Edexcel GCSE Citizenship Studies Paper 2 June 2024 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 reason why timing is an important consideration for a citizenship action.

Explain two ways in which considering different viewpoints affected how you organised your citizenship action.

Explain one reason why careful research is important when choosing your citizenship action.

Explain how two methods chosen for your citizenship action helped to achieve your goals.

‘Citizenship actions cannot succeed unless you collaborate with other team members.’

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 Source Booklet about Eleanor Horner’s campaign before you answer these questions.

Explain two reasons why someone such as Eleanor Horner may use the media to help promote a campaign.

Identify two reasons why the local council may have chosen to hold a consultation related to Eleanor Horner’s campaign.

According to Source A, Eleanor Horner’s campaign will ‘have a huge impact’ on the lives of local people.

Using the source, analyse why this viewpoint may be accurate.

Explain why targeting a campaign at local government may be the most effective way to achieve change.

An example of a charity is:

Mediation is defined as:

Which organisation has the main role of supporting the rights of people in the workplace?

Explain one reason why local community groups may find taking action to improve their local area difficult.

Identify two problems that non-governmental organisations (NGOs) may face when involved in challenging global situations.

Explain two ways in which sanctions may help to resolve international conflict.

Explain the main functions of the United Nations and NATO.

‘Press regulation in the UK is unnecessary.’

Write reasoned arguments to support and oppose this statement.

‘Democratically campaigning to change the law is the most effective way of changing behaviour in society.’

How far do you agree with this view?

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