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Comparative theories (USA and UK): Edexcel A‑Level Politics questions

Every Edexcel A-Level Politics exam question on Comparative theories (USA and UK), 2019–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q1(a)

    June 2025 · Paper 3A

    12 marksUS Supreme Court and civil rightsComparative theories (USA and UK)
    The whole paper ↗
    June 2025 Paper 3A, question 1(a): Examine the differences in the powers held by the Supreme Courts in the USA and the UK. (12)

  2. Q1(b)

    June 2025 · Paper 3A

    12 marksUS CongressComparative theories (USA and UK)
    The whole paper ↗
    June 2025 Paper 3A, question 1(b): Examine the similarities in the legislative powers of the US Congress and the UK Parliament. (12)

  3. Q2

    June 2025 · Paper 3A

    12 marksThe US Constitution and federalismComparative theories (USA and UK)
    The whole paper ↗
    June 2025 Paper 3A, question 2: Analyse how the US and the UK constitutions differ. In your answer you must consider the relevance of at least one comparative theory. (12)

  4. Q1(a)

    June 2024 · Paper 3A

    12 marksUS Supreme Court and civil rightsComparative theories (USA and UK)
    The whole paper ↗
    June 2024 Paper 3A, question 1(a): Examine the differences in how rights are protected in the US and the UK. (12)

  5. Q1(b)

    June 2024 · Paper 3A

    12 marksUS democracy and participationComparative theories (USA and UK)
    The whole paper ↗
    June 2024 Paper 3A, question 1(b): Examine the similarities in campaign finance and party funding in the US and the UK. (12)

  6. Q2

    June 2024 · Paper 3A

    12 marksThe US Constitution and federalismComparative theories (USA and UK)
    The whole paper ↗
    June 2024 Paper 3A, question 2: Analyse how devolution in the UK differs from federalism in the USA. In your answer you must consider the relevance of at least one comparative theory. (12)

  7. Q1(a)

    June 2023 · Paper 3A

    12 marksUS CongressComparative theories (USA and UK)
    The whole paper ↗
    June 2023 Paper 3A, question 1(a): Examine the differences between the US Senate and the UK House of Lords. (12)

  8. Q1(b)

    June 2023 · Paper 3A

    12 marksUS democracy and participationComparative theories (USA and UK)
    The whole paper ↗
    June 2023 Paper 3A, question 1(b): Examine the similarities between the policies of one main US political party and one main political party in the UK. (12)

  9. Q2

    June 2023 · Paper 3A

    12 marksUS presidencyComparative theories (USA and UK)
    The whole paper ↗
    June 2023 Paper 3A, question 2: Analyse how the role and powers of the US President and the UK Prime Minister are similar. In your answer you must consider the relevance of at least one compar

  10. Q1(a)

    June 2022 · Paper 3A

    12 marksUS CongressComparative theories (USA and UK)
    The whole paper ↗
    June 2022 Paper 3A, question 1(a): Examine the differences in the checks and balances on the US Congress and the UK Parliament. (12)

  11. Q1(b)

    June 2022 · Paper 3A

    12 marksUS democracy and participationComparative theories (USA and UK)
    The whole paper ↗
    June 2022 Paper 3A, question 1(b): Examine the ways in which the methods used by US interest groups and UK pressure groups differ. (12)

  12. Q2

    June 2022 · Paper 3A

    12 marksUS presidencyComparative theories (USA and UK)
    The whole paper ↗
    June 2022 Paper 3A, question 2: Analyse how the US President could be considered to be less effective than the UK Prime Minister in achieving their legislative goals. In your answer you must c

  13. Q1(a)

    November 2021 · Paper 3A

    12 marksThe US Constitution and federalismComparative theories (USA and UK)
    The whole paper ↗
    November 2021 Paper 3A, question 1(a): Examine the different natures of the US and UK Constitutions. (12)

  14. Q1(b)

    November 2021 · Paper 3A

    12 marksUS Supreme Court and civil rightsComparative theories (USA and UK)
    The whole paper ↗
    November 2021 Paper 3A, question 1(b): Examine the features of the US and UK Supreme Courts designed to ensure independence from political influence. (12)

  15. Q2

    November 2021 · Paper 3A

    12 marksUS CongressComparative theories (USA and UK)
    The whole paper ↗
    November 2021 Paper 3A, question 2: Analyse how the US Senate has greater power than the UK House of Lords. In your answer you must consider the relevance of at least one comparative theory. (12)

  16. Q1(a)

    October 2020 · Paper 3A

    12 marksUS CongressComparative theories (USA and UK)
    The whole paper ↗
    October 2020 Paper 3A, question 1(a): Examine how the powers of the US Congress and the UK Parliament are limited in different ways. (12)

  17. Q1(b)

    October 2020 · Paper 3A

    12 marksUS presidencyComparative theories (USA and UK)
    The whole paper ↗
    October 2020 Paper 3A, question 1(b): Examine the ways in which the roles of the US President and the UK Prime Minister are different. (12)

  18. Q2

    October 2020 · Paper 3A

    12 marksUS democracy and participationComparative theories (USA and UK)
    The whole paper ↗
    October 2020 Paper 3A, question 2: Analyse how united the main political parties are in the USA and the UK. In your answer, you must consider the relevance of at least one comparative theory. (12

  19. Q1(a)

    June 2019 · Paper 3A

    12 marksUS democracy and participationComparative theories (USA and UK)
    The whole paper ↗
    June 2019 Paper 3A, question 1(a): Examine how interest groups in the USA are more effective at protecting civil rights than pressure groups in the UK. (12)

  20. Q1(b)

    June 2019 · Paper 3A

    12 marksThe US Constitution and federalismComparative theories (USA and UK)
    The whole paper ↗
    June 2019 Paper 3A, question 1(b): Examine how devolution in the UK differs from federalism in the USA. (12)
All 21 questions on Comparative theories (USA and UK), as a list
  1. June 2025, Paper 3A, Q1(a) (12 marks): Examine the differences in the powers held by the Supreme Courts in the USA and the UK. (12)
  2. June 2025, Paper 3A, Q1(b) (12 marks): Examine the similarities in the legislative powers of the US Congress and the UK Parliament. (12)
  3. June 2025, Paper 3A, Q2 (12 marks): Analyse how the US and the UK constitutions differ. In your answer you must consider the relevance of at least one comparative theory. (12)
  4. June 2024, Paper 3A, Q1(a) (12 marks): Examine the differences in how rights are protected in the US and the UK. (12)
  5. June 2024, Paper 3A, Q1(b) (12 marks): Examine the similarities in campaign finance and party funding in the US and the UK. (12)
  6. June 2024, Paper 3A, Q2 (12 marks): Analyse how devolution in the UK differs from federalism in the USA. In your answer you must consider the relevance of at least one comparative theory. (12)
  7. June 2023, Paper 3A, Q1(a) (12 marks): Examine the differences between the US Senate and the UK House of Lords. (12)
  8. June 2023, Paper 3A, Q1(b) (12 marks): Examine the similarities between the policies of one main US political party and one main political party in the UK. (12)
  9. June 2023, Paper 3A, Q2 (12 marks): Analyse how the role and powers of the US President and the UK Prime Minister are similar. In your answer you must consider the relevance of at least one compar
  10. June 2022, Paper 3A, Q1(a) (12 marks): Examine the differences in the checks and balances on the US Congress and the UK Parliament. (12)
  11. June 2022, Paper 3A, Q1(b) (12 marks): Examine the ways in which the methods used by US interest groups and UK pressure groups differ. (12)
  12. June 2022, Paper 3A, Q2 (12 marks): Analyse how the US President could be considered to be less effective than the UK Prime Minister in achieving their legislative goals. In your answer you must c
  13. November 2021, Paper 3A, Q1(a) (12 marks): Examine the different natures of the US and UK Constitutions. (12)
  14. November 2021, Paper 3A, Q1(b) (12 marks): Examine the features of the US and UK Supreme Courts designed to ensure independence from political influence. (12)
  15. November 2021, Paper 3A, Q2 (12 marks): Analyse how the US Senate has greater power than the UK House of Lords. In your answer you must consider the relevance of at least one comparative theory. (12)
  16. October 2020, Paper 3A, Q1(a) (12 marks): Examine how the powers of the US Congress and the UK Parliament are limited in different ways. (12)
  17. October 2020, Paper 3A, Q1(b) (12 marks): Examine the ways in which the roles of the US President and the UK Prime Minister are different. (12)
  18. October 2020, Paper 3A, Q2 (12 marks): Analyse how united the main political parties are in the USA and the UK. In your answer, you must consider the relevance of at least one comparative theory. (12
  19. June 2019, Paper 3A, Q1(a) (12 marks): Examine how interest groups in the USA are more effective at protecting civil rights than pressure groups in the UK. (12)
  20. June 2019, Paper 3A, Q1(b) (12 marks): Examine how devolution in the UK differs from federalism in the USA. (12)
  21. June 2019, Paper 3A, Q2 (12 marks): Analyse the different legislative powers of the UK Parliament and the US Congress. In your answer you must consider the relevance of at least one comparative th

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