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The economy, finance and the media

4 dot points across 4 inquiry questions. Click any dot point for a focused answer with worked past exam questions where available.

How do people earn, manage and protect their money?

Sources of income, the difference between gross and net pay, income tax and National Insurance, budgeting and managing personal finances, saving, borrowing and debt, and the rights and responsibilities of consumers.
A focused answer for OCR GCSE Citizenship Studies on money and personal finance: sources of income, gross and net pay, income tax and National Insurance, budgeting, saving, borrowing and debt, and consumers' rights and responsibilities.
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How does politics work beyond the UK and how is the UK connected to it?

How the UK is connected to politics beyond its borders, the role of international and intergovernmental organisations, how decisions made elsewhere affect UK citizens, the UK's departure from the European Union, and how citizens can engage with global political issues.
A focused answer for OCR GCSE Citizenship Studies on politics beyond the UK: how the UK connects to international politics, the role of intergovernmental organisations, how decisions made elsewhere affect UK citizens, the UK's departure from the EU, and how citizens engage with global issues.
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How does the economy work and how does the government manage it?

What the economy is, the role of businesses, workers and consumers, how the government manages the economy through tax, spending and borrowing, the meaning of the national debt and the deficit, and the impact of economic decisions on citizens.
A focused answer for OCR GCSE Citizenship Studies on the economy and government finance: what the economy is, the roles of businesses, workers and consumers, how the government manages the economy through tax, spending and borrowing, the national debt and the deficit, and the impact on citizens.
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Why does a free press and the media matter in a democracy?

The role of the media and a free press in a democracy, how the media holds power to account and informs citizens, the regulation of the media, bias, misinformation and fake news, and the impact of social media on democracy.
A focused answer for OCR GCSE Citizenship Studies on the media and a free press: their role in a democracy, how they hold power to account and inform citizens, media regulation, bias and fake news, and the impact of social media.
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