Edexcel GCSE Citizenship Studies Paper 2 November 2020 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 role undertaken by another member of your team and how this contributed to the outcome of your action.

Role undertaken

Contribution of role to the outcome

Explain two ways in which the action you chose affected the methods you adopted to carry out your citizenship action.

Explain how you used two types of primary research in your citizenship action.

‘Unrealistic goals are the main obstacle to achieving the intended outcome of a 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 Clink Charity before you answer this question.

Explain two ways in which the work of The Clink Charity mentors may help to cut reoffending rates.

Source A shows how The Clink Charity aims to improve the lives of prisoners.

Suggest two reasons why it is important for prisoners to gain qualifications.

According to the source, the work of The Clink Charity is ‘Changing attitudes, transforming lives and creating second chances’.

Analyse why this viewpoint might be right.

Explain how charities, such as The Clink Charity, can provide a voice and support for disadvantaged individuals and groups in society.

A free press is defined as a type of media that is

Non-governmental organisations (NGOs) are best described as

Tribunals are where

Give two advantages of joining a trade union.

Explain one way in which international law protects citizens in situations of armed conflict.

Explain two reasons why press censorship may occur.

Explain how the UK benefits from membership of the World Trade Organisation and NATO.

‘The opportunities to participate in politics ensure the UK is one of the most democratic countries in the world.’

Write reasoned arguments to support and oppose this statement.

‘Organisations such as the Red Cross and Amnesty International are more effective than governments in tackling human rights abuses.’

How far do you agree with this view?

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