CSEC Social Studies · 2006 · Paper 2

36 questions and parts from this paper. Open one to see it in full, then practise it on Quelpr and get it marked against the mark scheme.

1. 1(a)(i)1 markDefine divorce.
2. 1(a)(ii)2 marksDefine child abuse.
3. 1(b)(i)2 marksState ONE condition other than child abuse within the family that may lead to divorce.
4. 1(b)(ii)2 marksState ONE condition within the family that may lead to child abuse.
5. 1(c)6 marksGive THREE reasons why it is necessary to pass laws to protect family members.
6. 1(d)5 marksSuggest ONE way by which parents and children may work towards reducing indiscipline in the home, and explain why this suggestion is likely to be successful.
7. 2(a)(i)2 marksDefine religion.
8. 2(a)(ii)2 marksDefine customs.
9. 2(b)2 marksState what is meant by 'cultural diversity'.
10. 2(c)6 marksGive THREE reasons why a variety of religious and cultural activities continue to be practised in the Caribbean.
11. 2(d)5 marksSuggest ONE way religious organisations may promote their religious festivals and activities in your country, and state why the suggested way is likely to be successful.
12. 3(a)(i)2 marksIdentify which system of government (Crown Colony, Constitutional Monarchy, or Republicanism) is represented by the diagram.
13. 3(a)(ii)1 markName ONE CARICOM country that uses the system of government represented by the diagram.
14. 3(a)(iii)1 markName ONE CARICOM country that uses another system of government.
15. 3(a)(iv)2 marksSketch and label a diagram that represents the system of government used by the country named in (a)(iii).
16. 3(b)6 marksFor EACH of the three arms of government (executive, legislative, judicial), write ONE sentence explaining how it works.
17. 3(c)5 marksSuggest ONE way in which a citizen of a CARICOM country may participate in the governance of his/her country, and write a statement supporting your suggestion.
18. 4(a)(i)2 marksWrite a statement describing ONE difference between male and female unemployment figures for the period 2001–2003 based on the graph.
19. 4(a)(ii)4 marksGive TWO reasons why the pattern of unemployment differs between men and women.
20. 4(b)(i)1 markDefine unemployment.
21. 4(b)(ii)1 markDefine underemployment.
22. 4(c)4 marksState TWO factors that contribute to unemployment in most Caribbean countries.
23. 4(d)5 marksSuggest ONE way in which a Youth Organization may encourage members to become self-employed, with a statement explaining why the suggestion may succeed.
24. 5(a)(i)2 marksDefine primary health care and curative health care.
25. 5(a)(ii)2 marksState TWO services provided by a government under primary health care.
26. 5(a)(iii)2 marksState TWO services provided by a government under curative health care.
27. 5(b)6 marksGive THREE reasons why the government of a Caribbean country may emphasize nutrition education in its health plan.
28. 5(c)5 marksSuggest ONE way business places in your country may assist in maintaining a healthy workforce, and justify the suggestion.
29. 617 marksWrite an article defining 'food security', stating TWO factors affecting Caribbean food production, giving THREE reasons why food security is necessary, and suggesting ONE farmer initiative to ensure food security along…
30. 717 marksPrepare an address defining 'globalisation', stating TWO negative effects on Caribbean businessmen, giving THREE reasons why regional cooperation is necessary to compete globally, and suggesting ONE action to prepare…
31. 817 marksWrite an article defining 'savings' and 'investments', stating TWO income sources for citizens, giving THREE explanations of how a country benefits from citizens' savings, and suggesting ONE strategy to encourage saving…
32. 917 marksWrite an essay defining 'devaluation', stating TWO factors causing Caribbean governments to devalue, giving THREE reasons consumers may object, and suggesting ONE consumer action to handle negative effects with…
33. 1017 marksWrite an essay defining 'cultural traditions', stating ONE factor for cultural variety in the Caribbean, identifying TWO methods of intergenerational transmission, giving THREE reasons governments fund cultural…
34. 1117 marksWrite an essay defining 'communication', stating TWO factors causing classroom communication breakdowns, giving THREE reasons breakdowns affect group activities, and suggesting ONE measure for youth groups to maintain…
35. 1217 marksWrite a report stating THREE factors influencing tourism development in a host country, giving THREE explanations of how a prosperous economy creates tourism demand, and suggesting ONE action by officials to promote…
36. 1317 marksPrepare an address identifying TWO marine recreational tourist activities and their negative environmental effects, giving THREE reasons for environmental impact studies prior to hotel construction, and suggesting ONE…