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Citizenship Studies · Edexcel 1CS0 · Paper 1 · June 2023

Edexcel GCSE Citizenship Studies Paper 1 June 2023 question paper

Edexcel 1CS0 · Paper 1

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Question 1

(a)

Asylum seekers are people who:

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(b)

Which one of these accurately describes the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child?

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(c)

Explain two reasons why mutual respect is necessary in society.

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(d)

Explain one way in which local councils are democratic.

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(e)

Suggest two benefits of migration in the UK.

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Question 2

Study Source A below before answering the question.

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Explain the significance of religion for young people in the UK today.

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Question 3

(a)

Identify one of the roles carried out by a government minister.

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(b)

Explain two of the main differences between the House of Commons and the House of Lords.

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(c)

Identify three distinct features of the Westminster first-past-the-post voting system.

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Question 4

(a)
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Which one of these is an example of Parliamentary oversight and scrutiny?

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(d)

Study Source B below and then answer part (d).

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Compare how referendums are used in the UK and Switzerland.

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Question 5

(a)

Suggest two reasons why crime rates may increase in society.

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(b)

Identify three reasons why we need laws in society.

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(c)

Explain one benefit of using mediation to settle a legal dispute.

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Question 6

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(b)

Identify two family matters which civil law deals with.

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(c)

Study Source C below and then answer part (c).

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(Source from: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-birmingham-56536649 and https://inews.co.uk/news/uk/burglary-victim-becomes-best-friends-police- rehabilitation-scheme-931269)

Using the source, explain the benefits of restorative justice.

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Question 7

Study Source D in the Source Booklet. Then answer parts (a) to (d).

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(a)

Which one of these is believed by Peter Tatchell?

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(b)

Which one of these is believed by Dominic Grieve?

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(c)

Analyse the source to identify two areas on which there is agreement.

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(d)

Which view do you agree with more?

Explain your answer, referring to the differing arguments made in both parts of the source.

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Question 8

Taxes must be increased by local and national government to provide essential public services.

How far do you agree with this view?

Give reasons for your opinion, showing that you have considered different views on the topic.

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