Edexcel GCSE Citizenship Studies Paper 2 June 2023 question paper

You have been part of a group that organised and took part in a citizenship action. In no more than 20 words, write the title of your citizenship action below.

Explain one way in which your choice of action clearly addresses one citizenship issue related to your studies.

Explain two reasons why it is important to research both primary and secondary sources when planning your citizenship action.

Explain one reason why negotiation was important when carrying out your citizenship action.

Explain two ways in which considering different viewpoints affected the methods that you used for your citizenship action.

‘Identifying potential problems and planning ways to avoid them is the key to carrying out an effective citizenship action.’

How far do you agree with this view?

You must base your answer on your experience of your own citizenship action.

Give reasons for your opinion, showing that you have considered another point of view.

Study Source A in the Sources Booklet about The Galley Common Stables before you answer this question.

Explain two reasons why people might choose to support campaigns like the one described in Source A.

Other than financial donations, identify two successes achieved by The Galley Common Stables campaign.

According to Source A, the results of the campaign to save The Galley Common Stables were ‘incredible’.

Using the source, analyse why this viewpoint might be mistaken.

Explain why some campaigns find it difficult to fully achieve their goals.

Which one of the following is an example of indirect action?

Press censorship is when:

One function of the Council of Europe is to:

Identify two trade unions that you have studied.

Explain what is meant by mediation in international conflicts.

Explain two roles of charities.

Explain the commitments that NATO and the Commonwealth expect the UK to fulfil as a condition of membership.

‘Pressure group campaigns are the most effective way to resolve a national issue.’

Write reasoned arguments to support and oppose this statement.

‘The media are the most effective check on government power.’

How far do you agree with this view?

Give reasons for your opinion, showing that you have considered other points of view.