CSEC Social Studies · January 2008 · Paper 2

29 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)2 marksDefine the term 'incest'.
2. 1(a)(ii)2 marksDefine the term 'domestic violence'.
3. 1(b)2 marksApart from incest and domestic violence, identify TWO other social issues that negatively affect families in the Caribbean.
4. 1(c)2 marksGive ONE reason for incest in some Caribbean families.
5. 1(d)4 marksGive TWO reasons for domestic violence in some Caribbean families.
6. 1(e)5 marksSuggest ONE measure a government may introduce to reduce poverty in your country, and write a statement to support your suggestion.
7. 2(a)2 marksState ONE traditional role of (i) men and (ii) women in Caribbean society.
8. 2(b)4 marksState TWO factors that have contributed to the changing role of family members in the Caribbean.
9. 2(c)6 marksExplain THREE ways in which the changing role of women may affect the present day Caribbean family.
10. 2(d)5 marksSuggest to young people ONE way they may assist in improving relationships in their families, and state why this suggested way will improve family relations.
11. 3(a)(i)1 markDefine the term 'democracy'.
12. 3(a)(ii)2 marksIdentify TWO types of democratic government systems found in the Commonwealth Caribbean.
13. 3(b)3 marksState to which arm of a democratic system of government each belongs: (i) The Magistrates' Court, (ii) Members of Parliament, and (iii) The Cabinet.
14. 3(c)6 marksGive THREE reasons why the citizens of a country elect a Government.
15. 3(d)5 marksSuggest to youth leaders ONE action they may take to influence the decisions of the government in their country, and state why the action will be successful.
16. 4(a)(i)2 marksDefine the term 'migration'.
17. 4(a)(ii)1 markName ONE CARICOM country from which many people have migrated during the last decade.
18. 4(b)3 marksList THREE factors that have influenced some Caribbean people to migrate.
19. 4(c)6 marksGive THREE reasons why the migration of skilled people from the Caribbean will negatively affect the region.
20. 4(d)5 marksSuggest ONE strategy that may reduce the migration of people from less developed to more developed CARICOM countries, and state why the strategy should be accepted by the government of your country.
21. 5(a)2 marksState the meaning of the term 'regional cooperation'.
22. 5(b)4 marksDescribe TWO factors that encourage regional cooperation among Caribbean countries.
23. 5(c)6 marksGive THREE reasons why Caribbean countries may find it difficult to cooperate.
24. 5(d)5 marksSuggest ONE measure that Caribbean leaders may take to encourage regional cooperation, and state why you think your measure will be successful.
25. 617 marksPrepare an address to a group of manufacturers on 'Economic Integration'. In your address: state the meaning of economic integration; identify TWO regional organizations that promote economic integration; name TWO…
26. 717 marksWrite an essay on employment, unemployment and underemployment in the Caribbean: define employment and underemployment; describe TWO types of unemployment; give THREE reasons why some young people in the Caribbean may…
27. 817 marksPrepare an address to consumers on 'Modern Technology and the Consumer': identify TWO products of modern technology introduced by commercial banks; state TWO types of business for which customers use these products;…
28. 917 marksWrite an essay on 'Mass Media in the Caribbean': define mass media; state TWO functions of mass media; describe ONE way Caribbean governments regulate mass media; give THREE reasons why Caribbean governments regulate…
29. 1017 marksWrite a newspaper article on 'TOURISM IS ABOUT PEOPLE': define the term 'tourist'; name ONE type of tourist; describe TWO cultural activities organized by tourism officials to attract tourists to the Caribbean; give…