Paper 1 Section A: Active Citizenship: Bringing about change in the legal system

Question 1

How can citizens be involved in the justice system?

Answer 1

Jury service
Witness
Special constable

Question 2

What are jurors?

Answer 2

Selected to hear a case and determine whether the person on trial is innocent or guilty.

Question 3

What are special constables?

Answer 3

Trained volunteers who works with and supports local police.

Question 4

How can citizens be more active?

Answer 4

Joining a political party
Lobby their representatives
Stand for election

Question 5

What are the suggestions to increase the role of technology in our democracy?

Answer 5

Using the Internet to vote in elections
Ministers holding Question Time via social media
Issues of the Day could be done through online referendums

Question 6

What are the ways for citizens to hold those in power accountable?

Answer 6

Voting
Campaigning
Volunteering

Question 7

What is an interest group?

Answer 7

A group that has a specific interest - only works to promote its own interests.