Edexcel A-Level Politics | Component 3B: Global Politics | 2027 Predicted Paper
Pearson Edexcel A-Level Politics 9PL0/3B

Paper 3: Comparative Politics, Global Politics
Predicted Paper for 2027
Time: 2 hours
Total marks: 84
SECTION A
Answer ONE question from EITHER Question 1(a) OR Question 1(b).
EITHER
Question 01 (a)
Examine the differences between supranational and intergovernmental approaches to European integration.
(12 Marks)
OR
Question 01 (b)
Examine the similarities between the role and significance of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and the role and significance of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC).
(12 Marks)
TOTAL FOR SECTION A = 12 MARKS
SECTION B
Answer Question 2.
Question 02
Analyse the differences between realist and liberal views of the significance of international organisations in global politics.
In your answer you must discuss any relevant core political ideas.
(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 answers you should make connections between relevant areas of politics studied from Global Politics.
EITHER
Question 03 (a)
Evaluate the view that global economic governance has been effective in addressing global poverty.
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 changing relationships and actions of states have been effective in addressing contemporary global issues.
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 international environmental agreements have been effective in addressing global environmental issues.
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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