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Government and Politics · Edexcel 9PL0 · Paper 1 · June 2025

Edexcel A Level Government and Politics Paper 1 June 2025 question paper

Edexcel 9PL0 · Paper 1

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Question 1

(a)

Look at Source 1(a) in the Source Booklet.

1 (a) Using the source, evaluate the view that rights in the UK are poorly protected.

In your response you must:

• compare and contrast the different opinions in the source

• examine and debate these views in a balanced way

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

(30)

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Mark scheme for question 1(a)
(b)

Look at Source 1(b) in the Source Booklet.

(b) Using the source, evaluate the view that the most important factor in deciding the influence of pressure groups is the methods they use.

In your response you must:

• compare and contrast the different opinions in the source

• examine and debate these views in a balanced way

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

(30)

Answer
Mark scheme for question 1(b)

Question 2

(a)

Evaluate the view that the Labour Party is more internally divided than the Conservative Party.

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

(30)

Answer
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(b)

Evaluate the view, with reference to at least three general elections, that social class and region have very little impact on voting behaviour.

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

(30)

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Question 3

(a)

To what extent is socialism united in its view of human nature?

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

(24)

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(b)

To what extent is liberalism united in its ideas about democracy?

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

(24)

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Mark scheme for question 3(b)

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