CSEC Social Studies Paper 2 May/June 2006 - Free CXC Past Paper with Answers

Answer TWO questions from this section. ALL answers MUST be in complete sentences. Where questions require an explanation, suggestion, proposal or giving a reason, you should develop your responses fully.

State ONE condition other than child abuse within the family that may lead to divorce.

State ONE condition within the family that may lead to child abuse.

Give THREE reasons why it is necessary to pass laws to protect family members.

Suggest ONE way by which parents and children may work towards reducing indiscipline in the home. Write a statement explaining why the way you have suggested is likely to be successful.

Define the following terms:

State what is meant by 'cultural diversity'.

Give THREE reasons why a variety of religious and cultural activities continue to be practised in the Caribbean.

Suggest ONE way religious organisations may promote their religious festivals and activities in your country. State why the way you have suggested is likely to be successful.

Which of these three systems of government, Crown Colony, Constitutional Monarchy or Republicanism, is represented by the diagram below?

Governor General

Senate House of Representatives/ House of Assembly

Name ONE CARICOM country that uses the system of government represented by the diagram.

Name ONE CARICOM country that uses another system of government.

Sketch and label a diagram that represents the system of government that the country you have named in (iii) above uses.

A constitution often defines three arms of government — the executive, the legislative and the judicial. For EACH of the three arms of the government, write ONE sentence that explains how it works.

Suggest ONE way in which a citizen of a CARICOM country may participate in the governance of his/her country. Write a statement to support the way you have suggested.

Answer EITHER question 4 OR question 5. Where the question requires an explanation, suggestion, proposal or giving a reason, you should develop your responses fully.

The following graph shows unemployment figures of Country X for the years 2001 - 2003.

Bar graph showing unemployment among males and females, 2001 – 2003

Use the graph above to answer questions (a) (i) and (ii).

Write a statement to describe ONE difference between male and female unemployment figures for the period 2001 - 2003.

Give TWO reasons why the trend/pattern of unemployment between men and women is different.

Define unemployment.

Define underemployment.

State TWO factors that contribute to unemployment in most Caribbean countries.

Suggest ONE way in which a Youth Organization may encourage its members to become self-employed. Write ONE statement to show why you think your suggestion may be successful.

Define EACH of the following terms:

Curative health care

State TWO services a government provides under primary health care.

State TWO services a government provides under curative health care.

Give THREE reasons why the government of a Caribbean country may emphasize nutrition education in its health plan.

Suggest ONE way business places in your country may assist in maintaining a healthy work force. Write a statement to justify the way you have suggested.

Answer EITHER question 6 OR question 7. Where the question requires an explanation, suggestion, proposal or giving a reason, you should develop your responses fully.

THE IMPORTANCE OF FOOD SECURITY FOR CARICOM COUNTRIES

Write an article on the above topic. In your article define 'food security', then state TWO factors that have affected the production of food in the Caribbean. Next, give THREE reasons why security in food is necessary for the Caribbean. Finally, suggest ONE initiative farmers may take to ensure food security for the region. State why you would support the initiative you have suggested for the farmers.

GLOBALISATION: COOPERATE TO SURVIVE

Prepare an address to a group of businessmen on the above topic. First, define what 'globalisation' is, then state TWO negative effects of globalisation on Caribbean businessmen. Next, give THREE reasons why regional cooperation is necessary to compete with international producers in a global environment. Finally, suggest to the businessmen ONE action they may take to prepare their workers for globalisation. State why the businessmen should support the measure you have suggested.

Answer only ONE from questions 8 – 13. Where the question requires an explanation, suggestion, proposal or giving a reason, you should develop your response fully.

CONSUMER AFFAIRS

Write an article on 'Income, Savings and Investments'. First, define the term 'savings' AND the term 'investments'. Then, state TWO sources from which citizens obtain income. Next, give THREE explanations to show how a country benefits from the savings of its citizens. Finally, suggest ONE strategy that may encourage citizens to save. Write a statement to show why the strategy you have suggested would encourage citizens to save.

Write an essay on 'Devaluation'. In your essay say what 'devaluation' means and state TWO factors that may cause the government of a Caribbean country to agree to devaluation. Give THREE reasons why the consumers of that country may object to devaluation. Finally, suggest ONE action consumers may take to deal with the negative effects of devaluation. Write a statement to justify the action you have suggested.

COMMUNICATION

A COUNTRY'S CULTURAL TRADITIONS BIND ITS GENERATIONS

Write an essay based on the above statement. In your essay say what is meant by 'cultural traditions'. State ONE factor responsible for the variety of traditional practices in the Caribbean, and identify TWO methods by which these practices are passed on from one generation to the next. Give THREE reasons why the governments of CARICOM states provide funding to support the region's cultural practices. Finally, suggest ONE measure that may promote the continued existence of your country's cultural traditions. Write a statement to justify the measure you have suggested.

BREAKDOWN IN THE COMMUNICATION PROCESS

Write an essay on the above topic. First, define 'communication' and then state TWO factors which may cause a breakdown in communication in class. Next, give THREE reasons why a breakdown in communication may affect group activities. Finally, suggest to youth groups ONE measure that their members may take to maintain effective communication. Write a statement to support the measure you have suggested.

TOURISM

Write a report on the development of tourism in the Caribbean. In your report state THREE factors that influence the development of the industry in a host country. Give THREE explanations to show how a prosperous economy in a supply country may create a demand in a tourist destination. Finally, suggest ONE action tourism officials in the Caribbean may take to promote the development of regional tourism. State why you believe that the action you suggested would be successful.

TOURISM AND THE MARINE ENVIRONMENT

Prepare an address to a group of hoteliers on the above topic. In your address, identify TWO marine-related recreational activities provided for tourists and state how EACH of these activities may have a negative effect on the environment. Next, give THREE reasons why an environmental impact study is necessary before hotels are constructed. Finally, suggest ONE measure that hoteliers may take to protect the marine environment. Explain why the hoteliers should support the measure you have suggested.

CSEC Social Studies Paper 2 May/June 2006 Questions

Question 1 (19 marks)

Question 2 (17 marks)

Question 3 (21 marks)

Governor General

Question 4 (17 marks)

Bar graph showing unemployment among males and females, 2001 – 2003

Question 5 (19 marks)

Question 6 (17 marks)

THE IMPORTANCE OF FOOD SECURITY FOR CARICOM COUNTRIES

Question 7 (17 marks)

GLOBALISATION: COOPERATE TO SURVIVE

Question 8 (17 marks)

CONSUMER AFFAIRS

Question 9 (17 marks)

Question 10 (17 marks)

COMMUNICATION

A COUNTRY'S CULTURAL TRADITIONS BIND ITS GENERATIONS

Question 11 (17 marks)

BREAKDOWN IN THE COMMUNICATION PROCESS

Question 12 (17 marks)

TOURISM

Question 13 (17 marks)

TOURISM AND THE MARINE ENVIRONMENT