Pearson Edexcel GCSE Citizenship Paper 1 2025 Question Paper

Download the official Pearson Edexcel GCSE Citizenship Studies (9–1) Paper 1 question paper for the Summer 2025 examination series (1CS0/01). This authentic Edexcel exam paper contains the complete set of live GCSE Citizenship Studies questions, source materials, case studies, and evaluative tasks used during the June 2025 examinations.

The paper is divided into four sections covering Living Together in the UK, Democracy at Work in the UK, Law and Justice, and Citizenship Issues and Debates. Students answer multiple-choice questions, short structured responses, source-analysis tasks, comparison questions, and extended evaluative essays designed to assess citizenship knowledge, analysis, evaluation, and decision-making skills.

Section A explores community cohesion, freedom of association, freedom of speech, the rule of law, local taxation, respect in a diverse society, and local-government responsibilities. Source A focuses on Tower Hamlets and examines how local councils promote community cohesion through cultural festivals, language support, migrant integration programmes, educational opportunities, and anti-poverty initiatives.

Section B examines UK democracy, elections, referendums, Parliament, proportional representation, coalition governments, parliamentary roles, taxation, and constituency MPs. Source B explains how Members of Parliament represent local communities, support constituents through surgeries, act as spokespersons for local areas, and assist citizens with welfare, schooling, health, and public-service concerns.

Section C focuses on law and justice, including legal age limits, criminal law, civil law, tribunals, courts, police powers, citizens’ rights on arrest, and international comparisons of legal systems. Source C analyses Singapore’s strict legal system, including caning, anti-littering laws, public-order offences, drug-trafficking penalties, and restrictions linked to public behaviour and national security.

Section D explores citizenship debates and evaluative discussion. Source D examines whether privacy rights are secure in the UK, referencing the Human Rights Act 1998, Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights, GDPR protections, government surveillance, national security concerns, social media privacy, and balancing privacy rights with public safety.

The paper also includes extended-discussion questions about local and central government responsibilities for welfare, education, healthcare, care of the elderly, taxation, and government spending. Students are required to consider multiple viewpoints and construct balanced arguments supported with evidence and citizenship knowledge.

The exam uses authentic Edexcel formatting and includes the official Source Booklet containing stimulus material, extracts, statistics, and evaluative arguments identical to the live Summer 2025 examination experience.

Ideal for timed practice, mock examinations, classroom assessment, revision sessions, intervention work, source-analysis practice, and preparation for future GCSE Citizenship Studies exams, this downloadable PDF provides authentic Pearson Edexcel assessment material and realistic exam practice.

This document is designed for Year 10 and Year 11 students studying Pearson Edexcel GCSE Citizenship Studies (9–1), including students preparing for the 2026 examinations, independent learners, private candidates, home-educated students, and learners aiming for grades 7–9.

It is also highly useful for Citizenship Studies teachers, tutors, revision centres, intervention coordinators, and parents seeking authentic Edexcel exam material for source analysis, evaluative writing, structured responses, and GCSE Citizenship revision.