The exam assesses citizenship studies at the GCSE level, focusing on active citizenship and political participation. Topics include trade unions, e-petitions, living wage campaigns, proportional voting systems, voter turnout, NHS funding, parliamentary accountability, devolution, and the impact of changing UK relations on national identity. Tasks emphasize understanding governance structures, civic engagement, and societal challenges, requiring analysis of sources, evaluation of democratic principles, and application of knowledge to real-world issues. Keywords: GCSE citizenship studies, active citizenship, political participation, living wage, voting systems, NHS funding, parliamentary accountability, devolution, national identity.