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The civil service and government departments: AQA GCSE Citizenship Studies questions

Every AQA GCSE Citizenship Studies exam question on 3.4.3.9 The civil service and government departments, 2020–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q06.1

    June 2025 · Paper 1

    1 mark3.4.3.9 The civil service and government departments
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  2. Q06.2

    June 2025 · Paper 1

    8 marks3.4.3.9 The civil service and government departments
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  3. Q07.1

    November 2020 · Paper 1

    1 mark3.4.3.9 The civil service and government departments
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All 3 questions on The civil service and government departments, as a list
  1. June 2025, Paper 1, Q06.1 (1 mark): Name one of the key principles the UK Civil Service is expected to operate by. [1 mark]
  2. June 2025, Paper 1, Q06.2 (8 marks): ‘In the UK, the Civil Service has too much power.’ Considering a range of views, evaluate this statement. [8 marks]
  3. November 2020, Paper 1, Q07.1 (1 mark): Identify one UK government department. [1 mark] A The Arts Council B HM Treasury C Network Rail D Royal Navy

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