2024 AHS Prelim Question Paper (with Marking Scheme)

© Anglican High School Humanities Department 2024 2260/01, 2261/01, 2262/01, 2263/01/S4Prelim/24 Section A (Source-Based Case Study) Answer all Questions Living in a Diverse Society Study the Background Information and the sources carefully, and then answer all the questions. You may use any of the sources to help you answer the question, in addition to the sources which you are told to use. In answering the questions you should use the knowledge of the issue to help you interpret and evaluate the sources. 1. Study Source A. What is the message of this cartoon? Explain your answer, using details of the cartoon. [5] 2. Study Sources B and C. How different are these two sources? Explain your answer. [7] 3. Study Source D. How surprised are you by this source? Explain your answer. [7] 4. Study Sources E and F. How far does Source E show that the views in F are unjustified? Explain your answer. [6] 5. “Universal healthcare does more harm than good”. Using sources in this case study, how far would you agree with this statement? Explain your answer. [10]

2 What challenges do governments face in managing healthcare within their countries? BACKGROUND INFORMATION Read this carefully. It may help you to answer some of the questions. In a socio -economically diverse society, people come from various economic backgrounds, leading to disparities in financial resources. While some enjoy financial stability, others face challenges needing government support. Countries adopt different strategies to address these disparities, especially in healthcare. Most countries in Europe adopts a universal healthcare approach funded by the government, ensuring equal access for all citizens. The United States employs a market -based approach where healthcar e is left to private insurance companies and the individuals themselves. Conversely, Singapore uses a shared-responsibility approach involving the government, employers, and individuals. The shared -responsibility approach was praised for its efficiency and high quality care. Public opinion on these approaches varies, and governments strive to balance the trade-offs to meet their populations' needs effectively. Study the following sources to find out what challenges do governments face in managing healthcare within their countries. Source A: A cartoon published on an American current affairs website.

3 Source B: Adapted from an article titled “Cutting wait times, delivering better health care in Ontario*”. The article was published on the official Canadian government website, published in 2024. Universal public health care is a core part of what it means to be Canadian. It is the idea that no matter where you live or what you earn, you will always be able to get the ca