Edexcel A Level Government and Politics Paper 02 October 2020 question paper

Source 1 considers the changing role of backbench MPs. It was written in 2019 when Theresa May was still the Prime Minister.

Using the source, evaluate the view that the principal role of backbench MPs is

now to hold the government to account.

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.

Source 2 contains arguments for and against retaining our current constitutional arrangements.

Using the source, evaluate the view that the UK’s constitution requires major change.

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 the Supreme Court has too much influence over the executive.

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.

Evaluate the view that since 2010 the UK has seen a return to cabinet government.

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.

To what extent are anarchist views on human nature utopian?

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

To what extent do anarchists agree on the need for common ownership in a future anarchist society?

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

To what extent is ecologism more united than divided?

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

T o what extent do ecologists agree on the type of future economy they wish to create?

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

To what extent do feminists agree over the best ways to achieve social change?

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

To what extent do feminists agree that patriarchy is based on human nature?

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

To what extent does multiculturalism’s support for minority rights promote divisions in society?

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

To what extent do multiculturalists agree over the type of society they wish to create?

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

To what extent is nationalism more united than divided?

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

To what extent do nationalists have a pessimistic view of human nature?

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