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Citizenship Studies · Edexcel 1CS0 · Paper 2 · June 2025

Edexcel GCSE Citizenship Studies Paper 2 June 2025 question paper

Edexcel 1CS0 · Paper 2

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Question 1

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.

(a)

Explain one reason why your group decided on the goal set for your citizenship action.

(2)

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(b)

Explain two problems you might experience when working in a team on a citizenship action.

(4)

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(c)

Explain one reason why you selected the different points of view included in your citizenship action.

(2)

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(d)

Explain two ways in which your primary research helped you choose your citizenship action.

(4)

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(e)

‘The main reason a citizenship action could fail is because of the choice of methods.’

How far do you agree with this view?

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

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

(12)

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Question 2

Study Source A in the Source Booklet about the Petition Campaign of the Year Award before you answer this question.

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(a)

Explain two reasons why campaigns like those in Source A might use e-petitions.

(4)

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(b)

Identify two other methods the campaign in Source A could have used.

(2)

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(c)

According to Source A, the campaign was able to ‘raise awareness of issues that might otherwise struggle to be heard in Parliament’.

Using Source A, analyse why this viewpoint may be accurate.

(2)

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(d)

Explain why having a successful e-petition may not lead to change.

(6)

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Question 3

A definition of a tribunal is a:

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(1)

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Question 4

The name of the press regulator is:

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(1)

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Question 5

Which of the following established the rules of war for international conflicts?

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(1)

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Question 6

Explain one difference between a democratic and a non-democratic country.

(2)

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Question 7

Identify two examples of how the UK’s relationship with the European Union has changed post-Brexit.

(2)

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Question 8

Explain two reasons for press censorship.

(4)

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Question 9

Explain the role of the United Nations and the World Trade Organisation.

(6)

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Question 10

‘International organisations such as the United Nations should take action to protect human rights.’

Write reasoned arguments to support and oppose this statement.

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Question 11

‘Too much media influence on public opinion is undemocratic.’

How far do you agree with this view?

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

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