Paper 2

Question 1

Give 5 examples of opportunities for participation in democracy

Answer 1

Voting in elections/ referendums

Membership of political parties

Pressure Groups

Social media (petitions)

Being a magistrate

Question 2

List some barriers to participation in democracy

Answer 2

Age

Time limitations

Money limitations

Fake news

Voter apathy

Question 3

What are the advantages of joining a political party?

Answer 3

A potential political career

Influence of policy

Can support something you agree with

Question 4

What are the disadvantages of joining a political party?

Answer 4

Cost

Effort and time

Potential alienation

Question 5

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

Answer 5

Raised profile

Your voice is heard

Question 6

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

Answer 6

Time, effort and money commitment

Open to abuse and ridicule

Question 7

What is the role of pressure groups?

Answer 7

To campaign for/ against a certain cause

To represent a specific group

To raise awareness of a problem

Question 8

What is the role of trade unions?

Answer 8

Representing employees

Campaigning for employee rights

Organising and voting on industrial action

To provide advice

Question 9

What is the role of charities/ volunteer groups?

Answer 9

To take practical action to fix a problem

To proved care and services

To run non-profit stores

Fundraising

Question 10

What are uses of media to bring about change? And how do they help?

Answer 10

Social media- used to put forward an opinion

Radio- reaches an older audience

Newspapers- reaches a targeted audience

Question 11

What are the roles of citizens in the legal system?

Answer 11

As a juror

As a magistrate

As a special constable

Question 12

What is a primary source?

Answer 12

A first-hand account

Question 13

What is a secondary source?

Answer 13

Research that involves the results of ALREADY collected data.

Question 14

What makes a source reliable?

Answer 14

No bias

Evidence based

Not publicly editable

Question 15

What is an example of a reliable source?

Answer 15

The BBC

Question 16

What are examples of unreliable sources?

Answer 16

Wikipedia

Social media

Question 17

What factors have to be considered when formulating a research question?

Answer 17

Can it be answered?

Is it reasonable?

Is it biased?

Is it relevant?

Question 18

What are types of media in the UK?

Answer 18

Radio

Social media

Newspapers

Traditional and digital TV

Question 19

What is the role of a free press?

Answer 19

To inform the general public of events

To influence public opinion

To hold those in power to account

Question 20

What are the restrictions and responsibilities of a free press?

Answer 20

Censorship

Accuracy

Privacy

Public interest

National security

Question 21

What is the press regulated by?

Answer 21

The Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO)

Question 22

What is the role of the IPSO?

Answer 22

To hold the press and media to account, ensuring they meet certain standards.

Question 23

What is the role of the UK in the UN?

Answer 23

A permanent member of the security council

A financial contributor to the UN

Contributes troops to peacekeeping operations

Question 24

What is the role of the UK within NATO?

Answer 24

Part of a common defence

Contributes troops

Contributes funding

Question 25

What is the role of the UK within the WTO?

Answer 25

Contributes funding Helps to influence trading regulations Contributes resources Negotiates with other nations

Question 26

What is the role of the UK in the EU? (before leaving)

Answer 26

Contribution of funding Send MEPs to represent the UK in European Parliament Taking funding from the EU To help form EU regulations

Question 27

How does the UK resolve international disputes as a nation state?

Answer 27

Military action Sanctions Diplomatic pressure Non-military personnel

Question 28

What are sanctions?

Answer 28

Stopping trade with a nation or seizing assets.

Question 29

What are the benefits of having realistic objectives?

Answer 29

More likely to be achieved Easy to evaluate project's success More likely to be met in allocated time

Question 30

What are the disadvantages of having realistic objectives?

Answer 30

Actions are limited

Question 31

What are the advantages of collaberation?

Answer 31

Tasks are completed more efficiently

Question 32

What are the disadvantages of collaboration?

Answer 32

Not all people are good at working in groups (conflict)

Question 33

What are the advantages of being adaptable?

Answer 33

Can easily adjust to unforeseen circumstance Prevents conflict within a team

Question 34

What are the disadvantages of being adaptable?

Answer 34

Increased workload Action could not meet objectives

Question 35

What are the advantages of equally shared work?

Answer 35

No conflict about unfairness/ workload People feel valued Work done efficiently

Question 36

What are the disadvantages of equally shared work?

Answer 36

Members with different levels of motivation- won't complete task

Question 37

What are the advantages of secondary research?

Answer 37

Helps decide on the actions you can take to gather support Informs how relevant your issue is Can prove why your goal is desirable

Question 38

What are the disadvantages of secondary research?

Answer 38

Time consuming

Question 39

What are the advantages of primary research?

Answer 39

Find out if people support your campaign Can gauge peoples understanding on your issue Find out if people find your issue important

Question 40

What are the advantages of planning?

Answer 40

Ensure tasks are distributed well Ensure tasks don't clash Set clear aims Ensures deadline is met

Question 41

What are the disadvantages of planning?

Answer 41

Spontaneous actions could be equally as effective Adaptability could be more effective

Question 42

What are the advantages of teamwork?

Answer 42

Working well together helps achieve goals quicker Increases motivation Everyone feels valued

Question 43

What are the disadvantages of teamwork?

Answer 43

Causes competition and sometimes conflict. Teams can divide work unequally