CSEC Social Studies Paper 2 May/June 2015 - Free CXC Past Paper with Answers

'All groups have rules. They may be written or unwritten.'

'The marine environment is important to Caribbean people.'

Write an essay on the above caption. Begin by explaining the difference between a multilateral agreement and a bilateral agreement and give TWO examples of multilateral agreements involving Caribbean countries. Explain TWO problems Caribbean countries may face in trading with each other. Suggest, giving full details, THREE strategies apart from the use of fliers and seminars that Caribbean leaders may use to educate citizens about the benefits of regional integration. Explain fully why EACH strategy is likely to be successful.

Write an essay on the above topic. In your essay state what were TWO features of CARIFTA. Then state TWO factors which encouraged Caribbean countries to integrate their economies and TWO which have hindered the progress of integration. Explain ONE problem that may arise among CARICOM countries when the CSME is fully implemented. Suggest, giving full details, THREE ways in which CARICOM governments may cooperate to reduce unemployment in the region. Explain fully why EACH strategy is likely to be successful.

Prepare an address on the above caption to deliver to your school assembly. Begin your address by stating the meaning of the term 'freedom of the press'. Then state the TWO types of offences committed by the press for which damages can be sought. Apart from being sued, give TWO ways in which Caribbean media professionals may experience challenges to press freedom. Suggest, giving full details, THREE strategies a regional media association may use to avoid the threat of legal action to journalists. Explain fully why EACH strategy is likely to be successful.

Write an essay on the above topic. Begin by explaining the difference between goods and services. Next state TWO factors that influence consumers' taste for particular goods or services. Explain TWO ways in which credit unions may encourage members to use their financial service. Suggest, giving full details, THREE strategies a consumer may use to obtain the maximum benefit from a very limited income. Explain fully why EACH strategy is likely to be successful.

Write an essay on the above caption. Begin by identifying TWO different cultural tourism products. Next, describe TWO ways in which tourism may influence the culture of Caribbean people. Explain TWO ways in which citizens can help to promote cultural tourism. Suggest, giving full details, THREE strategies a government may use to protect a country's cultural heritage. Explain fully why EACH strategy is likely to be successful.