Citizenship Paper 1

Question 1

What are the opportunities to participate in democracy?

Answer 1

Voting in elections & referendums
Membership of political parties
Using social media/petitions
The Magistracy or civil courts

Question 2

What are some barriers to participating in democracy?

Answer 2

Age
Time/Money
Apathy & Indifference
Misinformation & Fake news

Question 3

What is an interest group?

Answer 3

Organisations that try to influence the government to adopt certain policies on a particular issue

Question 4

What are the benefits of joining an interest group?

Answer 4

Get involved with a cause you believe in
Meet likeminded and sympathetic friends
Further a cause

Question 5

What are the negatives of joining an interest group?

Answer 5

Echo chamber phenomenon
Online trolling and abuse
Time and money commitments

Question 6

What are the advantages of joining a political party?

Answer 6

Progression and a potential career
Influencing policy and individuals
Supporting a philosophy or individual you agree with

Question 7

What are the negatives of joining a political party?

Answer 7

Cost
Effort and time
Potential alienation

Question 8

What are the benefits of standing as a candidate for election?

Answer 8

Raised profile and status
Influencing the debate and getting your voice heard

Question 9

What is the role of a pressure group?

Answer 9

Campaigning for or against a particular cause or policy
Representing a specific group
Raising awareness

Question 10

What are some examples of pressure groups?

Answer 10

Fathers4Justice (Rights for estranged fathers), Stonewall (LGBT) , Extinction Rebellion (Environmental), Britain First

Question 11

What are the roles of trade unions?

Answer 11

Represent Employees
Campaign for employee rights
Organise and vote on industrial action
Provide advice and Guidance

Question 12

What are some examples of trade unions?

Answer 12

BMA, Unison etc.

Question 13

What are some examples of citizens working together to solve issues?

Answer 13

Extinction Rebellion: Citizens working together to raise awareness of climate change through protest and civil disobedience
The Royal British Legion: Citizens work together to raise funds for military legions by selling poppies
RSPCA: Citizens work together to identify, rescue and rehome animals in distress or maltreatment

Question 14

How can citizens become involved in the legal system?

Answer 14

Juror
Witness
Victim
Magistrate
Special constable
Police and Crime Comissioner

Question 15

What values are necessary in a democracy?

Answer 15

Human, Individual and Civil Rights
Responsibilities
The rule of law
Equality

Question 16

What are the powers of Government?

Answer 16

Making policy decisions and setting the direction of government
Writing proposing and passing legislation through Parliament
Handling relations between the UK and other countries
Representing the UK on the world stage
Running individual government departments
Handling events and crises

Question 17

True or false: The Prime Minister can appoint cabinet and government ministers

Answer 17

True

Question 18

True or false: A Prime Minister can NOT grant honours and pardons

Answer 18

False

Question 19

Who in government should negotiate and confer with other leaders?

Answer 19

The Prime Minister

Question 20

Who should set legislation and policy direction for the Government?

Answer 20

The Prime Minister

Question 21

Name 3 roles of parliament:

Answer 21

Voting on the passing of legislation
Amending and updating legislation
Representing their constituency
Holding the Government to account