Marks
5. (i) Describe briefly the different forms of business ownership operating in
Britain today. (12)
(ii) What are the advantages and disadvantages of the tendency towards large-
scale combination ? (8)
6. Give an account of two of the following, and explain their importance in
British industrial relations:—
the Trades Union Congress; Joint Industrial Councils; the “ closed
shop ”; shop steward. (10) (10)
7. “ The proportion of the population under 15 and over 65 years of age is
growing in relation to that of the working population.”
(i) Why do more people live longer nowadays than in the past ? (5)
(ii) Give an account of the social services provided by the State for either
young people or old people. (10)
(iii) How is the change in balance of the population likely to affect the social
services ? (5)
8. Attempt either (a) or (6).
{a) (i) What limitations have been placed upon the power of the House of
Lords by the Parliament Acts ? (10)
(ii) Indicate briefly the main functions of the House of Lords today. (5)
(iii) On what grounds might its abolition be urged ? (5)
{b) (i) What do you understand by the term “ unwritten ” in regard to the
British constitution ? (3)
(ii) What is the Cabinet, how is it formed and what are its duties ? (12)
(iii) State briefly in what ways the power of the Prime Minister differs from
that of other members of the Cabinet. (5)
9- (i) Give an account of the different types of local authority in Scotland and
show how the responsibilities of each type differ. (12)
(ii) In what ways do local authorities raise money for the services they provide ? (8)
10. Write notes on two of the following:—
(i) The Bank of England.
(ii) Town planning since 1945.
(iii) Question Time in the House of Commons.
(iv) The professional officials of local councils in Scotland.
(v) The jury system. (10) (10)
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