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Edexcel A Level Government and Politics (9PL0) past papers and mark schemes

Edexcel A Level Government and Politics past papers

June 2025 Latest

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June 2024

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June 2023

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2022June

June 2022

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2021November

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2020October

October 2020

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2019June

June 2019

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Old course 500/2310/X January 2010 to June 2016. The exam before 9PL0: still good practice, but the papers are numbered differently.

June 2016

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June 2015

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June 2014

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June 2013

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January 2013

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June 2012

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January 2012

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June 2011

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January 2011

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June 2010

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January 2010

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Edexcel A Level Government and Politics

Code9PL0

At a glance

The course
Edexcel A Level Government and Politics 9PL0, Ofqual QAN 603/1223/3, was first examined in 2017.
What we hold
We hold 134 papers from 18 sittings, January 2010 to June 2025.
Full title
Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Advanced GCE in Politics Β· QAN 603/1223/3 Β· 2017 onwards

Not Edexcel? Same subject, other boards.

Each board sets completely different papers. Check yours before you revise the wrong thing for months.

The board and course code are printed on the front of every mock paper.

HELP. Which board am I??

Find a mock or past paper from school. The board's name is at the top of the front cover, and the course code is printed next to it, like 9PL0. No paper to hand? Ask your teacher which board and course code you are entered for.

Also on this page 9PL0 500/2310/X 100/0361/7

Award A Level AS

Edexcel 500/2310/X Earlier

Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Advanced GCE in Government and Politics Β· 2008-2019

Its 104 papers from 11 series are in the years above.

Other courses, no papers held

EDEXCEL Advanced GCE in Government and Politics

Memes

Certified Government and Politics memes. Peer-reviewed by nobody.

Laugh now. Cry in the exam hall later. Then come back and do a past paper.

Evaluate both sides
Say β€˜it depends’ for 4 pages
Me on the big essay question
Knowing there's a Prime Minister
Knowing what the Lords actually do
Explaining first past the post
Explaining the constitution without a constitution
Politics enlightenment, ranked

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