Citizenship Studies J270,03 November 2021 , OCR GCSE Past Papers with Mark Schemes

1. Human Rights & Freedom of Expression | Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) and its impact, limitations on freedom of opinion and expression, barriers faced by disabled individuals and marginalized groups, effectiveness of international agreements in protecting human rights.

2. Migration & Health Tourism | Debate on economic migrants, asylum seekers, and health tourism, financial impact of health tourists on the NHS, arguments for and against restrictions on migration, ethical considerations in prioritizing citizens over asylum seekers.

3. UK-EU Trade Deal & Brexit Consequences | Economic importance of UK-EU trade agreements, tariffs and trade barriers, sovereignty and regulation changes post-Brexit, restrictions on UK citizens in EU countries, debate on whether the UK benefits from leaving the EU.

4. UN Peacekeeping & Global Security | Effectiveness of UN peacekeeping missions, challenges in conflict zones, funding contributions by major countries, risks to peacekeepers and civilians, consequences of US withdrawal from peacekeeping support.

5. Economic Impact of Migration | Arguments against economic migration, job competition concerns, strain on public services, contribution of migrants to the workforce and economy, long-term effects on the UK labor market.

6. International Relations & National Interests | Balance between global responsibilities and domestic priorities, ethical obligations in international aid, sovereignty in policy-making, diplomatic challenges in global cooperation.