assent’.

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4 marks

Source D

Members of Parliament in the House of Commons, seated on opposing benches around a central green carpet, engaging in a session.

Referring to Source D, discuss the significance of where MPs sit in the House of Commons.

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10
1 mark

Which one of the following is a political party in the UK?

  • CAFOD

  • Plaid Cymru

  • UNISON

  • Unite

Choose your answer

11
8 marks

‘UK political parties are all the same.’

Considering a range of views, evaluate this statement.

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12
1 mark

Identify which post in the UK Cabinet is responsible for the Treasury.

  • Chancellor of the Exchequer

  • Foreign Secretary

  • Home Secretary

  • Lord Chancellor

Choose your answer

13
8 marks

‘The UK Prime Minister’s power is limited by the influence of the media on public opinion.’

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

In your answer you should consider:

  • the power of the Prime Minister

  • the role of the media in informing and influencing public opinion

  • the role of the media in holding those in power to account.

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14
2 marks

Identify one advantage and one disadvantage of the single transferable vote system.

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15
8 marks

Examine the ways in which parliament holds the government to account in the UK.

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1 mark

In the First Past the Post voting system the…

  • result of the election is proportionate.

  • winner is found by using a quota.

  • winner is the one with the most votes.

  • winner needs over 50% of the votes.

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17
2 marks

Identify two elections for which the Additional Member voting system is used.

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18
4 marks

Source B

Table showing 2019 UK General Election results by party. Includes vote percentages, seats by First Past the Post, and seats using Party List voting.

Discuss two disadvantages of using the First Past the Post voting system.

Refer to Source B in your answer.

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19
1 mark

Identify the correct way of voting.

  • Being on the electoral register

  • Completing a ballot paper

  • Giving a verdict in court

  • Standing for political office

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20
4 marks

Source D

Legal protection for citizens

Parliament is the legislative body in the UK. It has two parts – the House of Lords and the House of Commons. Members of each house can take various actions to ensure citizens have protection under the law and that the rule of law is maintained. One action is for Parliament to hold the government to account for what it does.

Discuss two actions, not mentioned in Source D, that Parliament has taken that give citizens protection under the law.

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21
1 mark

Identify one UK government department.

  • The Arts Council

  • HM Treasury

  • Network Rail

  • Royal Navy

Choose your answer