Edexcel A Level Government and Politics Paper 1 June 2022 question paper

Allister Heath discusses the view that parties have now abandoned their traditional Left-wing or Right-wing policies in response to changing voter demands; as voters behave more like consumers, parties become more like shops, adopting a ‘pick and mix’ approach to policy choices and this leads to political party divisions.

(Source: adapted from Allister Heath 25th January 2017 at https://www.telegraph.co.uk/ news/2017/01/25/voters-used-netflix-have-no-time-left-right-entering-age-pick/)

Using the source, evaluate the view that ‘pick-and-mix’ politics is replacing ‘Left-Right’ politics and political parties are becoming more internally divided than ever.

In your response you must:

• compare and contrast different opinions in the source

• examine and debate these views in a balanced way

• analyse and evaluate only the information presented in the source.

The source depicts the weaknesses and strengths of first-past-the-post (FPTP) and considers that systems of proportional representation in use in the devolved bodies are a much better alternative.

Using the source, evaluate the view – with specific reference to at least one

devolved region using an alternative electoral system – that the case for PR to replace the Westminster FPTP voting system has now been established.

In your response you must:

• compare and contrast different opinions in the source

• examine and debate these views in a balanced way

• analyse and evaluate only the information presented in the source.

Evaluate the view that it is the media not pressure groups that has the greater influence on governments.

You must consider this view and the alternative to this view in a balanced way.

Evaluate the view that neither individual rights nor collective rights in the UK are adequately protected and guaranteed.

You must consider this view and the alternative to this view in a balanced way.

To what extent are conservatives united in their attitude towards the state?

You must use appropriate thinkers you have studied to support your answer and consider both sides in a balanced way.

To what extent is socialism more disunited than united?

You must use appropriate thinkers you have studied to support your answer and consider differing views in a balanced way.