AQA GCSE CITIZENSHIP EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED GRADED A++

AQA GCSE CITIZENSHIP EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED GRADED A++ Practice questions for this set Terms in this set (63) Active citizen A person who actively takes responsibility, becomes involved in areas of public concern and tries to make a difference Active citizenship Participating in society to bring about change. Advocacy Representing or supporting a person or an organisation by writing, speaking or taking action on behalf of that person or organisation. British values A set of standards which reflect the ideals of the British society. By-election An election to a public office that occurs when a post holder dies or resigns between elections. Campaigning Actions or events organised by an individual or a group of people to achieve an aim. Censorship The control of information or ideas within a society. Charities Local, national or international organisations which are set up to help those in need. The term also has a legal status as charities registered with the Government receive some tax benefits. Citizenship Being a citizen of a country and being vested with the rights and responsibilities of that state. Civil law Law that deals with disputes between individuals or groups. There are civil courts which award damages (a money payment) Civil service Individuals who are employed by the Government. Coalition An agreement between political parties to form a government. Common law Law made by the decisions of judges over the years. Commonwealth An international association between the UK and the countries which were previously part of the British Empire. Council of Europe An intergovernmental organisation founded in 1949, which encourages European countries to cooperate with each other. It is an independent body and should not be confused with the European Union, which is a completely separate organisation. The European Court of Human Rights is the best known body in the Council of Europe. Criminal law Law which deals with individuals who break the law, and which punishes offenders because they have broken laws that Parliament has stated we must all obey. Democracy A system of government, where the citizens are able to vote in regular and fair elections for representatives, who will make laws and decisions on their behalf. Demonstration A public meeting or march protesting against a specific issue Devolution The transfer of some powers from the Government to the Welsh Assembly, the Northern Ireland Assembly and the Scottish Parliament.