The role of government: past paper questions
Real questions on the role of government
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- 0455/22 · May/June 2022 · Q1h[6]
whether or not a cut in income tax rates will increase living standards.
See it on the paper → - 0455/12 · May/June 2020 · Q19[1]
Why are governments responsible for the defence of the country?
See it on the paper → - 0455/23 · May/June 2020 · Q2a[2]
State two functions of local government.
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Discuss whether or not increased investment is beneficial to an economy.
See it on the paper → - 0455/11 · October/November 2019 · Q9[1]
An African government has abandoned its own dollar and now uses the US dollar as its currency. Why would such a policy have been necessary?
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What examiners said
This was well answered. Many candidates showed a good awareness of the likely impact on living standards of higher consumer expenditure and higher government spending. An example of a good answer is: A cut in income tax rates would increase living standards. Lower income tax rate means more disposable income, which increases consumer spending. Consumers can buy more of their wants, increasing sat...
— Examiner report, May/June 2022, 0455/22 Q1(h) (Cambridge)
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