Pearson Edexcel GCSE In Citizenship

Mark Scheme (Results) Summer 2024 Pearson Edexcel GCSE In Citizenship (1CS0) Paper 1 Edexcel and BTEC Qualifications Edexcel and BTEC qualifications are awarded by Pearson, the UK’s largest awarding body. We provide a wide range of qualifications including academic, vocational, occupational and specific programmes for employers. For further information visit our qualifications websites at or . Alternatively, you can get in touch with us using the details on our contact us page at Pearson: helping people progress, everywhere Pearson aspires to be the world’s leading learning company. Our aim is to help everyone progress in their lives through education. We believe in every kind of learning, for all kinds of people, wherever they are in the world. We’ve been involved in education for over 150 years, and by working across 70 countries, in 100 languages, we have built an international reputation for our commitment to high standards and raising achievement through innovation in education. Find out more about how we can help you and your students at: Summer 2024 Question Paper Log Number P74591 Publications Code 1CS0_01_2406_MS All the material in this publication is copyright © Pearson Education Ltd 2024 General Marking Guidance • All candidates must receive the same treatment. Examiners must mark the first candidate in exactly the same way as they mark the last. • Mark schemes should be applied positively. Candidates must be rewarded for what they have shown they can do rather than penalised for omissions. • Examiners should mark according to the mark scheme not according to their perception of where the grade boundaries may lie. • There is no ceiling on achievement. All marks on the mark scheme should be used appropriately. • All the marks on the mark scheme are designed to be awarded. Examiners should always award full marks if deserved, i.e. if the answer matches the mark scheme. Examiners should also be prepared to award zero marks if the candidate’s response is not worthy of credit according to the mark scheme. • Where some judgement is required, mark schemes will provide the principles by which marks will be awarded and exemplification may be limited. • When examiners are in doubt regarding the application of the mark scheme to a candidate’s response, the team leader must be consulted. • Crossed out work should be marked UNLESS the candidate has replaced it with an alternative response. Question number Answer Which one of the following countries have not ratified the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child? Mark 1(a) B is the correct answer the United States of America has not ratified the UN convention on the Rights of the Child. Incorrect responses A is incorrect because it has been ratified by Turkey C is incorrect because it has been ratified by France D is incorrect because it has been ratified by Brazil (1) Question number Answer Which one of these events could be described as an example of discrimination? Mark 1(b) D is correct for being treated differently because of your religion is classed as discrimination Incorrect responses A is incorrect as differences are accepted for choosing prefered candidates in a job interview B is incorrect as taking illegal drugs in sport is considered a criminal act and a deliberate act by the participant C is incorrect for making a choice over personal food consumption is not discrimination (1) Question number Answer Explain two principles which support democracy in the UK Mark 1 (c) Accept the following: • It is built on the value and worth of free speech(1) This allows different opinons to be voiced in order for there to be choice (1) • Democracy in the UK is also supported by respect and tolerance for others (1) This means we treat all other people with an equal right to express thier views (1) • There is a right to vote for each person (1) This guarantees representation (1) • Democracy is supported by the right to form groups and associations (1) This allows a collective approach to problems and aids unity (1) • Democracy is supported by the acceptance of rule base law (1) This means that rules binbding on all are accepted (1) Accept any other valid answer which explains the support for democracy in the UK. However please note that any incorrect statement can negate credit. (4) Question number Answer Suggest two examples of how community cohesion is promoted in UK society. Mark 1 (d) In each case, award 1 mark for knowledge (AO1) Examples of how society promotes community cohesion include: • Cohesion in the UK is promoted by schools promoting the common values and interests of others – to show what we have in common (1) • We promote British values which endorse mutual respect (1) • It is promoted by gaining a wider understanding of the background of others in the same neighbourhood (1) • It is promoted by creating strong local partnerships which unite the community (1) • It can be provided by recreation and sporting events when communities come together (1) • It can be promoted by active community centres where events and gatherings are held. (1) • It is promoted by local councils to further integration. (1) • Neighbourhood groups who are active in a range of areas from hobbies to neighbourhood watches. (1) Accept any other valid answer which provides any other relevant examples. (2) Question number Answer Explain one reason why a government may need to temporarily restrict citizens’ freedom of speech. Mark 1(e) The following are reasons why freedom of speech may have to be limited: • Freedom of speech may have to be limited in war time (1) This is done to protect the security of the state (1) • Freedom of speech may have to be limited if it is presenting issues which can instil fear or harm to wider society (1) this cover such things as hate speech (1) • Freedom of speech can be limited if it is circulation false facts about a person or event (1) This can lead to vigilante actions on innocent people (1) • Freedom of speech can be limited if it has an unfair impact on others (1) such as biased comments before a fair trial of an individual takes place (1) • Freedom of speech may be limited in certain legal settings (1) – such as contempt of court and if a court issues an injunction (1). Note one mark is for the reason with a second mark to enhance and develop the reason. Accept any other valid explanation and examples which show relevant application of knowledge and understanding (2) Question number Indicative content Explain how people’s identities have now become more varied and widely accepted by society. 2 Marking instructions Markers must apply the descriptors in line with the general marking guidance and the qualities outlined in the mark scheme for AO2 below. Indicative content guidance The indicative content below is not prescriptive, and candidates are not required to include all the material which is indicated as relevant. Other relevant material not suggested below must also be credited. Relevant points may include: • A person may identify closely with the region or area where they live – their locality or even their national preference. • A person may seek to define identity with the clothes which they wear and their style of dress. • A person may have another layer of identity from their gender or sexuality. • A person may wish to be clearly identified with a religion as it may support a style of life which they have an affinity with • A person may identify with a particular ethnic group as they share their values and history – and this may lead to cultural identity. Accept other valid examples of how identity is valued and demonstrated Level Mark Descriptor 0 No rewardable material. 1 1–2 • Limited knowledge is shown of concepts, terms and issues relevant to the question. Limited understanding of how these apply is shown by simple undeveloped comment about the source context. 2 3–4 • Some knowledge is shown about the concepts, terms and issues relevant to the question. Some understanding of how these apply is shown by some developed comment about the source context. 3 5–6 • Detailed knowledge is shown about the concepts, terms and issues relevant to the question. Good understanding of how these apply is shown by effective and sustained comment about the source context. Question number Answer Name one of the principal roles of the Chancellor of the Exchequer. Mark 3 (a) Award 1 mark for knowledge (AO1) • The Chancellor (CoE) runs the Treasury department. • The CoE allocates spending to government departments. • The role is to be the Chief financial officer of the country. • This role means that the Chancellor is responsible for raising tax. • The Chancellor decides how a government spends its money. Accept any other valid answer which provides an example of the role of the Chancellor of the Exchequer. (1) Question number Answer Explain two of the main features of the UK’s constitution Mark 3 (b) In each case, award up to 2 marks firstly one for applying knowledge and the second mark for providing a clear explanation. The UK constitution has the following features: • The UKs constitution is uncodified (or unwritten) (1) The core aspect of this is that it is not found in one single document (1) • The UK constitution is said to be flexible (1) This means that it is easily changed and amended as it is not entrenched (1) • The UK constitution is made up of conventions or traditions (1) These although are not legally enforceable are accepted and followed as legally binding rules (1) • The UK constitution is derived from Statutes or Acts of Parliament (1) These pieces of legislation determine the form of the UKs constitution (1) • The UK constitution is interpreted by well-known works of authority (1) These are well known texts by constitutional experts who set out precedent which have been followed (1) • As the UK is a constitutional monarchy this creates a distinct type of constitution (1) It thus gives a prominent ceremonial role for the monarch (1) • A range of rights feature heavily as an aspect of the UK’s constitution (1) Such rights being free speech and freedom of assembly among others (1) Accept any other valid answer which explains the nature and scope of the UK constitution is accepted (4) Question number Answer Identify three issues on which the UK’s major political parties often disagree. Mark 3 (c) The UK’s major political parties often disagree on: • Economic policy covering issues such as taxation and spending. • The level of support given to the vulnerable in society • The funds allocated to the NHS. • Immigration levels and the recent Rwanda plan • If the UK should have a UK based Bill of Rights • Whether to follow privatisation or nationalisation. (3) • Attitudes to the European Union (EU) • Solutions to the cost-of-living crisis. Accept any other valid answer which illustrates the areas of disagreement between the major political parties and their policies. Please note this is set on three distinct issues and not each party view on one issue. Question number Answer Mark 4(a) C is the correct answer for they are an example of direct democracy granted by Parliament A is incorrect as they are not held annually after the opening of Parliament B is is incorrect as they do not arise after a closely contested vote in the House of Commons D is incorrect as they do not take place after a general election with no one party victorious (1) 4(b) D is correct as all Ministers and the PM are appointed by the Monarch A is incorrect as there is no need for a party majority in either House B is incorrect as a PM can be replaced at any point C is incorrect as the PM does not have to approve all bills in Parliament (1) 4 (c) B is correct as the House of Lords is comprised of those three types of peer A is incorrect as the House of Lords does not appoint Judges C is incorrect as the House of Lords does not make the final decision concerning taxation issues D is incorrect as members of the House of Lords do not have constituents (1)