citizenship paper 1

• What is the focus of the video by Tim?

  Edexcel GCSE citizenship paper one
• What is our sense of identity made up of?

  Factors like religion, culture, and gender
• What are some dietary choices mentioned?

  Vegan, pescetarian, vegetarian
• What does the term "British Isles" refer to?

  Islands of Great Britain and Ireland
• What does "Great Britain" describe?

  The large landmass of England, Wales, Scotland
• What does the term "United Kingdom" refer to?

  The nation-state of Northern Ireland, Scotland, England, and Wales
• What is the population of England?

  Approximately 56 million
• What is the capital of Wales?

  Cardiff
• What is the population of Scotland?

  Approximately 5.5 million
• What is the capital of Northern Ireland?

  Belfast
• Why is national identity important for many in Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales?

  It can be more significant than British identity
• What is immigration?

  Moving to and settling in another country
• What is emigration?

  Leaving a country with the intention of settling elsewhere
• What factors can cause migration?

  Standards of living, peace, and economic factors
• What was the Windrush generation?

  Migration from the West Indies in the 1950s and 60s
• Why did people migrate from India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh in the 1970s and 80s?

  For work, often in the textile industry
• What was a significant migration trend in the 1990s and 2000s?

  Migration from Poland and Eastern Europe
• How is the UK population changing?

  Increasing diversity in religions and identities
• What are some religions present in the UK?

  Christianity, Islam, Judaism
• What does secularism mean in the UK context?

  No official state religion exists
• What are human rights?

  Basic rights every individual possesses
• What is the right to vote considered?

  A political right in the UK
• What is the UN Universal Declaration on Human Rights?

  A document setting out fundamental human rights
• What is the role of local government?

  To deal with smaller local issues
• What is required to stand for election in the UK?

  Must be over 18 and a citizen
• What is the first-past-the-post electoral system?

  Each constituency elects one MP
• What are the advantages of the first-past-the-post system?

  Results in strong and stable governments
• What is a coalition government?

  A government formed by multiple parties
• What is the role of the Prime Minister?

  To lead the executive branch of government
• What is the difference between a representative democracy and a direct democracy?

  Representative democracy elects officials, direct uses referendums
• What does "demos" mean in democracy?

  People
• What are core principles of democracy?

  Human rights, rule of law, equality
• How does the rule of law function in a democracy?

  Law applies equally to all individuals
• What responsibilities do citizens have in a democracy?

  To follow laws and participate in governance
• What are the key principles and values underpinning life in the UK?

  • Democracy
  • Tolerance of others
  • Diversity of the population
  • Rule of law
  • Secularism
  • Constitutional monarchy
• What are the types of rights enjoyed by citizens in the UK?

  • Human rights
  • Political rights
  • Moral rights
  • Legal rights
• What are the main roles of devolved governments in the UK?

  • Rule over constituent nations
  • Elected by individuals in those nations
  • Powers over education, healthcare, crime
  • Reserved issues for Westminster Government
• What are the traditional views on taxation and spending?

  • Right-wing: lower taxes, limited services
  • Left-wing: higher taxes, better-funded services
• What are the alternatives to the first-past-the-post electoral system?

  • Proportional representation
  • Alternative vote system
  • List system
• What are the three parts of government in the UK?

  • Executive (Prime Minister and Cabinet)
  • Legislature (Parliament)
  • Judiciary (Courts)