Edexcel A-Level Politics | Component 3A: Government and Politics of the USA | 2027 Predicted Paper
PAPER 3: Comparative Politics, USA
Paper reference: 9PL0/3A
Time: 2 hours
Total Marks: 84
Instructions
Answer four questions in total.
In Section A, answer either Question 1(a) or Question 1(b).
In Section B, answer Question 2.
In Section C, answer two questions from Question 3(a), 3(b) and 3(c).
The marks for each question are shown in brackets.
Read each question carefully before starting your answer.
SECTION A
Answer ONE question from EITHER Question 1(a) OR Question 1(b).
EITHER
Question 01 (a)
Examine the differences in the powers held by the US Senate and the UK House of Lords.
(12 Marks)
OR
Question 01 (b)
Examine the differences in the degree of internal unity within the main political parties in the USA and the UK.
(12 Marks)
TOTAL FOR SECTION A = 12 MARKS
SECTION B
Answer Question 2.
Question 02
Analyse the differences in the independence of the Supreme Courts in the USA and the UK.
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 the process for amending the US Constitution is too difficult.
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 informal powers are more important than formal powers in determining the effectiveness of US presidents.
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 divisions within the Democratic and Republican parties are more significant than the differences between the two parties.
You must consider this view and the alternative to this view in a balanced way.
(30 Marks)
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