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Tuesday 21 May 2024 – Morning
GCSE (9–1) Citizenship Studies
J270/01 Citizenship in perspective
Time allowed: 50 minutes
No extra materials are needed.
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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 What is the most accurate definition of the term human rights?
A a framework of international legal responsibilities
B important entitlements that apply to everyone
C personal characteristics that are protected from discrimination
D the foundations of common law in England
Your answer [1]
2 Which of the rights or protections below were introduced by the Magna Carta?
P protection from false imprisonment
Q right to prompt justice
R right to trial by other citizens
A P and Q
B P, Q and R
C Q 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 Equality Act of 2010 protects people against discrimination.
Second statement: The police are responsible for upholding the Equality Act.
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 Why is law so important in a democracy?
P prevent strikes and protests
Q protect rights and freedoms
R resolve conflicts
A P and Q
B P, Q and R
C Q and R
D R only
Your answer [1]
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5 Study the two statements. Choose option A, B, C or D to describe their accuracy.
First statement: Most laws are proposed by Supreme Court judges.
Second statement: Parliament decides whether to approve new laws.
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]
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Tuesday 21 May 2024 – Morning
GCSE (9–1) Citizenship Studies
J270/01 Citizenship in perspective
Time allowed: 50 minutes
No extra materials are needed.
* 1 3 7 9 1 8 0 2 9 3 *
* J 2 7 0 0 1 *
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 2024 [601/8418/8] OCR is an exempt Charity
DC (DE/CB) 330739/6 Turn over
, 2
Section A
You should spend about 15 minutes on this section.
1 What is the most accurate definition of the term human rights?
A a framework of international legal responsibilities
B important entitlements that apply to everyone
C personal characteristics that are protected from discrimination
D the foundations of common law in England
Your answer [1]
2 Which of the rights or protections below were introduced by the Magna Carta?
P protection from false imprisonment
Q right to prompt justice
R right to trial by other citizens
A P and Q
B P, Q and R
C Q and R
D R only
Your answer [1]
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, 3
3 Study the two statements. Choose option A, B, C or D to describe their accuracy.
First statement: The Equality Act of 2010 protects people against discrimination.
Second statement: The police are responsible for upholding the Equality Act.
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 Why is law so important in a democracy?
P prevent strikes and protests
Q protect rights and freedoms
R resolve conflicts
A P and Q
B P, Q and R
C Q and R
D R only
Your answer [1]
© OCR 2024 Turn over
, 4
5 Study the two statements. Choose option A, B, C or D to describe their accuracy.
First statement: Most laws are proposed by Supreme Court judges.
Second statement: Parliament decides whether to approve new laws.
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]
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