Theme A: Paper 1 Section A Short Answer Questions Flashcards
What is the duration and total marks for Paper 1 Section A short answer questions?
The duration is 45 minutes and it is worth 00 marks in total.
What is required when answering short answer questions?
You need to demonstrate your knowledge and understanding of citizenship concepts, terms, and issues.
What are some command words you might see in short answer questions?
Some command words include: which, give, identity, name, explain, and suggest.
What does ‘explain’ require in a short answer question?
You need to make a point and then develop it to show your understanding.
What does ‘suggest’ require in a short answer question?
You need to show your understanding where reasons are less clear cut.
Give two reasons why the UK population has increased since 2001.
- The population has increased because of higher levels of immigration than emigration.
- Medical improvements have resulted in increased longevity for many older people.
Using an example, explain what is meant by ‘economic migrant’.
An economic migrant is a person who has moved to another country for work. For example, moving to the UK to meet needs for workers such as medical staff or seasonal farm workers.
Suggest two reasons for reducing the voting age from 18 to 16.
- Sixteen-year-olds can pay taxes and should have a say in how money will be spent.
- They are old enough to get married and so should be mature enough to vote.
What should you do when questions ask for two areas, issues, reasons, or ways?
Give two that are clearly different.
What should you be careful of in ‘explain’ questions?
You must explain the term and give an appropriate example. Be careful not to confuse the terms economic migrant, asylum seeker, and refugee.
What do ‘suggest’ questions test?
They test your understanding and require you to surmise why something may be the case as it is less clear cut.
What is one piece of legislation that prevents discrimination in the UK?
The Equality Act 2010.
