AQA GCSE Citizenship
Active citizen -(correct answer)A person who actively takes responsibility, becomes involved in
areas of public concern and tries to make a difference Active citizenship -(correct
answer)Participating in society to bring about change. Advocacy -(correct
answer)Representing or supporting a person or an organisation by writing, speaking or taking
action on behalf of that person or organisation. British values -(correct answer)A set of
standards which reflect the ideals of the British society. By-election -(correct answer)An
election to a public office that occurs when a post holder dies or resigns between elections.
Campaigning -(correct answer)Actions or events organised by an individual or a group of
people to achieve an aim. Censorship -(correct answer)The control of information or ideas
within a society. Charities -(correct answer)Local, national or international organisations which
are set up to help those in need. The term also has a legal status as charities registered with
the Government receive some tax benefits. Citizenship -(correct answer)Being a citizen of a
country and being vested with the rights and responsibilities of that state. Civil law -(correct
answer)Law that deals with disputes between individuals or groups. There are civil courts
which award damages (a money payment) Civil service -(correct answer)Individuals who are
employed by the Government. Coalition -(correct answer)An agreement between political
parties to form a government. Common law -(correct answer)Law made by the decisions of
judges over the years. Commonwealth -(correct answer)An international association between
the UK and the countries which were previously part of the British Empire. Council of Europe
-(correct answer)An intergovernmental organisation founded in 1949, which encourages
European countries to cooperate with each other. It is an independent body and should not be
confused with the European Union, which is a completely separate organisation. The
European Court of Human Rights is the best known body in the Council of Europe. Criminal
law -(correct answer)Law which deals with individuals who break the law, and which punishes
offenders because they have broken laws that Parliament has stated we must all obey.
Democracy -(correct answer)A system of government, where the citizens are able to vote in
regular and fair elections for representatives, who will make laws and decisions on their behalf.
Demonstration -(correct answer)A public meeting or march protesting against a specific issue
Devolution -(correct answer)The transfer of some powers from the Government to the Welsh
Assembly, the Northern Ireland Assembly and the Scottish Parliament. Direct democracy
-(correct answer)Where the people decide on the policy directly, for example through a vote or
referendum on each issue. Equal opportunities -(correct answer)Allowing all people access to
the same opportunities, regardless of their disability, religion, age, ethnicity, gender or sexual
orientation. Executive -(correct answer)The branch of the Government, which is responsible
for putting laws or decisions into effect. EU (The European Union) -(correct answer)An
economic and political union between a number of European countries, who work closely
together. First past the post -(correct answer)The voting system used in the UK to elect
members of some local councils and members of Parliament, whereby the candidate with the
Active citizen -(correct answer)A person who actively takes responsibility, becomes involved in
areas of public concern and tries to make a difference Active citizenship -(correct
answer)Participating in society to bring about change. Advocacy -(correct
answer)Representing or supporting a person or an organisation by writing, speaking or taking
action on behalf of that person or organisation. British values -(correct answer)A set of
standards which reflect the ideals of the British society. By-election -(correct answer)An
election to a public office that occurs when a post holder dies or resigns between elections.
Campaigning -(correct answer)Actions or events organised by an individual or a group of
people to achieve an aim. Censorship -(correct answer)The control of information or ideas
within a society. Charities -(correct answer)Local, national or international organisations which
are set up to help those in need. The term also has a legal status as charities registered with
the Government receive some tax benefits. Citizenship -(correct answer)Being a citizen of a
country and being vested with the rights and responsibilities of that state. Civil law -(correct
answer)Law that deals with disputes between individuals or groups. There are civil courts
which award damages (a money payment) Civil service -(correct answer)Individuals who are
employed by the Government. Coalition -(correct answer)An agreement between political
parties to form a government. Common law -(correct answer)Law made by the decisions of
judges over the years. Commonwealth -(correct answer)An international association between
the UK and the countries which were previously part of the British Empire. Council of Europe
-(correct answer)An intergovernmental organisation founded in 1949, which encourages
European countries to cooperate with each other. It is an independent body and should not be
confused with the European Union, which is a completely separate organisation. The
European Court of Human Rights is the best known body in the Council of Europe. Criminal
law -(correct answer)Law which deals with individuals who break the law, and which punishes
offenders because they have broken laws that Parliament has stated we must all obey.
Democracy -(correct answer)A system of government, where the citizens are able to vote in
regular and fair elections for representatives, who will make laws and decisions on their behalf.
Demonstration -(correct answer)A public meeting or march protesting against a specific issue
Devolution -(correct answer)The transfer of some powers from the Government to the Welsh
Assembly, the Northern Ireland Assembly and the Scottish Parliament. Direct democracy
-(correct answer)Where the people decide on the policy directly, for example through a vote or
referendum on each issue. Equal opportunities -(correct answer)Allowing all people access to
the same opportunities, regardless of their disability, religion, age, ethnicity, gender or sexual
orientation. Executive -(correct answer)The branch of the Government, which is responsible
for putting laws or decisions into effect. EU (The European Union) -(correct answer)An
economic and political union between a number of European countries, who work closely
together. First past the post -(correct answer)The voting system used in the UK to elect
members of some local councils and members of Parliament, whereby the candidate with the
