Changing influences in Parliament: the impact of parliamentary reform: Edexcel A‑Level History questions
Every Edexcel A-Level History exam question on Changing influences in Parliament: the impact of parliamentary reform, 2017–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.
All 9 questions on Changing influences in Parliament: the impact of parliamentary reform, as a list
June 2025, Paper 36.1, Q8 (20 marks): How accurate is it to say that the aristocracy maintained considerable influence in Parliament in the years c1780–1918?
June 2024, Paper 36.1, Q8 (20 marks): ‘The introduction of the payment of MPs (1911) was the decisive turning point in changing the social makeup of the House of Commons in the years c1815–1928.’ Ho
June 2023, Paper 36.1, Q8 (20 marks): How accurate is it to say that the most significant change to political parties, in the years c1780–1928, was the growth of the Labour Party?
June 2022, Paper 36.1, Q8 (20 marks): ‘The Parliament Act (1911) was the key turning point in the declining influence of the aristocracy in Parliament in the years c1780–1928.’ How far do you agree
November 2021, Paper 36.1, Q8 (20 marks): ‘In the years c1780–1928, there were dramatic changes in the organisation of political parties.’ How far do you agree with this statement?
October 2020, Paper 36.1, Q8 (20 marks): ‘The social makeup of the House of Commons changed dramatically in the years c1780–1928.’ How far do you agree with this statement?
June 2019, Paper 36.1, Q8 (20 marks): How accurate is it to say that the influence of the crown on elections and in parliament declined steadily in the years c1780-1911?
June 2018, Paper 36.1, Q8 (20 marks): ‘The influence of the aristocracy on parliament declined substantially during the years c1780–1911.’ How far do you agree with this statement?
June 2017, Paper 36.1, Q8 (20 marks): ‘The most dramatic changes in the organisation of political parties, in the years c1780–1928, took place as a result of the passing of the 1867 Representation o