Edexcel A-Level Government & Politics Papers
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Pearson Edexcel A-Level Politics Past Papers November 2021 (9PL0)
- 2021 | A-Level Paper 1: UK Politics and Core Political Ideas (9PL0/01)
- 2021 | A-Level Paper 2: UK Government nd Non-core Political Ideas (9PL0/02)
- 2021 | A-Level Paper 3A: Comparative Politics - USA (9PL0/3A)
- 2021 | A-Level Paper 3B: Comparative Politics - Global Politics (9PL0/3B)
Pearson Edexcel A-Level Politics Past Papers November 2020 (9PL0)
- 2020 | A-Level Paper 1: UK Politics and Core Political Ideas (9PL0/01)
- 2020 | A-Level Paper 2: UK Government nd Non-core Political Ideas (9PL0/02)
- 2020 | A-Level Paper 3A: Comparative Politics - USA (9PL0/3A)
- 2020 | A-Level Paper 3B: Comparative Politics - Global Politics (9PL0/3B)
Pearson Edexcel AS-Level Politics Past Papers November 2020 (8PL0)
- 2020 | AS Paper 1: UK Politics (8PL0/01)
- 2020 | AS Paper 2: UK Government (8PL0/02)
Pearson Edexcel A-Level Politics Past Papers June 2019 (9PL0)
- 2019 | A-Level Paper 1: UK Politics and Core Political Ideas (9PL0/01)
- 2019 | A-Level Paper 2: UK Government nd Non-core Political Ideas (9PL0/02)
- 2019 | A-Level Paper 3A: Comparative Politics - USA (9PL0/3A)
- 2019 | A-Level Paper 3B: Comparative Politics - Global Politics (9PL0/3B)
Pearson Edexcel AS-Level Politics Past Papers June 2019 (8PL0)
- 2019 | AS Paper 1: UK Politics (8PL0/01)
- 2019 | AS Paper 2: UK Government (8PL0/02)
Pearson Edexcel AS-Level Politics Past Papers June 2018 (8PL0)
- 2018 | AS Paper 1: UK Politics (8PL0/01)
- 2018 | AS Paper 2: UK Government (8PL0/02)
Edexcel A-Level Government & Politics Past Papers June 2018
- 2018 | Unit 1 (6GP01/01): People & Politics
- 2018 | Unit 2 (6GP02/01): Governing the UK
- 2018 | Unit 3A (6GP03/3A): UK Political Issues
- 2018 | Unit 3B (6GP03/3B): Introducing Political Ideologies
- 2018 | Unit 3C (6GP03/3C): Representative Processes in the USA
- 2018 | Unit 3D (6GP03/3D): Structures of Global Politics
- 2018 | Unit 4A (6GP04/4A): EU Political Issues
- 2018 | Unit 4B (6GP04/4B): Other Ideological Traditions
- 2018 | Unit 4C (6GP04/4C): Governing the USA
- 2018 | Unit 4D (6GP04/4D): Global Political Issues
Edexcel A-Level Government & Politics Past Papers June 2017
- 2017 | Unit 1 (6GP01/01): People & Politics
- 2017 | Unit 2 (6GP02/01): Governing the UK
- 2017 | Unit 3A (6GP03/3A): UK Political Issues
- 2017 | Unit 3B (6GP03/3B): Introducing Political Ideologies
- 2017 | Unit 3C (6GP03/3C): Representative Processes in the USA
- 2017 | Unit 3D (6GP03/3D): Structures of Global Politics
- 2017 | Unit 4A (6GP04/4A): EU Political Issues
- 2017 | Unit 4B (6GP04/4B): Other Ideological Traditions
- 2017 | Unit 4C (6GP04/4C): Governing the USA
- 2017 | Unit 4D (6GP04/4D): Global Political Issues
Edexcel A-Level Government & Politics Past Papers June 2016
- 2016 | Unit 1 (6GP01/01): People & Politics
- 2016 | Unit 2 (6GP02/01): Governing the UK
- 2016 | Unit 3A (6GP03/3A): UK Political Issues
- 2016 | Unit 3B (6GP03/3B): Introducing Political Ideologies
- 2016 | Unit 3C (6GP03/3C): Representative Processes in the USA
- 2016 | Unit 3D (6GP03/3D): Structures of Global Politics
- 2016 | Unit 4A (6GP04/4A): EU Political Issues
- 2016 | Unit 4B (6GP04/4B): Other Ideological Traditions
- 2016 | Unit 4C (6GP04/4C): Governing the USA
- 2016 | Unit 4D (6GP04/4D): Global Political Issues
Edexcel A-Level Government & Politics June 2015
- 2015 | Unit 1: People & Politics
- 2015 | Unit 2: Governing the UK
- 2015 | Unit 3A: UK Political Issues
- 2015 | Unit 3B: Introducing Political Ideologies
- 2015 | Unit 3C: Representative Processes in the USA
- 2015 | Unit 3D: Structures of Global Politics
- 2015 | Unit 4A: EU Political Issues
- 2015 | Unit 4B: Other Ideological Traditions
- 2015 | Unit 4C: Governing the USA
- 2015 | Unit 4D: Global Political Issues
Edexcel A-Level Government & Politics June 2014
- 2014 | Unit 1: People & Politics
- 2014 | Unit 2: Governing the UK
- 2014 | Unit 3A: UK Political Issues
- 2014 | Unit 3B: Introducing Political Ideologies
- 2014 | Unit 3C: Representative Processes in the USA
- 2014 | Unit 3D: Structures of Global Politics
- 2014 | Unit 4A: EU Political Issues
- 2014 | Unit 4B: Other Ideological Traditions
- 2014 | Unit 4C: Governing the USA
- 2014 | Unit 4D: Global Political Issues
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→ What is the Edexcel A-Level Government & Politics course?
Edexcel A-Level Government & Politics is a two-year course that provides students with an understanding of the structures and processes of government and politics in the UK and globally. The course covers topics such as political ideologies, voting behaviour, political parties, pressure groups, and international relations.
→ How many papers are there in the Edexcel A-Level Government & Politics course?
There are three papers in the Edexcel A-Level Government & Politics course. Paper 1 covers UK politics and core political ideas, Paper 2 covers UK government and non-core political ideas, and Paper 3 covers comparative politics and global politics.
→ What is the format of the Edexcel A-Level Government & Politics papers?
Each paper is two hours long and consists of a mix of short answer questions, essay questions, and source-based questions.
→ How is the Edexcel A-Level Government & Politics course assessed?
The course is assessed through three papers, each worth 33.3% of the final grade. The exams are held in May/June of the second year of the course.
→ What are the core political ideas covered in Paper 1 of the Edexcel A-Level Government & Politics course?
The core political ideas covered in Paper 1 include conservatism, liberalism, socialism, and anarchism.
→ What is covered in Paper 2 of the Edexcel A-Level Government & Politics course?
Paper 2 covers UK government, including the constitution, parliament, prime minister, and civil liberties. It also covers non-core political ideas such as feminism, ecologism, and nationalism.
→ What is covered in Paper 3 of the Edexcel A-Level Government & Politics course?
Paper 3 covers comparative politics, including the politics of the USA and the EU. It also covers global politics, including topics such as international relations, global governance, and human rights.
→ How can I prepare for the Edexcel A-Level Government & Politics papers?
To prepare for the papers, it is important to thoroughly understand the course content and practice answering exam-style questions. You can find past papers and mark schemes on the Edexcel website, and there are also study guides and revision resources available online.
→ What are the benefits of studying Edexcel A-Level Government & Politics?
Studying Edexcel A-Level Government & Politics provides a deep understanding of political systems and processes, as well as critical thinking and analytical skills. It is a highly regarded qualification that can lead to a range of careers, including politics, journalism, law, and international relations.