Citizenship Studies J270,02 November 2021 , OCR GCSE Past Papers with Mark Schemes

1. Rights and Equalities: Workplace discrimination, government role in protecting rights, political neutrality of civil servants, and balancing government control in democracy.

2. Political Systems and Governance: Democratic vs. non-democratic governments, political representation, election fairness, and the impact of proportional vs. majoritarian voting systems.

3. Criminal Justice and Public Safety: Youth courts vs. adult courts, crime rate influences, prison sentencing effectiveness, and alternative community punishments.

4. Representation and Electoral Systems: Disparities in political representation, challenges faced by minority groups in politics, voter turnout, and potential reforms to make elections more democratic.

5. Community and Citizenship Action: Methods of non-violent activism (Craftivism vs. Extinction Rebellion), strategies for local political campaigns, fundraising for community projects, and sustainable civic engagement.

6. Research and Consultation in Activism: Importance of thorough planning, data-driven decision-making, community involvement, and evaluating the impact of citizenship actions for long-term success.