GCSE CITIZENSHIP STUDIES PAPER 2 EXAM-
STYLE PRACTICE SET AND SOLUTIONS 2026
◉ Most common country that immigration comes from Answer:
Poland
◉ What percentage of the UK population lives in england Answer:
Just under 85%
◉ When did the UK join the EU Answer: 1973
◉ How many EU citizens live and work in the UK Answer: 3.3 million
◉ How many UK citizens live in the EU Answer: 1.2 million
◉ When was the Edward Snowden incident Answer: 2013
◉ When was the IPSO set up? Answer: 2014
◉ What type of body is the IPSO? Answer: Self-Regulatory
,◉ Name a newspaper not signed up to the ISPO Answer: The
Guardian
◉ State the editors code Answer: 1. Accuracy - The press must not
publish inaccurate or distorted information or images.
2. Privacy - The press must respect peoples private life and cannot
intrude without consent. They cannot photograph people without
consent when there is a reasonable expectation of privacy
3. Harrasment - Journalists cannot intimidate people or persistently
pursue them. They must not persist in making contact with people
when asked to stop.
4. Intrusion into grief or shock - When people may be shocked or
grieving -the press must be sympathetic and discrete.
◉ When was OFCOM founded? Answer: 2003
◉ What is OFCOMs main duty? Answer: To make sure the media is
abiding by the law - in particular the Communications Act 2003
◉ What does OFCOM protect in particular? Answer: TV and Radio
◉ How is the BBC regulated? Answer: By a renewable Royal Charter
and the BBC board is accountable for all its activities.
, ◉ Name a country that directly censors the internet Answer: China
◉ How can a government censor things in 'National Security
Interests' Answer: National Security Interests
The government can issue a DSMA Notice which requests that
editors do not report a matter as it is against the national interest.
The Terrorism Act 2006 made it an offense to 'glorify terrorism'
In 2013, The Guardian newspaper was raided following the Edward
Snowden case.
◉ The Rights of the Media Answer: In the UK, the media have the
right to fully investigate and publish news stories that they believe
to be in the public interest. However individuals can sue the media
for reputational damages.
◉ What is the Freedom of Information Act? Answer: It gives the
media and the public the right to gather information about the work
of public services.
◉ What is happening to newspaper sales? Answer: They are
declining
◉ What is the most popular newspaper? Answer: The Daily Mail
STYLE PRACTICE SET AND SOLUTIONS 2026
◉ Most common country that immigration comes from Answer:
Poland
◉ What percentage of the UK population lives in england Answer:
Just under 85%
◉ When did the UK join the EU Answer: 1973
◉ How many EU citizens live and work in the UK Answer: 3.3 million
◉ How many UK citizens live in the EU Answer: 1.2 million
◉ When was the Edward Snowden incident Answer: 2013
◉ When was the IPSO set up? Answer: 2014
◉ What type of body is the IPSO? Answer: Self-Regulatory
,◉ Name a newspaper not signed up to the ISPO Answer: The
Guardian
◉ State the editors code Answer: 1. Accuracy - The press must not
publish inaccurate or distorted information or images.
2. Privacy - The press must respect peoples private life and cannot
intrude without consent. They cannot photograph people without
consent when there is a reasonable expectation of privacy
3. Harrasment - Journalists cannot intimidate people or persistently
pursue them. They must not persist in making contact with people
when asked to stop.
4. Intrusion into grief or shock - When people may be shocked or
grieving -the press must be sympathetic and discrete.
◉ When was OFCOM founded? Answer: 2003
◉ What is OFCOMs main duty? Answer: To make sure the media is
abiding by the law - in particular the Communications Act 2003
◉ What does OFCOM protect in particular? Answer: TV and Radio
◉ How is the BBC regulated? Answer: By a renewable Royal Charter
and the BBC board is accountable for all its activities.
, ◉ Name a country that directly censors the internet Answer: China
◉ How can a government censor things in 'National Security
Interests' Answer: National Security Interests
The government can issue a DSMA Notice which requests that
editors do not report a matter as it is against the national interest.
The Terrorism Act 2006 made it an offense to 'glorify terrorism'
In 2013, The Guardian newspaper was raided following the Edward
Snowden case.
◉ The Rights of the Media Answer: In the UK, the media have the
right to fully investigate and publish news stories that they believe
to be in the public interest. However individuals can sue the media
for reputational damages.
◉ What is the Freedom of Information Act? Answer: It gives the
media and the public the right to gather information about the work
of public services.
◉ What is happening to newspaper sales? Answer: They are
declining
◉ What is the most popular newspaper? Answer: The Daily Mail
