The following questions have been taken from previous years and should help you to study each of the three sections of the course. All questions are Knowledge and Understanding. No marks have been allocated but if you are Intermediate 2 each question should be worth between 6 and 10 marks and if you are Intermediate One each question will be worth between 4 and 6 marks. You can answer these questions at home and bring them in for your teacher to check.

Political Issues in the UK

Study Theme 1A - Government and Decision Making in Scotland

Describe two methods pressure groups use to influence decision making

Give arguments for and against the Scottish Parliament having more power

Describe in detail the powers of the Scottish Parliament

Explain why some people believe that local councillors should be paid for the work they do as councillors.

Why do some people believe the Additional Members System is a fairer system than First Past The Post

Explain the powers of the Prime Minister

Explain the voting system used to elect the House of common

Give reasons why some people believe that we should get rid of the House of Lords

Describe two methods pressure groups use to influence decision making

Study Theme 2B - Crime and the Law in Society

Describe in detail ways in which the Children's Panel deals with some of the problems faced by young people

Describe 2 types of crime against property that are common in Scotland

Explain the Scottish Court and Sentencing system

Explain the reasons why some parts of Scotland have higher crime rates than others

Study Theme 3B - The Peoples Republic of China

Describe in detail two ways in which freedom of expression is limited in China

Describe the difference between life in the cities and life in the countryside in China

Explain the results of the one child policy

Give reasons why people in China have benefited from economic reforms