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Government and Politics · Edexcel 9PL0 · Paper 2 · June 2025

Edexcel A Level Government and Politics Paper 2 June 2025 question paper

Edexcel 9PL0 · Paper 2

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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 the UK’s constitution is not working effectively.

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.

(30)

Answer
Mark scheme for question 1(a)
(b)

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

(b) Using the source, evaluate the view that it is now time for an English Parliament.

In your response you must:

• compare and contrast different opinions in the source

• examine and debate these views in a balanced way

• analyse and evaluat e only the information presented in the source.

(30)

Answer
Mark scheme for question 1(b)

Question 2

(a)

Evaluate the view that backbenchers in the House of Commons are increasingly effective at carrying out their roles.

In your answer you should draw on relevant knowledge and understanding of the study of Component 1: UK Politics and Core Political Ideas. You must consider this view and the alternative to this view in a balanced way.

(30)

Answer
Mark scheme for question 2(a)
(b)

Evaluate the view that Prime Ministers now have too much power.

In your answer you should draw on relevant knowledge and understanding of the study of Component 1: UK Politics and Core Political Ideas. You must consider this view and the alternative to this view in a balanced way.

(30)

Answer
Mark scheme for question 2(b)

Question 3

(a)

To what extent do collectivist anarchism and individualist anarchism disagree on their approach to the state?

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

(24)

Answer
Mark scheme for question 3(a)
(b)

To what extent is anarchism divided in its views of society?

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

(24)

Answer
Mark scheme for question 3(b)

Question 4

(a)

To what extent is there more agreement than disagreement within ecologism on post-materialism and anti-consumerism?

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

(24)

Answer
Mark scheme for question 4(a)
(b)

To what extent is ecologism divided in its approach to anthropocentrism?

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

(24)

Answer
Mark scheme for question 4(b)

Question 5

(a)

To what extent is feminism united about sex and gender?

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

(24)

Answer
Mark scheme for question 5(a)
(b)

To what extent is feminism united in its approach to the public and private sphere?

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

(24)

Answer
Mark scheme for question 5(b)

Question 6

(a)

To what extent is multiculturalism divided in its views on culture and identity?

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

(24)

Answer
Mark scheme for question 6(a)
(b)

To what extent is there more disagreement than agreement within multiculturalism about minority rights?

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

(24)

Answer
Mark scheme for question 6(b)

Question 7

(a)

To what extent is nationalism divided in its views on the nation-state?

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

(24)

Answer
Mark scheme for question 7(a)
(b)

To what extent is there more disagreement than agreement within nationalism?

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

(24)

Answer
Mark scheme for question 7(b)

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