CSEC Social Studies Paper 2 May/June 2018 - Free CXC Past Paper with Answers

2. (a) State ONE characteristic of a constitutional monarchy and ONE characteristic of a republic. (2 marks)

(b) The table below shows the results of a country’s recent general election. Study it carefully and then answer (b) (i) to (iv).

Adapted

NDP — National Democratic Party ULP — United Labour Party DRP — Democratic Republican Party

(c) (i) Suggest to the executive of a political party in your country THREE actions it can take to increase the voter turnout among young people. (6 marks) (ii) Explain why EACH action you suggested in (c) (i) is likely to be successful. (6 marks)

PART I - Development and use of Resources

Write an essay on the topic above. Begin by stating TWO requirements for becoming a member of CARICOM. Then state TWO responsibilities of CARICOM members to the regional organization. Next, describe TWO factors that affect the economies of CARICOM countries.

Finally, suggest, giving full details, THREE strategies that CARICOM Heads of Government Conference may use to help member countries overcome problems that they may be experiencing in the manufacturing industry.

Explain why EACH strategy suggested is likely to be successful.

COMMUNICATION

Write an essay on the caption above. Begin your essay by stating TWO different means of verbal communication and TWO different means of nonverbal communication. Then explain TWO ways in which the use of cellphones has improved the process of communication.

Suggest THREE strategies that the administration of your school may adopt to use computers more effectively in communication within the school.

Explain why EACH strategy suggested is likely to be successful.

CONSUMER AFFAIRS

You decide to use the topic above to prepare an address for delivery to a consumer group. Begin by identifying the type of advertisement for the caption above and then describe by identifying the type of advertisement for a delivery to a consumer group. Begin by identifying the type of advertisement for the caption. State THREE factors other than advertising that influence consumer demand. Next, explain TWO ways in which the rights of uninformed consumers may be violated during a sale.

Finally, suggest THREE strategies that consumers who attend/shop at the 'sale' described above may use to protect themselves from exploitation.

Explain how EACH strategy suggested is likely to be successful.

TOURISM

Write an article for the community newspaper on the topic given above. Begin the article by defining the term 'host country'. State TWO facilities that a host country usually provides for tourists. Next, explain TWO ways in which governments earn revenue from tourism.

Finally, suggest THREE strategies that a government may use to develop the infrastructure for the tourism sector.

Explain why EACH strategy suggested is likely to be successful.