2025 OCR GCSE Citizenship Studies
J270/01 Citizenship in perspective
Complete Question paper with Marking Scheme
Combined
Thursday 8 May 2025 – Afternoon
GCSE (9–1) Citizenship Studies
J270/01 Citizenship in perspective
Time allowed: 50 minutes
No extra materials are needed.
Please write clearly in black ink. Do not write in the barcodes.
Centre number Candidate number
First name(s)
Last name
INSTRUCTIONS
• Use black ink.
• Write your answer to each question in the space provided.
• Answer all the questions.
INFORMATION
• The total mark for this paper is 50.
• The marks for each question are shown in brackets [ ].
• This document has 24 pages.
ADVICE
• Read each question carefully before you start your answer.
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Section A
You should spend about 15 minutes on this section.
1 Why is the Magna Carta important?
A it established a national police force
B it established a sovereign parliament
C it established the right to a fair trial
D it set out citizens’ voting rights for the first time
Your answer [1]
2 Study Source 2 and answer the question that follows.
Source 2
The Equality Act 2010
It is against the law to discriminate against anyone because of marital status or
disability. These are just two of the protected characteristics covered by equality
laws in the United Kingdom (UK)
Which other characteristics are protected under UK equality laws?
P ethnicity
Q sex
R social class
A P and Q
B P, Q and R.
C P and R
D R only
Your answer [1]
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3 Study the two statements. Choose option A, B, C or D to describe their accuracy.
First statement: The European Convention on Human Rights places a duty on
European nations to protect individual rights and freedoms.
Second statement: It is the responsibility of each nation to decide which rights and
freedoms to protect.
A both statements are false
B both statements are true
C the first statement is false, but the second statement is true
D the first statement is true, but the second statement is false
Your answer [1]
4 What are the legal responsibilities of citizens in England and Wales?
P educate their children
Q pay tax
R vote
A P and Q
B P, Q and R
C Q and R
D R only
Your answer [1]
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5 Which row in the table best describes the role of the judge?
Justice Law
A judges decide guilt or judges decide new laws
innocence
B judges decide guilt or judges establish precedents
innocence
C judges decide sentences judges decide new laws
D judges decide sentences judges establish precedents
Your answer [1]
6 Study the two statements. Choose option A, B, C or D to describe their accuracy.
First statement: People accused of a crime must prove their innocence.
Second statement: People found guilty by a Crown Court cannot appeal.
A both statements are false
B both statements are true
C the first statement is false, but the second statement is true
D the first statement is true, but the second statement is false
Your answer [1]
7 Choose two differences between a youth court and an adult court.
A adult courts are prevented from dealing with the trial of young people aged under
18
B either three magistrates or a district judge decide the verdict and sentence in a
youth court
C in a youth court, defendants are called by their first name
D in a youth court, solicitors from both sides agree on the verdict and sentence
E witnesses do not attend a youth court
F youth courts can impose only community sentences
Your answer [2]
© OCR
2025
J270/01 Citizenship in perspective
Complete Question paper with Marking Scheme
Combined
Thursday 8 May 2025 – Afternoon
GCSE (9–1) Citizenship Studies
J270/01 Citizenship in perspective
Time allowed: 50 minutes
No extra materials are needed.
Please write clearly in black ink. Do not write in the barcodes.
Centre number Candidate number
First name(s)
Last name
INSTRUCTIONS
• Use black ink.
• Write your answer to each question in the space provided.
• Answer all the questions.
INFORMATION
• The total mark for this paper is 50.
• The marks for each question are shown in brackets [ ].
• This document has 24 pages.
ADVICE
• Read each question carefully before you start your answer.
© OCR 2025
OCR is an exempt
601/8418/8 DC
Charity Turn over
(PQ/CT) 345636/2
, 2
Section A
You should spend about 15 minutes on this section.
1 Why is the Magna Carta important?
A it established a national police force
B it established a sovereign parliament
C it established the right to a fair trial
D it set out citizens’ voting rights for the first time
Your answer [1]
2 Study Source 2 and answer the question that follows.
Source 2
The Equality Act 2010
It is against the law to discriminate against anyone because of marital status or
disability. These are just two of the protected characteristics covered by equality
laws in the United Kingdom (UK)
Which other characteristics are protected under UK equality laws?
P ethnicity
Q sex
R social class
A P and Q
B P, Q and R.
C P and R
D R only
Your answer [1]
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3 Study the two statements. Choose option A, B, C or D to describe their accuracy.
First statement: The European Convention on Human Rights places a duty on
European nations to protect individual rights and freedoms.
Second statement: It is the responsibility of each nation to decide which rights and
freedoms to protect.
A both statements are false
B both statements are true
C the first statement is false, but the second statement is true
D the first statement is true, but the second statement is false
Your answer [1]
4 What are the legal responsibilities of citizens in England and Wales?
P educate their children
Q pay tax
R vote
A P and Q
B P, Q and R
C Q and R
D R only
Your answer [1]
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2025
, 4
5 Which row in the table best describes the role of the judge?
Justice Law
A judges decide guilt or judges decide new laws
innocence
B judges decide guilt or judges establish precedents
innocence
C judges decide sentences judges decide new laws
D judges decide sentences judges establish precedents
Your answer [1]
6 Study the two statements. Choose option A, B, C or D to describe their accuracy.
First statement: People accused of a crime must prove their innocence.
Second statement: People found guilty by a Crown Court cannot appeal.
A both statements are false
B both statements are true
C the first statement is false, but the second statement is true
D the first statement is true, but the second statement is false
Your answer [1]
7 Choose two differences between a youth court and an adult court.
A adult courts are prevented from dealing with the trial of young people aged under
18
B either three magistrates or a district judge decide the verdict and sentence in a
youth court
C in a youth court, defendants are called by their first name
D in a youth court, solicitors from both sides agree on the verdict and sentence
E witnesses do not attend a youth court
F youth courts can impose only community sentences
Your answer [2]
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