Citizenship Studies AQA GCSE — 4 lessons
Study principles and values underpinning British society, UK identity and composition (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland), immigration and migration, multiple identities, diverse society, media and free press roles (informing opinion, holding power to account, regulation, censorship), UK's role in international organizations (UN, NATO, EU, Commonwealth, WTO), and how citizens make their voice heard through interest groups, political parties, campaigns, petitions, demonstrations, and volunteering.
Study fundamental law principles (rights, freedoms, presumption of innocence, equality), UK justice system operation (police, judiciary, courts, tribunals), civil vs criminal law, legal ages and responsibilities, how law has developed (Magna Carta to Human Rights Act 1998), criminality in the UK, youth justice, universal human rights (UN Declaration, European Convention, Human Rights Act), international humanitarian law, and citizen roles in the legal system (juror, witness, magistrate, special constable).
Study democracy and UK political power, British constitution (uncodified), institutions (government, Parliament, PM, cabinet, judiciary, civil service), local and devolved government (Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland), voting systems (First Past the Post, proportional), Parliament's work (Commons, Lords, MPs' roles, legislative process), political parties, government formation, public finance and budgeting, comparative politics (democratic vs non-democratic systems), and bringing about political change through digital democracy and participation.
Study citizenship action through understanding others' actions and conducting your own citizenship investigation. Undertake mandatory investigation involving six stages: selecting contemporary issue, researching using primary/secondary sources, planning action, taking informed action (letter writing, petitioning, e-media, volunteering, group establishment), assessing impact, and evaluating the process. Apply citizenship skills in real out-of-classroom context. Center declaration required.
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