Edexcel GCSE Citizenship Studies Paper 1 June 2024 question paper

Which one of the following countries have not ratified the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child?

Which one of these events could be described as an example of discrimination?

Explain two principles or rights which support democracy in the UK.

Suggest two examples of how community cohesion is promoted in UK society.

Explain one reason why a government may need to temporarily restrict citizens’ freedom of speech.

Study Source A below and then answer the question below.

(Source based on https://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/londoners-identify-as-citizens- of-city-first-before-british-english-or-european-poll-finds-a3654936.html)

Explain how people’s identities have now become more varied and widely accepted by society.

Name one of the principal roles of the Chancellor of the Exchequer.

Explain two of the main features of the UK’s constitution.

Identify three issues on which the UK’s major political parties often disagree.

Which one of these accurately describes a referendum in the UK?

Which one of these is correct about the Prime Minister (PM)?

Which one of these is accurate about the House of Lords?

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

(Source from: https://www.cfr.org/backgrounder/north-koreas-power-structure)

Compare how the UK and North Korea differ in forming and selecting governments.

Suggest two types of case which a civil court will deal with.

Suggest three different methods used to punish offenders as a means of reducing crime.

Explain one way by which Youth Courts differ from other courts.

Restorative justice arises when

Identify two rights of a person when placed under arrest.

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

(Source from: https://www.magistrates-association.org.uk/about-magistrates)

Using the source, explain the benefits that magistrates bring to our legal system.

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

Which one of these is believed by Tony Blair?

Which one of these is believed by the Institute for Government?

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

Which view do you agree with more?

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

The ages at which people become legally responsible – such as to drive, to marry, to work and to vote – need to be increased.

How far do you agree with this view?

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