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Voting behaviour and the media: Edexcel A‑Level Politics questions

Every Edexcel A-Level Politics exam question on Voting behaviour and the media, 2019–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q2(b)

    June 2025 · Paper 1

    30 marksVoting behaviour and the media
    The whole paper ↗
    June 2025 Paper 1, question 2(b): Evaluate the view, with reference to at least three general elections, that social class and region have very little impact on voting behaviour. You must consid

  2. Q1(a)

    June 2025 · AS Paper 1

    10 marksVoting behaviour and the media
    The whole paper ↗
    June 2025 AS Paper 1, question 1(a): Describe what is meant by the term class dealignment. (10)

  3. Q4(a)

    June 2025 · AS Paper 1

    30 marksVoting behaviour and the media
    The whole paper ↗
    June 2025 AS Paper 1, question 4(a): ‘The media now largely determines the outcome of general elections.’ How far do you agree that the outcome of general elections are determined by the media? In

  4. Q2(b)

    June 2024 · Paper 1

    30 marksVoting behaviour and the media
    The whole paper ↗
    June 2024 Paper 1, question 2(b): Evaluate the view that the outcomes of general elections are mostly decided by election campaigns and manifestos. You must consider this view and the alternativ

  5. Q4(a)

    June 2024 · AS Paper 1

    30 marksVoting behaviour and the media
    The whole paper ↗
    June 2024 AS Paper 1, question 4(a): ‘Different forms of media have more influence on electoral outcomes than class, age and region.’ How far do you agree with this view concerning the impact of th

  6. Q1(a)

    June 2023 · Paper 1

    30 marksVoting behaviour and the media
    The whole paper ↗
    June 2023 Paper 1, question 1(a): Using the source, evaluate the view that in 1997 the election was lost by the governing party rather than it being won by the Labour opposition. In your respons

  7. Q1(a)

    June 2023 · AS Paper 1

    10 marksVoting behaviour and the media
    The whole paper ↗
    June 2023 AS Paper 1, question 1(a): Describe what is meant by the term partisan dealignment. (10)

  8. Q2

    June 2023 · AS Paper 1

    10 marksDemocracy and participationVoting behaviour and the media
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    June 2023 AS Paper 1, question 2: Using the source, explain why election turnouts are important. In your response you must use knowledge and understanding to analyse points that are only in the

  9. Q2(a)

    June 2022 · Paper 1

    30 marksVoting behaviour and the mediaDemocracy and participation
    The whole paper ↗
    June 2022 Paper 1, question 2(a): Evaluate the view that it is the media not pressure groups that has the greater influence on governments. You must consider this view and the alternative to thi

  10. Q1(a)

    June 2022 · AS Paper 1

    10 marksVoting behaviour and the mediaPolitical parties
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    June 2022 AS Paper 1, question 1(a): Describe the functions of a manifesto. (10)

  11. Q2

    June 2022 · AS Paper 1

    10 marksVoting behaviour and the mediaPolitical parties
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    June 2022 AS Paper 1, question 2: Source 1 examines the Labour victory in the 1997 general election and the impact that it had on UK politics. Source 1 After 18 years out of office and four defe

  12. Q1(a)

    November 2021 · Paper 1

    30 marksVoting behaviour and the mediaElectoral systems
    The whole paper ↗
    November 2021 Paper 1, question 1(a): Source 1 concerns the use of opinion polls in UK politics. Part of the extract comes from a House of Lords report into the recent impact of the use of polls. Th

  13. Q2(b)

    November 2021 · Paper 1

    30 marksVoting behaviour and the media
    The whole paper ↗
    November 2021 Paper 1, question 2(b): Evaluate the view that the influence of the media in politics is exaggerated; it is not heavily biased and has little power of persuasion. You must consider thi

  14. Q1(a)

    October 2020 · Paper 1

    30 marksVoting behaviour and the media
    The whole paper ↗
    October 2020 Paper 1, question 1(a): This source is adapted from the YouGov website, which analysed the 2017 General Election: its findings covered a range of topics that influenced the electorate.

  15. Q2

    October 2020 · AS Paper 1

    10 marksElectoral systemsVoting behaviour and the media
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    October 2020 AS Paper 1, question 2: Source 1 is adapted from a research paper published by the House of Commons library reviewing safe and marginal seats after the 2017 general election. Source 1

  16. Q4(a)

    October 2020 · AS Paper 1

    30 marksVoting behaviour and the media
    The whole paper ↗
    October 2020 AS Paper 1, question 4(a): ‘The influence and importance of the media in shaping public opinion is exaggerated.’ How far do you agree with the view that the various types of media have li

  17. Q1(a)

    June 2019 · Paper 1

    30 marksVoting behaviour and the media
    The whole paper ↗
    June 2019 Paper 1, question 1(a): The source below considers the factors which deliver success for political parties in general elections. It reflects on whether the outcomes of general election

  18. Q4(b)

    June 2019 · AS Paper 1

    30 marksVoting behaviour and the media
    The whole paper ↗
    June 2019 AS Paper 1, question 4(b): ‘Class remains the most important factor in predicting how people will vote in General Elections.’ How far do you agree with this view? In your answer you must
All 18 questions on Voting behaviour and the media, as a list
  1. June 2025, Paper 1, Q2(b) (30 marks): Evaluate the view, with reference to at least three general elections, that social class and region have very little impact on voting behaviour. You must consid
  2. June 2025, AS Paper 1, Q1(a) (10 marks): Describe what is meant by the term class dealignment. (10)
  3. June 2025, AS Paper 1, Q4(a) (30 marks): ‘The media now largely determines the outcome of general elections.’ How far do you agree that the outcome of general elections are determined by the media? In
  4. June 2024, Paper 1, Q2(b) (30 marks): Evaluate the view that the outcomes of general elections are mostly decided by election campaigns and manifestos. You must consider this view and the alternativ
  5. June 2024, AS Paper 1, Q4(a) (30 marks): ‘Different forms of media have more influence on electoral outcomes than class, age and region.’ How far do you agree with this view concerning the impact of th
  6. June 2023, Paper 1, Q1(a) (30 marks): Using the source, evaluate the view that in 1997 the election was lost by the governing party rather than it being won by the Labour opposition. In your respons
  7. June 2023, AS Paper 1, Q1(a) (10 marks): Describe what is meant by the term partisan dealignment. (10)
  8. June 2023, AS Paper 1, Q2 (10 marks): Using the source, explain why election turnouts are important. In your response you must use knowledge and understanding to analyse points that are only in the
  9. June 2022, Paper 1, Q2(a) (30 marks): Evaluate the view that it is the media not pressure groups that has the greater influence on governments. You must consider this view and the alternative to thi
  10. June 2022, AS Paper 1, Q1(a) (10 marks): Describe the functions of a manifesto. (10)
  11. June 2022, AS Paper 1, Q2 (10 marks): Source 1 examines the Labour victory in the 1997 general election and the impact that it had on UK politics. Source 1 After 18 years out of office and four defe
  12. November 2021, Paper 1, Q1(a) (30 marks): Source 1 concerns the use of opinion polls in UK politics. Part of the extract comes from a House of Lords report into the recent impact of the use of polls. Th
  13. November 2021, Paper 1, Q2(b) (30 marks): Evaluate the view that the influence of the media in politics is exaggerated; it is not heavily biased and has little power of persuasion. You must consider thi
  14. October 2020, Paper 1, Q1(a) (30 marks): This source is adapted from the YouGov website, which analysed the 2017 General Election: its findings covered a range of topics that influenced the electorate.
  15. October 2020, AS Paper 1, Q2 (10 marks): Source 1 is adapted from a research paper published by the House of Commons library reviewing safe and marginal seats after the 2017 general election. Source 1
  16. October 2020, AS Paper 1, Q4(a) (30 marks): ‘The influence and importance of the media in shaping public opinion is exaggerated.’ How far do you agree with the view that the various types of media have li
  17. June 2019, Paper 1, Q1(a) (30 marks): The source below considers the factors which deliver success for political parties in general elections. It reflects on whether the outcomes of general election
  18. June 2019, AS Paper 1, Q4(b) (30 marks): ‘Class remains the most important factor in predicting how people will vote in General Elections.’ How far do you agree with this view? In your answer you must

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