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Responses and solutions to poverty: AQA A‑Level Sociology questions

Every AQA A-Level Sociology exam question on Responses and solutions to poverty, 2020–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q11

    June 2025 · Paper 2

    10 marksResponses and solutions to poverty
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    June 2025 Paper 2, question 11: Applying material from Item G, analyse two ways in which the state has responded to the persistence of poverty. [10 marks]

  2. Q22

    June 2025 · AS Paper 2

    20 marksResponses and solutions to povertyThe nature and persistence of poverty
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    June 2025 AS Paper 2, question 22: Applying material from Item D and your knowledge, evaluate the view that the welfare state has failed to tackle the real causes of poverty. [20 marks]

  3. Q19

    June 2024 · AS Paper 2

    2 marksResponses and solutions to poverty
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    June 2024 AS Paper 2, question 19: Using one example, briefly explain how informal welfare providers may provide day-to-day support to people in need. [2 marks]

  4. Q11

    June 2023 · Paper 2

    10 marksResponses and solutions to povertyWork, worklessness and life chances
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    June 2023 Paper 2, question 11: Applying material from Item G, analyse two ways that the state has responded to worklessness in the UK. [10 marks]

  5. Q19

    June 2023 · AS Paper 2

    2 marksResponses and solutions to poverty
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    June 2023 AS Paper 2, question 19: Using one example, briefly explain an advantage of private provision of welfare services for individuals. [2 marks]

  6. Q10

    June 2022 · Paper 2

    10 marksResponses and solutions to poverty
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    June 2022 Paper 2, question 10: Outline and explain two ways in which voluntary and informal welfare providers may have affected the extent of poverty. [10 marks]

  7. Q18

    June 2022 · AS Paper 2

    2 marksResponses and solutions to poverty
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    June 2022 AS Paper 2, question 18: Define the term ‘universal benefits’. [2 marks]

  8. Q19

    June 2022 · AS Paper 2

    2 marksResponses and solutions to poverty
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    June 2022 AS Paper 2, question 19: Using one example, briefly explain a disadvantage of voluntary groups providing welfare services. [2 marks]

  9. Q21

    June 2022 · AS Paper 2

    10 marksResponses and solutions to poverty
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    June 2022 AS Paper 2, question 21: Outline and explain two reasons why people with disabilities may not receive the state benefits they are entitled to. [10 marks]

  10. Q12

    November 2021 · Paper 2

    20 marksResponses and solutions to poverty
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    November 2021 Paper 2, question 12: Applying material from Item H and your knowledge, evaluate the impact of welfare state policies on reducing poverty in the UK. [20 marks]

  11. Q10

    November 2020 · Paper 2

    10 marksDistribution of poverty, wealth and incomeResponses and solutions to poverty
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    November 2020 Paper 2, question 10: Outline and explain two ways in which government policies have affected the distribution of income in the UK. [10 marks]
All 11 questions on Responses and solutions to poverty, as a list
  1. June 2025, Paper 2, Q11 (10 marks): Applying material from Item G, analyse two ways in which the state has responded to the persistence of poverty. [10 marks]
  2. June 2025, AS Paper 2, Q22 (20 marks): Applying material from Item D and your knowledge, evaluate the view that the welfare state has failed to tackle the real causes of poverty. [20 marks]
  3. June 2024, AS Paper 2, Q19 (2 marks): Using one example, briefly explain how informal welfare providers may provide day-to-day support to people in need. [2 marks]
  4. June 2023, Paper 2, Q11 (10 marks): Applying material from Item G, analyse two ways that the state has responded to worklessness in the UK. [10 marks]
  5. June 2023, AS Paper 2, Q19 (2 marks): Using one example, briefly explain an advantage of private provision of welfare services for individuals. [2 marks]
  6. June 2022, Paper 2, Q10 (10 marks): Outline and explain two ways in which voluntary and informal welfare providers may have affected the extent of poverty. [10 marks]
  7. June 2022, AS Paper 2, Q18 (2 marks): Define the term ‘universal benefits’. [2 marks]
  8. June 2022, AS Paper 2, Q19 (2 marks): Using one example, briefly explain a disadvantage of voluntary groups providing welfare services. [2 marks]
  9. June 2022, AS Paper 2, Q21 (10 marks): Outline and explain two reasons why people with disabilities may not receive the state benefits they are entitled to. [10 marks]
  10. November 2021, Paper 2, Q12 (20 marks): Applying material from Item H and your knowledge, evaluate the impact of welfare state policies on reducing poverty in the UK. [20 marks]
  11. November 2020, Paper 2, Q10 (10 marks): Outline and explain two ways in which government policies have affected the distribution of income in the UK. [10 marks]

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