2024 exam paper

Possible approaches to answering the question:

1. One political right individuals have is the right to vote. (1 mark — accurate but undeveloped point)
2. One political right individuals have is the right to vote. Individuals can vote in elections and referendums. (2 marks — accurate point with development)
3. One political right individuals have is the right to vote. Individuals can vote in elections and referendums. For example, in the 2021 Scottish Parliament election. (3 marks — accurate point with development and exemplification)

Credit reference to aspects of the following:

1. right to stand as a candidate
2. right to protest
3. right to join a political party
4. right to join a pressure group.

Possible approaches to answering the question:

1. One devolved matter that the Scottish Parliament has responsibility for is education. (1 mark — accurate but undeveloped point)
2. One devolved matter that the Scottish Parliament has responsibility for is education. This means they can make decisions for primary and secondary schools and universities. (2 marks — accurate point with development)
3. One devolved matter that the Scottish Parliament has responsibility for is education. This means they can make decisions for primary and secondary schools and universities. For example, in 2020 the Scottish Government made the decision to close all schools and cancel exams due to COVID-19. (3 marks — accurate point with development and exemplification)

Credit reference to aspects of the following:

1. housing
2. health
3. transport
4. energy
5. justice.

TRADE UNIONS

1. Trade unions are influential because they can have large memberships. (1 mark — accurate but undeveloped point)
2. Trade unions are influential because they can have large memberships. This gives a trade union access to large amounts of resources for campaigning. (2 marks — accurate point with development)
3. Trade unions are influential because they can have large memberships. This gives a trade union access to large amounts of resources for campaigning. For example, the EIS has over 60,000 members who pay annual memberships. (3 marks — accurate point with development and exemplification)
4. Trade unions are influential because they can have large memberships. This gives a trade union access to large amounts of resources for campaigning. For example, the EIS has over 60,000 members who pay annual memberships. This enabled the EIS to be successful in the campaign for improved pay for teachers. (4 marks — accurate point with development, exemplification and analysis)

Credit reference to aspects of the following (trade unions):

1. industrial action
2. insider group
3. lobbying
4. use of media platforms.

PRESSURE GROUPS

1. Pressure groups are influential because they can have large memberships. (1 mark — accurate but undeveloped point)
2. Pressure groups are influential because they can have large memberships. This gives pressure groups access to large amounts of resources for campaigning. (2 marks — accurate point with development)
3. Pressure groups are influential because they can have large memberships. This gives pressure groups access to large amounts of resources for campaigning. For example, the RSPB has over one million members in the UK. (3 marks — accurate point with development and exemplification)
4. Pressure groups are influential because they can have large memberships. This gives pressure groups access to large amounts of resources for campaigning. For example, the RSPB has over one million members in the UK. This enables them to have significant campaigns in relation to nature and the climate crisis. (4 marks — accurate point with development, exemplification and analysis)

Credit reference to aspects of the following (pressure groups):

1. national campaigns
2. insider group
3. lobbying
4. use of media platforms.

Possible approaches to answering the question:

1. One way that committees can play an important role in the Scottish Parliament is through their ability to conduct inquiries. (1 mark — accurate but undeveloped point)
2. One way that committees can play an important role in the Scottish Parliament is through their ability to conduct inquiries. This is when a committee decides to investigate an issue within their remit. (2 marks — accurate point with development)
3. One way that committees can play an important role in the Scottish Parliament is through their ability to conduct inquiries. This is when a committee decides to investigate an issue within their remit. This is important because they can call witnesses, such as government ministers, to give evidence. (3 marks — accurate point with development and exemplification)
4. One way that committees can play an important role in the Scottish Parliament is through their ability to conduct inquiries. This is when a committee decides to investigate an issue within their remit. This is important because they can call witnesses, such as government ministers, to give evidence. For example, the COVID-19 recovery committee called the then Deputy First Minister John Swinney to answer for government action. (4 marks — accurate point with development, exemplification and analysis)

Credit reference to aspects of the following:

1. committee bills
2. scrutinise bills
3. make recommendations/produce reports
4. consider petitions.

Evidence to support Imogen Nolan's view that general elections should use a form of proportional representation instead of First Past the Post:

1. Source 1 states 'there is a growing feeling amongst the public that the FPTP system is unfair and should be replaced.' (1 mark — accurate use of Source 1 but minimal development)
2. Source 1 states 'there is a growing feeling amongst the public that the FPTP system is unfair and should be replaced' which links to Source 2 that shows public support for PR was 51% in 2023, up from 27% in 2011. (2 marks — accurate use of Source 1 and Source 2 linking two pieces of evidence)
3. Source 1 states 'there is a growing feeling amongst the public that the FPTP system is unfair and should be replaced' which links to Source 2 that shows public support for PR was 51% in 2023, up from 27% in 2011. This shows a significant increase in support for PR to over half of those surveyed. (3 marks — accurate use of source 1 and 2 linking two pieces of evidence with evaluation)

Credit reference to aspects of the following (support):

1. Source 1 states 'Using PR means that the percentage of votes gained by a party closely equals the percentage of seats, making the electoral system fairer.'
2. Source 1 states 'While supporters of FPTP claim it is a popular and widely used system, this is often not the case, especially in elections throughout Europe.'
3. Source 1 states 'It is also argued that FPTP produces disproportionate results that may help create safe or marginal seats.'
4. Source 1 shows PR would improve the number of seats won for Labour and the Liberal Democrats.
5. Source 2 shows decreased support for FPTP, from 66% in 2011 to 44% in 2023.
6. Source 2 shows increased support for electoral reform from all three parties.
7. Source 3 states 'It is successfully used in the Scottish Parliament, the Welsh Parliament and Scottish local council elections.'
8. Source 3 states 'PR is fairer for smaller parties.'
9. Source 3 'Using PR will also solve the issue of safe and marginal seats.'

Evidence to oppose Imogen Nolan's view that general elections should use proportional representation instead of First Past the Post:

1. Source 1 says that the high turnout rates in general elections prove that voters are happy with the current system. (1 mark — accurate use of Source 1 but minimal development)
2. Source 1 says that the high turnout rates in general elections prove that voters are happy with the current system. This is backed up by Source 3 which says that over 67% voted in the 2019 general election. (2 marks — accurate use of Source 1 and Source 3 linking two pieces of evidence)
3. Source 1 says that the high turnout rates in general elections prove that voters are happy with the current system. This is backed up by Source 3 which says that over 67% voted in the 2019 general election. This is over two thirds and is clearly a majority. (3 marks — accurate use of Source 1 and Source 3 linking two pieces of evidence with evaluation)

Credit reference to aspects of the following (oppose):

1. Source 1 states 'In the last UK-wide referendum on the Parliamentary voting system in 2011, voters were asked if they supported using a different electoral system to elect MPs, to which the majority voted 'no'.'
2. Source 1 states that 'In the 2019 general election, FPTP produced a clear winner with the Conservative Party gaining over half of the seats which gave them a strong majority to pursue their manifesto promises.'
3. Source 1 'FPTP…ensures extremist parties do not gain power.'
4. Source 2 shows us that not all political parties support electoral reform, with less than a third of Conservatives supporting reform.
5. Source 3 states that it is simple for voters to use 'with voters only requiring to mark an 'X' against the candidate of their choice.'
6. Source 3 states 'FPTP also means that extremist parties can't gain power in our political institutions which is good for democracy.'

Possible approaches to answering the question:

1. One political right individuals have is the right to vote. (1 mark — accurate but undeveloped point)
2. One political right individuals have is the right to vote. Individuals can vote in elections and referendums. (2 marks — accurate point with development)
3. One political right individuals have is the right to vote. Individuals can vote in elections and referendums. For example, the 2019 general election. (3 marks — accurate point with development and exemplification)

Credit reference to aspects of the following:

1. right to stand as a candidate
2. right to protest
3. right to join a political party
4. right to join a pressure group.

Possible approaches to answering the question:

1. One reserved matter the UK Parliament is responsible for is defence. (1 mark — accurate but undeveloped point)
2. One reserved matter the UK Parliament is responsible for is defence. They are responsible for decisions in relation to the military and where troops are deployed. (2 marks — accurate point with development)
3. One reserved matter the UK Parliament is responsible for is defence. They are responsible for decisions in relation to the military and where troops are deployed. For example, the UK Government's decision to continue to fund the Trident nuclear programme. (3 marks — accurate point with development and exemplification)

Credit reference to aspects of the following:

1. immigration
2. benefits and social security
3. foreign policy
4. nuclear power.

TRADE UNIONS

1. Trade unions are influential because they can have large memberships. (1 mark — accurate but undeveloped point)
2. Trade unions are influential because they can have large memberships. This gives a trade union access to large amounts of resources for campaigning. (2 marks — accurate point with development)
3. Trade unions are influential because they can have large memberships. This gives a trade union access to large amounts of resources for campaigning. For example, Unison has over 1.3 million members who pay annual memberships. (3 marks — accurate point with development and exemplification)
4. Trade unions are influential because they can have large memberships. This gives a trade union access to large amounts of resources for campaigning. For example, Unison has over 1.3 million members who pay annual memberships. This enabled Unison to be successful in improving pay and conditions for around 1,800 cleaners, receptionists and security staff in a number of London hospitals. (4 marks — accurate point with development, exemplification and analysis)

Credit reference to aspects of the following (trade unions):

1. industrial action
2. insider group
3. lobbying
4. use of media platforms.

PRESSURE GROUPS

1. Pressure groups are influential because they can have large memberships. (1 mark — accurate but undeveloped point)
2. Pressure groups are influential because they can have large memberships. This gives pressure groups access to large amounts of resources for campaigning. (2 marks — accurate point with development)
3. Pressure groups are influential because they can have large memberships. This gives pressure groups access to large amounts of resources for campaigning. For example, the RSPB has over one million members in the UK. (3 marks — accurate point with development and exemplification)
4. Pressure groups are influential because they can have large memberships. This gives pressure groups access to large amounts of resources for campaigning. For example, the RSPB has over one million members in the UK. This enables them to have significant campaigns in relation to nature and the climate crisis. (4 marks — accurate point with development, exemplification and analysis)

Credit reference to aspects of the following (pressure groups):

1. national campaign
2. insider group
3. lobbying
4. use of media platforms.

Possible approaches to answering the question:

1. One way the House of Lords plays an important role in the UK Parliament is through scrutinising bills. (1 mark — accurate but undeveloped point)
2. One way the House of Lords plays an important role in the UK Parliament is through scrutinising bills. For most bills to become law they must pass through both the House of Lords and the House of Commons. (2 marks — accurate point with development)
3. One way the House of Lords plays an important role in the UK Parliament is through scrutinising bills. For most bills to become law they must pass through both the House of Lords and the House of Commons. They can debate, amend and vote on bills. (3 marks — accurate point with development and exemplification)
4. One way the House of Lords plays an important role in the UK Parliament is through scrutinising bills. For most bills to become law they must pass through both the House of Lords and the House of Commons. They can debate, amend and vote on bills. For example, the House of Lords scrutinised recent legislation around the future funding of the BBC. (4 marks — accurate point with development, exemplification and analysis)

Credit reference to aspects of the following:

1. scrutinising government policy
2. proposing new legislation
3. holding the government to account
4. reports on public policy.

THE ESTIMATED OBESITY RATE OF WOMEN IN THE UAE COMPARED TO OTHER COUNTRIES

1. Women in the UAE have a higher rate of estimated obesity than the other countries listed. (1 mark — valid conclusion)
2. Women in the UAE have a higher rate of estimated obesity than the other countries listed. In Source 1, it states that by 2030 the obesity rate of women in the UAE will be 49.82% and Source 3 shows that other countries obesity rates are lower, with some significantly lower, such as Japan at 5.40%, China at 10.06% and Indonesia at 13.77%. (3 marks — valid conclusion with evidence from two sources and evaluative terminology)

THE POVERTY RATES IN THE UAE COMPARED TO OTHER MIDDLE EASTERN COUNTRIES

1. The poverty rate is lower in the UAE than most other Middle Eastern countries. (1 mark — valid conclusion)
2. The poverty rate is lower in the UAE than most other Middle Eastern countries. In Source 1 it states that the poverty rate in the UAE is estimated at 19.5% and in Source 2 it shows that Syria, for example, has a poverty rate of 90% and Yemen has a poverty rate of 71%. (2 marks — valid conclusion with evidence)
3. The poverty rate is lower in the UAE than most other Middle Eastern countries. In Source 1 it states that the poverty rate in the UAE is estimated at 19.5% and in Source 2 it shows that Syria, for example, has a poverty rate of 90% and Yemen has a poverty rate of 71%. This highlights that the poverty rate in Syria is more than four times higher than it is in the UAE. (3 marks — valid conclusion with evidence from two sources and evaluative terminology)

THE CRIME INDEX RATE IN THE UAE COMPARED TO OTHER COUNTRIES

1. The crime index rate in the UAE is lower than the other selected countries. (1 mark — valid conclusion)
2. The crime index rate in the UAE is lower than all the other countries shown. In Source 1 it states that the UAE has a crime index rate of just under fifteen per cent and Source 3 shows us that this is lower than other countries with, for example, South Africa having a rate of 76.86 and the UK a rate of 46.07. (2 marks — valid conclusion with evidence)

THE GENDER EQUALITY GAP IN THE UAE COMPARED TO OTHER COUNTRIES

1. The gender equality gap in the UAE is bigger in comparison to other countries. (1 mark — valid conclusion)
2. The gender equality gap in the UAE is bigger in comparison to other countries. In Source 1 it states that the UAE has a gender gap score of 0.712 while Source 3 shows that every other country has a better gender gap score, such as Iceland with a score of 0.912. (2 marks — valid conclusion with evidence)
3. The gender equality gap in the UAE is bigger in comparison to other countries. In Source 1 it states that the UAE has a gender gap score of 0.712 while Source 3 shows that every other country has a better gender gap score, such as Iceland with a score of 0.912. Even the closest of all the countries shown, Montenegro (0.714), still has a better gender gap score than the UAE. (3 marks — valid conclusion with evidence from two sources and evaluative terminology)

UNDERDEVELOPMENT IN AFRICA

1. Underdevelopment in Africa has an impact on other countries because people will move abroad. (1 mark — accurate but undeveloped point)
2. Underdevelopment in Africa has an impact on other countries because people will move abroad. Underdevelopment can mean a lack of opportunities to progress in certain jobs so people might leave that country and seek better paid jobs elsewhere. (2 marks — accurate point with development)
3. Underdevelopment in Africa has an impact on other countries because people will move abroad. Underdevelopment can mean a lack of opportunities to progress in certain jobs so people might leave that country and seek better paid jobs elsewhere. For example, Kenyan doctors get paid around $6,000 per year, but if they move to the US they can earn over $200,000 and work in better conditions. (3 marks — accurate point with development and exemplification)

Credit reference to aspects of the following:

1. refugees, mass migration
2. spread of disease
3. creates economic and political instability
4. need to provide aid
5. holds back global development.

CONFLICT IN SYRIA

1. One political cause of conflict in Syria is because their government is corrupt. (1 mark — accurate but undeveloped point)
2. One political cause of conflict in Syria is because their government is corrupt. They have used their status to keep or gain power over the population. (2 marks — accurate point with development)
3. One political cause of conflict in Syria is because their government is corrupt. They have used their status to keep or gain power over the population. For example, the Syrian government has been labelled as highly corrupt by the Corruption Perception Index (CPI). (3 marks — accurate point with development and exemplification)

Credit reference to aspects of the following:

1. discrimination
2. lack of democracy
3. nationalism
4. political ideology.

DEVELOPMENT IN AFRICA

1. The World Health Organisation has been successful in tackling underdevelopment because they have promoted immunisation programmes. (1 mark — accurate but undeveloped point)
2. The World Health Organisation has been successful in tackling underdevelopment because they have promoted immunisation programmes. For example, Uganda, with the help of the WHO, developed a strategy to control Hepatitis B. (2 marks — accurate point with development)
3. The World Health Organisation has been successful in tackling underdevelopment because they have promoted immunisation programmes. For example, Uganda, with the help of the WHO, developed a strategy to control Hepatitis B. This included a nationwide awareness, testing and treatment campaign. This has led to over four million people being screened to date and around 90% of all infants receiving childhood vaccinations. (4 marks — accurate point with development, exemplification and analysis)

Credit reference to aspects of the following:

1. UN agency actions
2. NATO
3. EU/Europol
4. African Union.

Possible approaches to answering the question:

1. The world power that I have studied is the United States of America. One key feature of their political system is the separation of powers. (1 mark — accurate but undeveloped point)
2. The world power that I have studied is the United States of America. One key feature of their political system is the separation of powers. This is the rule that all three branches of government must be separate and no individual can belong to more than one branch. (2 marks — accurate point with development)
3. The world power that I have studied is China. One key feature of the Chinese political system is the Politburo. This is the top-level decision-making body in China made up with the highest-ranking members of the Communist Party. For example, at the 2022 National People's Congress, the Politburo backed Xi Jinping to become the nation's president for a third term. (3 marks — accurate point with development and exemplification)

Credit reference to aspects of the following — USA:

1. the Constitution
2. check and balances
3. the Bill of Rights
4. branches of government.

Credit reference to aspects of the following — CHINA:

1. National People's Congress (NPC)
2. village committees
3. Local People's Congress.

SOUTH AFRICA

1. South Africa has an economic influence on other countries because it is a key member of the African Continental Free Trade Area. (1 mark — accurate but undeveloped point)
2. South Africa has an economic influence on other countries because it is a key member of the African Continental Free Trade Area. The African Continental Free Trade Area agreement will create the largest free trade area in the world measured by the number of countries participating and South Africa are leading the way. (2 marks — accurate point with development)

USA

1. The US has an economic influence on other countries because it has created some of the most recognisable companies in the world. These companies/brands will set up in countries all over the world and this leads to employment and income for the host country. For example, Amazon has a warehouse in Dunfermline, Fife. (3 marks — accurate point with development and exemplification)
2. The US has an economic influence on other countries because it has created some of the most recognisable companies in the world. These companies/brands will set up branches in countries all over the world and this leads to employment and income for the host country. For example, Amazon has a warehouse in Dunfermline, Fife. They employ a permanent workforce of around 1,200 people and more than 1,000 seasonal employees, creating lots of income for Scotland. (4 marks — accurate point with development, exemplification and analysis)

Credit reference to aspects of the following:

1. international economic aid
2. economic alliances — BRICS/G20/G7
3. economic sanctions
4. trade
5. exporting and importing.

USA

1. One reason why the government has been effective in tackling social and economic issues is because they have increased the number of people with health insurance. (1 mark — accurate but undeveloped point)
2. One reason why the government has been effective in tackling social and economic issues is because they have increased the number of people with health insurance. The Affordable Care Act was signed into law in 2010 and aimed to provide affordable health insurance for all Americans. (2 marks — accurate point with development)
3. One reason why the government has been effective in tackling social and economic issues is because they have increased the number of people with health insurance. The Affordable Care Act was signed into law in 2010 and aimed to provide affordable health insurance for all Americans. It also aimed to protect Americans from insurance companies who might have increased their prices or restricted patient care. In January 2023, a further 16.3 million Americans signed up for health insurance due to continued advertising and enrolment assistance. (4 marks — accurate point with development, exemplification and analysis)

BRAZIL

1. One reason why the government has been effective in tackling social and economic issues is because they have helped people to become homeowners. The government invested huge sums of money to help people buy their own homes. (2 marks — accurate point with development)

Credit reference to aspects of the following:

1. public health campaigns
2. education investment
3. welfare provision
4. job creation.

Possible approaches to answering the question:

1. One consequence of crime on communities is that they end up with a bad reputation. (1 mark — accurate but undeveloped point)
2. One consequence of crime on communities is that the community will end up with a bad reputation. If crime is high in the area, then people will not want to live in or visit the area. (2 marks — accurate point with development)
3. One consequence of crime on communities is that the community will end up with a bad reputation. If crime is high in the area, then people will not want to live in or visit the area. For example, the Glasgow areas of the Calton and Parkhead. (3 marks — accurate point with development and exemplification)

Credit reference to aspects of the following:

1. lower house prices
2. higher unemployment
3. fear within the community
4. social exclusion
5. lack of role models.

Possible approaches to answering the question:

1. One way in which the government has responded to crime is by launching public awareness campaigns. (1 mark — accurate but undeveloped point)
2. One way in which the government has responded to crime is by launching public awareness campaigns. The aim of this is to educate the public on the law and act as a deterrent. (2 marks — accurate point with development)
3. One way in which the government has responded to crime is by launching public awareness campaigns. The aim of this is to educate the public on the law and act as a deterrent. For example, the 'Letters from Scotland' campaign was launched in 2020 to respond to the issue of hate crime. (3 marks — accurate point with development and exemplification)

Credit reference to aspects of the following:

1. passing and amending legislation
2. multi agency approach for example, VRU
3. working with voluntary organisations
4. tougher penalties for law breaking
5. use of alternatives to custodial sentencing
6. reducing use of short prison sentences.

Possible approaches to answering the question:

1. One economic factor that can cause crime is poverty. (1 mark — accurate but undeveloped point)
2. One economic factor that can cause crime is poverty. This is because if a person cannot meet their basic needs, such as food and clothing, they may turn to crime to do so. (2 marks — accurate point with development)
3. One economic factor that can cause crime is poverty. This is because if a person cannot meet their basic needs, such as food and clothing, they may turn to crime to do so. For example, areas with high levels of deprivation such as Whitfield in Dundee, also have high levels of crime. (3 marks — accurate point with development and exemplification)
4. One economic factor that can cause crime is poverty. This is because if a person cannot meet their basic needs, such as food and clothing, they may turn to crime to do so. For example, areas with high levels of deprivation like Whitfield in Dundee, also have high levels of crime. As a result of the cost-of-living crisis, people in these areas might be pushed further into poverty and have no other option but to steal. (4 marks — accurate point with development, exemplification and analysis)

Credit reference to aspects of the following:

1. unemployment
2. greed
3. fraud
4. working poor
5. government benefit policy.

Possible approaches to answering the question:

1. One consequence of social and economic inequality on communities is shops closing down. (1 mark — accurate but undeveloped point)
2. One consequence of social and economic inequality on communities is shops closing down. This is because there is a lack of money in the community to spend in shops. (2 marks — accurate point with development)
3. One consequence of social and economic inequality on communities is shops closing down. This is because there is a lack of money in the community to spend in shops. This results in 'food deserts' where the community cannot access fresh food. (3 marks — accurate point with development and exemplification)

Credit reference to aspects of the following:

1. lack of business investment
2. higher crime rates
3. unemployment
4. lower house prices
5. social exclusion.

Possible approaches to answering the question:

1. The government has attempted to reduce inequality by providing financial benefits to people who can't work. (1 mark — accurate but undeveloped point)
2. The government has attempted to reduce inequality by providing financial benefits to people who can't work. One type of benefit is called Universal Credit. (2 marks — accurate point with development)
3. The government has attempted to reduce inequality by providing financial benefits to people who can't work. One type of benefit is called Universal Credit. This is a payment paid to individuals who are on a low income, out of work or can't work. (3 marks — accurate point with development and exemplification)

Credit reference to aspects of the following:

1. other financial benefits, for example: Child Benefit; Personal Independence Payment (PIP); Disability Living Allowance (DLA); State Pension
2. increasing wages through the National Living Wage
3. providing health care through the NHS
4. education: student loans, and bursaries.

Possible approaches to answering the question:

1. One reason why unemployment can cause inequality is that it can lead to social exclusion. (1 mark — accurate but undeveloped point)
2. One reason why unemployment can cause inequality is that it can lead to social exclusion. People are isolated from social activities due to a lack of money. (2 marks — accurate point with development)
3. One reason why unemployment can cause inequality is that it can lead to social exclusion. People are isolated from social activities due to a lack of money. As a result, their children are also excluded from activities such as residentials and proms costing over £200 (CPAG). (3 marks — accurate point with development and exemplification)
4. One reason why unemployment can cause inequality is that it can lead to social exclusion. People are isolated from social activities due to a lack of money. As a result, their children are also excluded from activities such as residentials and proms costing over £200 (CPAG). This can often lead to increased mental health issues such as depression and anxiety. (4 marks — accurate point with development, exemplification and analysis)

Credit reference to aspects of the following:

1. poverty
2. poorer quality housing
3. poor health
4. reduced social mobility.

Option 1: Ban e-cigarettes

1. I recommend Option 1 because in Source 1 it says that health advisers to the UK government have warned of the huge unknown health hazards associated with e-cigarettes. (1 mark — evidence drawn from Source 1)
2. I recommend Option 1 because in Source 1 it says that health advisers to the UK government have warned of the huge unknown health hazards associated with e-cigarettes. This can be linked to Source 3 that says 'we simply do not know enough about any long-term health issues e-cigarettes may create.' (2 marks — two pieces of evidence drawn from Sources 1 and 3)

Credit reference to aspects of the following (Option 1):

1. 'E-cigarettes still contain high levels of nicotine which can be highly addictive' (Source 1) which links to Source 3 'I fear that the e-cigarette boom has the potential to create a generation of young people who will become hooked on nicotine.'
2. Schools across the country have reported that e-cigarettes are being used by over a quarter of young people in school often causing a variety of health issues. (Source 1) which links to Source 3, 'Many young people who use them have reported health problems such as coughing fits, heart palpitations, gum disease and anxiety.'

Reasons for rejecting the other option (Option 1 chosen):

1. I could have picked Option 2 because in Source 3 it says 'There have been no reports at all of e-cigarettes being linked to suspicious deaths. However, this is wrong as in Source 1 it states that 'e-cigarettes have been linked to over 70 deaths worldwide with numbers increasing yearly.' (2 marks — evidence linked from Sources 1 and 3)

Option 2: Do not ban e-cigarettes

1. I recommend Option 2 because in Source 1 it says that e-cigarettes are often used by traditional tobacco smokers as a method to help them successfully stop smoking. (1 mark — evidence drawn from Source 1)
2. I recommend Option 2 because in Source 1 it says that e-cigarettes are often used by traditional tobacco smokers as a method to help them successfully stop smoking, this can be backed up by Source 2 which shows that 67% have stopped smoking tobacco since they started using e-cigarettes. This is the majority of people who were surveyed. (3 marks — two pieces of evidence drawn from Sources 1 and 2 with evaluation)

Credit reference to aspects of the following (Option 2):

1. E-cigarettes are big business and generate over a billion pounds in revenue, this contributes to a substantial amount of tax to the government (Source 1) which links to Source 3 'The e-cigarette industry is a vital part of the economy providing many jobs and generating millions in taxes to pay for tobacco related health issues.'
2. Source 3 says 'It should be an individual choice as to whether someone uses an e-cigarette and not for the government to decide' which links to Source 1 'Some pressure groups have said banning e-cigarettes is against a person's human rights and the government should not intervene.'

Reasons for rejecting the other option (Option 2 chosen):

1. I could have picked Option 1 because the GP in Source 3 states that 'I have had discussions with GP colleagues and almost all would support a full ban on e-cigarettes.' However, this is wrong as in Source 2 it shows that just over half of GPs support a full ban. This is not almost all as almost all suggests a strong majority. (3 marks — evidence drawn from two sources, with evaluative comment)