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The US Constitution and federalism: Edexcel A‑Level Politics questions

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

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  1. Q2

    June 2025 · Paper 3A

    12 marksThe US Constitution and federalismComparative theories (USA and UK)
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    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)

  2. Q3(a)

    June 2025 · Paper 3A

    30 marksThe US Constitution and federalism
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    June 2025 Paper 3A, question 3(a): Evaluate the view that federalism is in decline in the USA. You must consider this view and the alternative to this view in a balanced way. (30)

  3. Q2

    June 2024 · Paper 3A

    12 marksThe US Constitution and federalismComparative theories (USA and UK)
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    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)

  4. Q3(b)

    June 2023 · Paper 3A

    30 marksThe US Constitution and federalism
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    June 2023 Paper 3A, question 3(b): Evaluate the view that the checks and balances in the US Constitution are effective. You must consider this view and the alternative to this view in a balanced

  5. Q3(a)

    June 2022 · Paper 3A

    30 marksUS presidencyThe US Constitution and federalism
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    June 2022 Paper 3A, question 3(a): Evaluate the view that the President is the most powerful branch of government rather than the Supreme Court or Congress. You must consider this view and the al

  6. 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)

  7. Q3(b)

    November 2021 · Paper 3A

    30 marksUS presidencyThe US Constitution and federalism
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    November 2021 Paper 3A, question 3(b): Evaluate the view that the growth in presidential power has led to a corresponding decline in federalism. You must consider this view and the alternative to thi

  8. Q3(b)

    October 2020 · Paper 3A

    30 marksThe US Constitution and federalism
    The whole paper ↗
    October 2020 Paper 3A, question 3(b): Evaluate the view that the constitutional system of checks and balances is an obstacle to effective government. You must consider this view and the alternative

  9. 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)

  10. Q3(b)

    June 2019 · Paper 3A

    30 marksThe US Constitution and federalismUS Supreme Court and civil rights
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    June 2019 Paper 3A, question 3(b): Evaluate the view that the effective working of the US Constitution depends more on interest groups than the Supreme Court. You must consider this view and the
All 10 questions on The US Constitution and federalism, as a list
  1. 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)
  2. June 2025, Paper 3A, Q3(a) (30 marks): Evaluate the view that federalism is in decline in the USA. You must consider this view and the alternative to this view in a balanced way. (30)
  3. 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)
  4. June 2023, Paper 3A, Q3(b) (30 marks): Evaluate the view that the checks and balances in the US Constitution are effective. You must consider this view and the alternative to this view in a balanced
  5. June 2022, Paper 3A, Q3(a) (30 marks): Evaluate the view that the President is the most powerful branch of government rather than the Supreme Court or Congress. You must consider this view and the al
  6. November 2021, Paper 3A, Q1(a) (12 marks): Examine the different natures of the US and UK Constitutions. (12)
  7. November 2021, Paper 3A, Q3(b) (30 marks): Evaluate the view that the growth in presidential power has led to a corresponding decline in federalism. You must consider this view and the alternative to thi
  8. October 2020, Paper 3A, Q3(b) (30 marks): Evaluate the view that the constitutional system of checks and balances is an obstacle to effective government. You must consider this view and the alternative
  9. June 2019, Paper 3A, Q1(b) (12 marks): Examine how devolution in the UK differs from federalism in the USA. (12)
  10. June 2019, Paper 3A, Q3(b) (30 marks): Evaluate the view that the effective working of the US Constitution depends more on interest groups than the Supreme Court. You must consider this view and the

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