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The constitution: Edexcel A‑Level Politics questions

Every Edexcel A-Level Politics exam question on The constitution, 2019–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q1(a)

    June 2025 · Paper 2

    30 marksThe constitution
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    June 2025 Paper 2, question 1(a): Using the source, evaluate the view that the UK’s constitution is not working effectively. In your response you must: • compare and contrast different opinions

  2. Q1(b)

    June 2025 · Paper 2

    30 marksThe constitution
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    June 2025 Paper 2, question 1(b): in the Source Booklet. (b) Using the source, evaluate the view that it is now time for an English Parliament. In your response you must: • compare and contrast

  3. Q3

    June 2025 · AS Paper 2

    10 marksThe constitution
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    June 2025 AS Paper 2, question 3: Using Sources 2 and 3, assess whether the uneven nature of devolution is a major problem. In your response you must compare and contrast similarities and differ

  4. Q1(a)

    June 2024 · Paper 2

    30 marksParliamentThe constitution
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    June 2024 Paper 2, question 1(a): Using the source, evaluate the view that there should be an elected House of Lords. In your response you must: • compare and contrast different opinions in the

  5. Q1(b)

    June 2024 · Paper 2

    30 marksThe constitution
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    June 2024 Paper 2, question 1(b): in the source booklet. (b) Using the source, evaluate the view that constitutional reform since 1997 has been a success. In your response you must: • compare an

  6. Q4(b)

    June 2024 · AS Paper 2

    30 marksThe constitution
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    June 2024 AS Paper 2, question 4(b): ‘Devolution across the UK has been a success.’ How far do you agree that devolution in the UK has been a success? In your answer you must: refer to at least two

  7. Q1(a)

    June 2023 · Paper 2

    30 marksThe constitution
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    June 2023 Paper 2, question 1(a): Using the source, evaluate the view that the UK now needs an entrenched and codified constitution. In your response you must: • compare and contrast the differe

  8. Q3

    June 2023 · AS Paper 2

    10 marksThe constitution
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    June 2023 AS Paper 2, question 3: Using the sources, assess whether or not devolution has been a success. In your response you must compare and contrast similarities and differences and consider

  9. Q4(a)

    June 2023 · AS Paper 2

    30 marksThe constitution
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    June 2023 AS Paper 2, question 4(a): ‘The UK constitution should be codified.’ How far do you agree that the UK constitution should be codified? In your answer you must: refer to both the current u

  10. Q1(b)

    June 2022 · Paper 2

    30 marksThe constitution
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    June 2022 Paper 2, question 1(b): Source 2 explores a 2019 Institute for Government discussion about the impact of devolution. Source 2 Devolution has won legitimacy in Scotland and Wales by giv

  11. Q1(a)

    June 2022 · AS Paper 2

    10 marksThe constitution
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    June 2022 AS Paper 2, question 1(a): Describe the main powers devolved to Scotland. (10)

  12. Q1(b)

    June 2022 · AS Paper 2

    10 marksThe constitution
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    June 2022 AS Paper 2, question 1(b): Describe the main features of statute law. (10)

  13. Q2(a)

    November 2021 · Paper 2

    30 marksThe constitution
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    November 2021 Paper 2, question 2(a): Evaluate the view that devolution has been good for Wales and Scotland but not for England and Northern Ireland. In your answer you should draw on relevant know

  14. Q1(b)

    October 2020 · Paper 2

    30 marksThe constitution
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    October 2020 Paper 2, question 1(b): Source 2 contains arguments for and against retaining our current constitutional arrangements. Source 2 Without entrenchment, it is too easy for a government wi

  15. Q1(b)

    October 2020 · AS Paper 2

    10 marksThe constitution
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    October 2020 AS Paper 2, question 1(b): Describe the main features of a codified constitution. (10)

  16. Q1(a)

    June 2019 · Paper 2

    30 marksThe constitution
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    June 2019 Paper 2, question 1(a): This source has been adapted from the House of Lords Select Committee on the Constitution report entitled ‘The Union and devolution’, published in 2016. This re

  17. Q1(b)

    June 2019 · AS Paper 2

    10 marksThe constitution
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    June 2019 AS Paper 2, question 1(b): Describe what is meant by the rule of law. (10)

  18. Q2

    June 2019 · AS Paper 2

    10 marksPrime Minister and executiveThe constitution
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    June 2019 AS Paper 2, question 2: Source 1 is adapted from the report on the role and powers of the Prime Minister from the House of Commons Political and Constitutional Reform Committee, publis

  19. Q3

    June 2019 · AS Paper 2

    10 marksThe constitution
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    June 2019 AS Paper 2, question 3: Source 2 and Source 3 are adapted from a summary of the arguments for and against having an uncodified constitution in the United Kingdom. A constitution provid

  20. Q4(a)

    June 2019 · AS Paper 2

    30 marksRelations between the branchesThe constitution
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    June 2019 AS Paper 2, question 4(a): ‘Sovereignty lies in Parliament alone.’ How far do you agree with this view of where sovereignty lies? In your answer you must: • refer to the European Union an
All 20 questions on The constitution, as a list
  1. June 2025, Paper 2, Q1(a) (30 marks): Using the source, evaluate the view that the UK’s constitution is not working effectively. In your response you must: • compare and contrast different opinions
  2. June 2025, Paper 2, Q1(b) (30 marks): in the Source Booklet. (b) Using the source, evaluate the view that it is now time for an English Parliament. In your response you must: • compare and contrast
  3. June 2025, AS Paper 2, Q3 (10 marks): Using Sources 2 and 3, assess whether the uneven nature of devolution is a major problem. In your response you must compare and contrast similarities and differ
  4. June 2024, Paper 2, Q1(a) (30 marks): Using the source, evaluate the view that there should be an elected House of Lords. In your response you must: • compare and contrast different opinions in the
  5. June 2024, Paper 2, Q1(b) (30 marks): in the source booklet. (b) Using the source, evaluate the view that constitutional reform since 1997 has been a success. In your response you must: • compare an
  6. June 2024, AS Paper 2, Q4(b) (30 marks): ‘Devolution across the UK has been a success.’ How far do you agree that devolution in the UK has been a success? In your answer you must: refer to at least two
  7. June 2023, Paper 2, Q1(a) (30 marks): Using the source, evaluate the view that the UK now needs an entrenched and codified constitution. In your response you must: • compare and contrast the differe
  8. June 2023, AS Paper 2, Q3 (10 marks): Using the sources, assess whether or not devolution has been a success. In your response you must compare and contrast similarities and differences and consider
  9. June 2023, AS Paper 2, Q4(a) (30 marks): ‘The UK constitution should be codified.’ How far do you agree that the UK constitution should be codified? In your answer you must: refer to both the current u
  10. June 2022, Paper 2, Q1(b) (30 marks): Source 2 explores a 2019 Institute for Government discussion about the impact of devolution. Source 2 Devolution has won legitimacy in Scotland and Wales by giv
  11. June 2022, AS Paper 2, Q1(a) (10 marks): Describe the main powers devolved to Scotland. (10)
  12. June 2022, AS Paper 2, Q1(b) (10 marks): Describe the main features of statute law. (10)
  13. November 2021, Paper 2, Q2(a) (30 marks): Evaluate the view that devolution has been good for Wales and Scotland but not for England and Northern Ireland. In your answer you should draw on relevant know
  14. October 2020, Paper 2, Q1(b) (30 marks): Source 2 contains arguments for and against retaining our current constitutional arrangements. Source 2 Without entrenchment, it is too easy for a government wi
  15. October 2020, AS Paper 2, Q1(b) (10 marks): Describe the main features of a codified constitution. (10)
  16. June 2019, Paper 2, Q1(a) (30 marks): This source has been adapted from the House of Lords Select Committee on the Constitution report entitled ‘The Union and devolution’, published in 2016. This re
  17. June 2019, AS Paper 2, Q1(b) (10 marks): Describe what is meant by the rule of law. (10)
  18. June 2019, AS Paper 2, Q2 (10 marks): Source 1 is adapted from the report on the role and powers of the Prime Minister from the House of Commons Political and Constitutional Reform Committee, publis
  19. June 2019, AS Paper 2, Q3 (10 marks): Source 2 and Source 3 are adapted from a summary of the arguments for and against having an uncodified constitution in the United Kingdom. A constitution provid
  20. June 2019, AS Paper 2, Q4(a) (30 marks): ‘Sovereignty lies in Parliament alone.’ How far do you agree with this view of where sovereignty lies? In your answer you must: • refer to the European Union an

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