There is a strong link between the use of hard drugs and crime

True

False

 

There is a strong link between hard drugs and mental illness

True

False

 

The misuse of drugs has a huge social and financial cost for the country.

True

False

 

Drug abuse is a serious issue in the British society

True

False

 

Young people’s political and social attitudes

People in Britain can vote from the age of

17

18

19

21

 

In the 2001 general election, what percentage of first-time voters used their vote

15%

20%

25%

30%

 

Young people are not interested in the political process

True

False

 

Most young people show a great interest in party politics

True

False

 

Young people are interested in specific political issues such as

the environment

Credit crunch

cruelty to animals

Inflation

 

Young people believe the most important issues in Britain were

crime

drugs

war / terrorism

racism

health

 

 

In 2002, 86% of had taken part in some form of community event

True

False

 

Young people take part in

fund raising

collecting money for charity

Building communities

Advising the Government

 

Young people from Scotland and Northern Ireland, take part in community activities

True

False

 

Children study Citizenship as part of the National Curriculum

True

False