1. Unit 2 Section B- Decision Making

2. Foundation and Higher c(iv) Suggest and explain one advantage and one disadvantage of renting a home compared to owning it. [4] Advantage Explanation Disadvantage Explanation

3. Expected Answer MarksRationale Foundation and Higher Advantage. Landlord pays for repairs (1) so no large unexpected bills/costs/ no major outlay (1) rented is cheaper (1) so more available money/disposable income(1) no bank loans/mortgage (1) easier to move (1) no need to sell (1) Disadvantage. The house is never yours (1) so no inheritance/money for retirement (1) Landlord decides rent levels (1) so could rise above manageable levels (1) 2 (1+1) Don't own home (1) so could be evicted (1) cannot make changes (1) cannot keep pets (1) cannot sublet (1) 4Credit 1 mark each for an advantage and disadvantage and one each for their explanation.

4. (ii) Suggest and explain two ways in which homelessness is likely to cause problems for the local government of Savannah. [4] Way 1: Explanation: Way 2: Explanation:

5. Expected Answer MarksRationale Foundation and Higher Simple: More people on the streets (1) Perception of greater lawbreaking(1) Need to provide shelter (1) deters visitors/tourists (1) Elaboration: Increases costs of policing (1) diverts funds from other budgets (1) creates greater tax burden (1) makes the place unattractive (1) reduces income (1) 2 (1 + 1) 4Credit one mark each for each effect and one each for an explanation. The effects must relate to the 'authority' and not to 'individuals'. Must be an explanation as to why it is a problem for the local government not a reason for the problem. Many of the implications are generic and, as such could be applied to different simple effects of homelessness. Use professional judgment to 'mix and match' simple statements with valid elaborations (so whats).