Edexcel A-Level Politics | Component 3A: Government and Politics of the USA | 2026 Predicted Paper
Edexcel A-Level Politics 9PL0/3A
Paper 3A: Government and Politics of the USA
2026 Predicted Paper
Time: 2 hoursTotal marks: 84
SECTION A
Answer ONE question from EITHER Question 1(a) OR Question 1(b).
EITHER
Question 01 (a) Examine the differences between the ways in which the US President and the UK Prime Minister are held accountable by their respective legislatures.
(12 Marks)
OR
Question 01 (b) Examine the similarities in the operation of checks and balances in the political systems of the USA and the UK.
(12 Marks)
TOTAL FOR SECTION A = 12 MARKS
SECTION B
Answer Question 2.
Question 02 Analyse the similarities in the effectiveness of interest groups in the USA and pressure groups in the UK in protecting civil rights.
In your answer you must consider the relevance of at least one comparative theory.
(12 Marks)
TOTAL FOR SECTION B = 12 MARKS
SECTION C
Answer TWO questions from EITHER Question 3(a) OR Question 3(b) OR Question 3(c).
In your answer you should make connections between relevant areas of politics studied from Government and Politics of the USA.
EITHER
Question 03 (a) Evaluate the view that checks on presidential power prevent US presidents from becoming imperial presidents.
You must consider this view and the alternative to this view in a balanced way.
(30 Marks)
AND/OR
Question 03 (b) Evaluate the view that partisanship is the main reason why Congress is ineffective in carrying out its functions.
You must consider this view and the alternative to this view in a balanced way.
(30 Marks)
AND/OR
Question 03 (c) Evaluate the view that the Electoral College is the most significant weakness in the process used to elect the US President.
You must consider this view and the alternative to this view in a balanced way.
(30 Marks)
TOTAL FOR SECTION C = 60 MARKS
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