AQA GCSE Citizenship Studies Paper 2

3.2.1 Principles and Values of British Society

• Key Principles and Values
• Rights, Duties, Equalities and Freedoms
• Creating Identities

3.2.2 Concept of Identity in the UK

• UK Composition and Identity Debates
• Population Changes and Movement
• Mutual Respect and Understanding
• Diverse Nature of UK Population

3.2.3 Role of the Media and Free Press

• Role in Informing and Influencing Public Opinion
• Right to Investigate and Report
• Press Regulation and Censorship

3.2.4 The UK in International Organisations

• Relationships with Global Organisations
• Implications of UK's Former EU Membership
• Resolving International Disputes and Conflicts

3.2.5 Citizen Participation and Influence

• Opportunities and Barriers to Citizen Participation
• Holding Those in Power to Account
• Role of Organisations in Providing a Voice

• Application of Citizenship Skills

3.3.1 Requirements and Purposes of Law

• Fundamental Principles of Law
• Nature of Rules and Laws
• Balancing Rights and Responsibilities

3.3.2 Citizen Rights in the Legal System

• The Operation of the Justice System
• Rights and Legal Entitlements of Citizens at Differing Ages
• Differences Between Civil and Criminal Law

3.3.3 Law Development and Criminality

• Development of Citizens' Rights Over Time
• Common Law and Legislation
• Right to Representation and Trade Unions

3.3.4 Universal Human Rights

• Key International Agreements and Treaties
• Role of International Law in Conflict Situations

3.3.5 Citizen Engagement in Legal Change

• Roles Undertaken by Citizens within the Legal System
• Roles Played by Groups in Society
• Forms of Democratic and Citizenship Actions

• Application of Citizenship Skills