Paper 1 -June 2018

Question 1

Identify one function of a magistrate.

Accepted Answer

• A law officer who presides over court cases in their local community

Question 2

‘digital democracy’ means...

Accepted Answer

Internet is used to allow citizens to get involved in the political process

Question 3

The term ‘demonstration’ in the context of active citizenship means...

Accepted Answer

A demonstration is a street-based form of public protest

Question 4

A constitution is a set of rules under which a state operates. Which accurately describes the UK constitution?

Accepted Answer

Uncodified

Question 5

Identify the electoral system used in elections to the Scottish Parliament.

Accepted Answer

Additional Members System

Question 6

Identify one function of a magistrate.

Accepted Answer

Preside over preliminary hearings in serious cases,before higher courts do

Question 7

Explain one reason why people wishing to bring about change might choose to join a political party

Accepted Answer

To join with other like-minded individuals to pursue a common cause/causes, A desire to get elected, to work with other people to support an issue.

Question 8

Identify the two elections where voters can only vote for a single candidate.

Accepted Answer

English local council elections, UK General Elections

Question 9

Identify two positions from the list below that are elected directly by the public

Accepted Answer

London Mayor, House of Commons MP

Question 10

Name two areas of policy that the Scottish Government controls.

Accepted Answer

Health and social services, Fisheries and Agriculture, Education and Environment, Economic development , Taxation, Local government and Law Courts

Question 11

Identify two differences between petitions and referendums

Accepted Answer

Petitions allow for wider participation, Governments are expected to act in accordance with referendum outcomes

Question 12

Identify two roles of a legislature.

Accepted Answer

Scrutiny or oversight, Debates, Representation and Political participation

Question 13

The House of Commons contains one MP from each constituency or ‘seat’. How many MPs are there in total?

Accepted Answer

650

Question 14

Identify the definition of the rule of law

Accepted Answer

The basic principle that everyone is equal under the law

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