1. Support/Oppose tasks
The USA

2. D1. Using Sources 1, 2 and 3 to give reasons to support and oppose the views
of Margaret Prescott:
Primary elections are a good way of choosing presidential candidates.
Margaret Prescott
 You should give information that supports Margaret Prescott’s statement
 You should give information that opposes Margaret Prescott’s statement

4. D2. Using Sources 1, 2 and 3 to give reasons to support and oppose the views
of Joseph Truman:
Compared to White Americans, all ethnic minorities in the USA suffer poorer
health and have less access to healthcare.
Joseph Truman
 You should give information that supports Joseph Truman’s statement
 You should give information that opposes Joseph Truman’s statement
Your answer must be based on all three sources.

6. D3. Using Sources 1, 2 and 3 to give reasons to support and oppose the views
of Lesley McDonald:
Continuing immigration benefits the USA and is supported by most
Americans.
Lesley McDonald
 You should give information that supports Lesley McDonald’s statement
 You should give information that opposes Lesley McDonald’s statement
Your answer must be based on all three sources.

8. D4. Using Sources 1, 2 and 3 to give reasons to support and oppose the views
of Jean Connolly:
Barack Obama had the overwhelming support of his party and the American
people when he became the President of the USA.
Jean Connolly
 You should give information that supports Jean Connolly’s statement
 You should give information that opposes Jean Connolly’s statement
Your answer must be based on all three sources.

9. Government in Scotland

10. D5. Using Sources 1, 2 and 3 to give reasons to support and oppose the views
of Nazia Issa:
The Scottish Parliament is effective both in representing the people of
Scotland and in carrying out its devolved powers.
Nazia Issa
 You should give information that supports Nazia Issa’s statement
 You should give information that opposes Nazia Issa’s statement
Your answer must be based on all three sources.

12. D6. Using Sources 1, 2 and 3 to give reasons to support and oppose the views
of Neil Tennant:
Pressure groups can only achieve their aims if they use direct action and
illegal methods.
Neil Tennant
 You should give information that supports Neil Tennant’s statement
 You should give information that opposes Neil Tennant’s statement
Your answer must be based on all three sources.

14. D7. Using Sources 1, 2 and 3 to give reasons to support and oppose the views
of Brian Moore:
The election result of 2011 produced a result which was representative of
the Scottish population.
Brian Moore
 You should give information that supports Brian Moore’s statement
 You should give information that opposes Brian Moore’s statement
Your answer must be based on all three sources.

16. D8. Using Sources 1, 2 and 3 to give reasons to support and oppose the views
of Iain Branney:
The campaign to end the tolls on the Forth and Tay Bridges was successful
and had the support of the people of Scotland
Iain Branney
 You should give information that supports Iain Branney’s statement
 You should give information that opposes Iain Branney’s statement
Your answer must be based on all three sources.

18. D9. Using Sources 1, 2 and 3 to give reasons to support and oppose the views
of Rosalind McMaster:
The Scottish local council elections in 2007 showed a big change when
compared with the elections in 2003.
Rosalind McMaster
 You should give information that supports Rosalind McMaster’s statement
 You should give information that opposes Rosalind McMaster’s statement
Your answer must be based on all three sources.

19. Source 1

20. D10. Using Sources 1, 2 and 3 to give reasons to support and oppose the views
of Erin Miller:
Trade unions are effective pressure groups in Scotland.
Erin Miller
 You should give information that supports Erin Miller’s statement
 You should give information that opposes Erin Miller’s statement
Your answer must be based on all three sources.

22. D11. Using Sources 1, 2 and 3 to give reasons to support and oppose the views
of Michael Kenny:
Newspapers play a big part in deciding the result of UK elections.
Michael Kenny
 You should give information that supports Michael Kenny’s statement
 You should give information that opposes Michael Kenny’s statement
Your answer must be based on all three sources.

24. D12. Using Sources 1, 2 and 3 to give reasons to support and oppose the views
of John Magro:
Pressure groups are good for decision making in a democracy.
John Magro
 You should give information that supports John Magro’s statement
 You should give information that opposes John Magro’s statement
Your answer must be based on all three sources.

26. D13. Using Sources 1, 2 and 3 to give reasons to support and oppose the views
of Umran Riaz:
The election of the SNP Government in 2007 has led to major changes in
politics in Scotland.
Umran Riaz
 You should give information that supports Umran Riaz’s statement
 You should give information that opposes Umran Riaz’s statement
Your answer must be based on all three sources.