Citizenship Studies J270,02 June 2023 , OCR GCSE Past Papers with Mark Schemes

1. Devolution and Governance: Powers of the Scottish Parliament, public services managed by devolved governments, reasons for Scottish independence, and the accuracy of political messaging.

2. Online Safety and Freedom of Expression: The Online Safety Bill’s objectives, legislative process, concerns over censorship, and pressure group influence in shaping laws.

3. Judicial and Legal Systems: Right to legal representation, differences between magistrates and Crown Court judges, and the structure of political governance in different systems.

4. Democratic Participation: Voter registration trends, age and occupational differences in voter turnout, trust in politicians, and government strategies to increase electoral participation.

5. Social and Economic Policy: Life expectancy trends, employment among older adults, policy responses to demographic changes, and government responsibilities in public welfare.

6. Citizenship Action and Campaign Success: Harper’s Law campaign, online petitions’ effectiveness, political and media influence, community-driven initiatives, and sustainability of activism.