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Edexcel GCSE Citizenship Studies
Paper 2

Edexcel GCSE Citizenship Studies · 1CS0

Edexcel GCSE Citizenship Studies Paper 2

Length: 1 hour 45 minutes
Marks: 80
Weighting: 50% of the GCSE

From the Edexcel specification (opens in a new tab), Issue 2, PDF page 6.

5 sections · 41 revision notes · 8 past papers

What’s on Paper 2

Theme A Diversity and Community in the UK

Development of UK Communities · Concept of Identity · Origins of Democratic Values · Local DemocracyOn both papers8 notes

Development of UK Communities

Changing UK Population
Migration and Its Impact

Paper 2 past papers

June 2025 Paper 2
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June 2024 Paper 2
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Paper 1

Mutual Respect and Understanding

Concept of Identity

Identity

Origins of Democratic Values

Democratic Rights, Duties, and Values
Development of Human Rights

Local Democracy

Citizens and Local Government
Funding Local Services

Diversity and Community in the UK overview

Theme B UK Democracy at Work

National Governance · Functioning of Parliament · Devolution and Power Sharing · Management of Public FinancesOn both papers9 notes

National Governance

Political Parties and Candidates
Elections and Voting Systems
Formation and Organization of Government

Functioning of Parliament

The Westminster Parliament
Legislative Process
The British Constitution 2 notes
- Constitutional Institutions and Change

Devolution and Power Sharing

Devolved Governments

Management of Public Finances

Taxation and Spending

UK Democracy at Work overview

Theme C Law and Justice

Purpose and Impact of Law · The Justice System · Crime Trends in SocietyOn both papers8 notes

Purpose and Impact of Law

Law in Everyday Life
Principles and Sources of Law

The Justice System

Civil and Criminal Law
Justice System in England and Wales
Courts and Tribunals
Youth Justice

Crime Trends in Society

Crime and Society
Sentences and Punishment

Law and Justice overview

Theme D Power and Influence

Citizen Power and Influence · Media Role and Influence · UK Power and Influence Worldwide10 notes

Citizen Power and Influence

Citizen Participation in Politics and Society 2 notes
- Citizen Participation and Engagement in the UK
- Political Participation in Systems Outside the UK
Groups and Organizations in Democratic Society 2 notes
- Organisations and Collective Community Action
- Trade Unions and Workplace Rights

Media Role and Influence

Role of the Media and a Free Press
Media Rights and Responsibilities
Media Use for Influence

UK Power and Influence Worldwide

UK Relations with Europe
UK Global Role
Global Rights and Responsibilities

Power and Influence overview

Theme E Citizenship Action

Action Stages6 notes

Action Stages

Issue Identification and Initial Research
Primary Research Execution
Representation of Viewpoints
Action Planning
Delivery and Collaboration Skills
Action Evaluation and Impact

Citizenship Action overview

All Edexcel GCSE Citizenship Studies past papers

Parliamentary Sovereignty and Government Accountability