Political inquiry · AS 91760
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30 students sat this in 2024 · 100% passed
This standard asks you to explore a political or social issue that matters to Aotearoa New Zealand and affects the wider community. You need to identify the key features and causes of the issue, explain its connections to society and people, and discuss strategies or solutions that might work or move things forward.
- ·Identify and describe the main features of a political or social issue (such as te reo Māori, housing, healthcare, land rights, media, or government policy)
- ·Explain how the issue connects to the wider community and society — who it affects and why it matters
- ·Trace the historical, political, and cultural background of the issue to show where it came from
- ·Explain the strategies or solutions that exist to address the issue and whether they are working or moving things forward
- ·Show the different perspectives and impacts on individuals, groups, and communities affected by the issue
You identify the main causes and features of a political issue, connect it to society, and describe some strategies or solutions being used.
You analyse the main features in detail, examine different connections to the wider community with specific examples, and evaluate whether the strategies are working well.