Theme A

Question 1

Why is the UK’s aging population predicted to grow in future

Answer 1

Improved healthcare
Better nutrition
Better standard of living

Question 2

What are the possible impacts of an aging population

Answer 2

Increased demand on NHS
Higher cost of social care
Increase in age-related conditions like dementia
Raised costs of pensions for longer time periods

Question 3

Give a statistic to show ageing population

Answer 3

In 2022 19% of the population were 65 or older, projections indicate that this statistic will increase to 27% by 2072

Question 4

what are push factors of migration

Answer 4

war or conflict
natural disasters
discrimination
political persecution
human rights abuses

Question 5

what are pull factors of migration

Answer 5

work opportunities
better standard of living
culture of respect and tolerance
political stability
protection of human rights

Question 6

Most people who migrate fall into three categories, what are they?

Answer 6

Economic migrants
asylum seekers
refugees

Question 7

benefits of migration to a nation

Answer 7

help the economy grow through work, tax and rent
migrants may have specialist skills in shortage areas like teachers
diversity and tolerance is enhanced through sharing cultures

Question 8

What are the challenges of migration to a nation

Answer 8

population growth places more demand on housing, healthcare etc

language barrier can lead to segregation

how long it takes and all the documents needed for citizenship

Question 9

Name 4 recent history of migration 2 before 2000 and 2 after

Answer 9

Windrush
Indian immigrants during india-pakistan partition

Eastern European immigrants after EU expansion
Russia Ukraine war

Question 10

What is mutual respect

Answer 10

Understanding that everyone has their right to their own beliefs, opinions and way of life and treating others with fairness, kindness and equality

Question 11

What is tolerance

Answer 11

Respecting and living alongside others who hold beliefs or opinions you may not agree with, to create an inclusive society

Question 12

What are the four British values and what do they mean

Answer 12

Democracy -The right to vote and participate in decision making

Rule of law- Everyone is subject to and equal under the law

Individual liberty- Freedom of speech, choice and liberty

Mutual respect and tolerance- Respect for people of different backgrounds

Question 13

What are some examples and effects of inequality and discrimination

Answer 13

The gender pay gap
ageism
religious discrimination
gender reassignment discrimination

Question 14

What does the equality Act 2010 do

Answer 14

Prevents discrimination, harassment and unfair treatment of individuals within the nine protected characteristics

Religion
sex
race
sexual orientation
age
maternity
disability
gender reassignment
marital status

Question 15

what are 3 examples of support for citizens in upholding mutual respect in uk

Answer 15

Victims of discrimination have an option to pursue complaints through civil courts under Equality act 2010

Schools promote tolerance and respect through citizenship lessons, culture day, RE, and anti bullying week

Community and government initiatives like festivals

Question 16

Three things schools do to promote mutual understanding

Answer 16

citizenship and RE lessons
assemblies and religious ceremonies
cultural events/fundraisers

Question 17

How does community projects help promote cohesion

Answer 17

carnivals and festivals which celebrate diversity

‘befriend a refugee project’ that helps new arrivals

english language classes to help new arrivals

Question 18

What is diversity

Answer 18

Being part of a community with a range of differences based on culture, religion, class or age.

Question 19

What are the three essential concepts that underpin a democratic society

Answer 19

diversity
integration
community cohesion

Question 20

What is integration

Answer 20

bringing communities together and celebrating diversity of each different group

Question 21

What is community cohesion

Answer 21

creating communities that are integrated with each other and live together in harmony

Question 22

Give me an example of religious identity

Answer 22

Southwark Eid festivals

Question 23

Give me an example of ethnic and cultural identity

Answer 23

Traveller communities

Question 24

Talk about scotlands desire for independence

Answer 24

In 2014 there was a referendum for scottish independence where 44.7% voted to leave the UK

Question 25

When and why was the Universal declaration of Human rights formed

Answer 25

1948, developed by the united nations general assembly in response to the world war and nazi Germany

Question 26

When was the human rights act made and why

Answer 26

1998 to incorporate ECHR into UK law

Question 27

What’s a problem with the human rights act

Answer 27

Some argue human rights aren’t upheld in all areas of society sentences prisoners aren’t allowed to vote although the european convention on human rights states that everyone can vote, even those in prison Homeless people living on the streets are denied the right to a basic standard of living

Question 29

What are the roles of mayors

Answer 29

Ceremonial duties chair meetings

Question 30

What are the roles of local councillors

Answer 30

scrutinising the work of the council or cabinet they are responsible for representing their party and ward

Question 31

What do local officers do

Answer 31

They work in partnership with local councillors They are responsible for detailed decisions on how council plans are implemented

Question 32

What taxes are used to pay for local services

Answer 32

Council Tax business rates government grants