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AQA GCSE Citizenship Studies Paper 2 — Free 28-Question AQA GCSE Practice Test

Q01.1Why is tolerance an important value in modern Britain? Shade in the one correct answer. Because modern British soci...Easy

Q01.2Using one example, explain the term 'rule of law'.Easy

Q01.3SOURCE A: The key British value of democracy Democracy is a key British value. However, in 2020 the YouGov Democracy...Medium

Q02.1What does 'freedom of the press' mean? Shade in the one correct answer. Newspapers should be free from...Easy

Q02.2Explain the term 'citizen journalist'.Easy

Q02.3SOURCE B: Media responsibilities and the public interest In January 2022, Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, won ...Medium

Q03.1Which of the following states the aims of the United Nations (UN)? Shade in the one correct answer.Easy

Q03.2Define the term 'hard power'.Easy

Q03.3Explain how mediation can be used as a way to resolve international disputes and conflicts.Easy

Q03.4SOURCE C: Making sanctions effective Sanctions are a method to resolving international disputes and conflicts. Howev...Medium

Q04.1In 2010, 116 pieces of legislation were brought together to form a single law. This law protects UK citizens from dis...Easy

Q04.2'The actions of government, not citizens, are the best way to promote respect and understanding in British society.' ...Hard

Q05.1What is meant by the term 'equal opportunities'?Easy

Q05.2'British citizens have a duty to participate in democracy even if they feel apathetic about politics.' Considering a...Hard

Q06.1Which of the following courts hears the majority of civil law cases in England and Wales? Shade in the one correct a...Easy

Q06.2Which two of the following could be prosecuted as criminal offences? Shade in the two correct answers. A Defamation...Medium

Q06.3SOURCE D: Civil Law in the UK • Civil law cases are brought by private parties. • The decision of the court is liabl...Medium

Q07.1Which one of the following is a trade union? Shade in the one correct answer.Easy

Q07.2Explain one way a trade union can influence government policy.Easy

Q07.3SOURCE E: Trade unions and employers' associations • Employers' associations represent businesses and the people who...Medium

Q08.1SOURCE F: Types of Crime A – Arson B – Assault C – Fraud D – Theft QUESTION: Which one of the crimes in Source F is...Easy

Q08.2SOURCE F: Types of Crime A – Arson B – Assault C – Fraud D – Theft QUESTION: Which one of the crimes in Source F is...Easy

Q08.3Identify two of the purposes of sentencing.Easy

Q08.4SOURCE G: Hate crimes Reported hate crimes have risen by 9% to a record number of more than 124 000 across England a...Medium

Q09.1Which of the following international organisations established the European Court of Human Rights? Shade in the one ...Medium

Q09.2'The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child has done more to protect children than any other international agreemen...Hard

Q10.1Define the term 'justice'.Easy

Q10.2'When there is conflict between rights and responsibilities, the individual liberty of the citizen should come first....Hard

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