EDEXCEL A LEVEL POLITICS PAPER 3
GLOBAL POLITICS COMPREHENSIVE
PREDICTOR PRACTICE AND RETAKE
EXAM NEWEST 2026 VERSION
ALREADY RATED A+
"When was NATO formed? - CORRECT ANSWER=>1949"
"What is NATO's Article 5? - CORRECT ANSWER=>signatories agree that an attack on one of them
would be considered an attack on all of them, and that they should consider armed force in
response."
"Name two strengths of NATO - CORRECT ANSWER=>Countries bound by values of freedom,
democracy, humanrights and market economies.
Achieved its purpose of deterring Russian aggression againstmember states.
Developed with the times and found new roles to serve theinterests of members.
Spends around 70% of the world's total military expenditure.
Proven capabilities in military action.
Technologically advanced military alliance."
"Name two weaknesses of NATO - CORRECT ANSWER=>Questionable whether states would
actually come to the aid of an attacked state.
All states have different national interests.
Not all EU member states are members of NATO.
Requires unanimity for decisions to be made.
Over-reliant on the military power of the US.
Dominate by the US.
Not all countries spend the guideline 2% of GDP on themilitary."
"What does the IMF do? - CORRECT ANSWER=>foster global monetary co-operation
secure financial stability
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,facilitate international trade
promote high employment and sustainable economic growth
reduce poverty around the world"
"Name two strengths of the IMF - CORRECT ANSWER=>It seems to be effective. It was created to
promote global economic stability, and was arguably successful in doing so, especially over the
immediate post-war period.
it will lend to countries that can find no other source of finance. As such it acts as a bulwark
against economic disasters that may spill over and affect other economies in the world.
it has adapted to the changing international context."
"What does the World Bank do? - CORRECT ANSWER=>The World Bank's purpose is essentially
redistributive: to reduce global poverty.
The World Bank is also a source of expertise on economic and social development."
"Name two strengths of the World Bank - CORRECT ANSWER=>Redistributive role is relatively
successful
Willing to adapt"
"Name two weaknesses of the World Bank - CORRECT ANSWER=>The US has too much influence
it encourages poor countries to produce cash crops like cocoa and coffee, making them
dependent on exports
Good governance isn't a requirement on its loans
Encourages unsustainable development
Spends too little on development"
"What is the World Systems Theory? - CORRECT ANSWER=>It is an approach to world history and
social
change that suggests there is a world economic
system that has developed as a result of the
expansion of capitalism since the 17th century, in
which some countries benefit while others are
exploited.
Division of the world into core, semi-peripheral
and peripheral areas."
"What is Dependency Theory? - CORRECT ANSWER=>Dependency theory starts from the notion
that resources flow from the 'periphery'
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, of poor and underdeveloped states to a 'core' of wealthy countries, which leads to
the accumulation of wealth by the rich states at the expense of the poor states."
"What is classical economic development theory? - CORRECT ANSWER=>It is closely linked to
liberal international-relations theory.
It claims that poverty is a lack of income or resources, which can be measured by comparing
countries' GDP per capita (wealth per head).
Economic development can be stimulated by Adam Smith's 'invisible hand' of the market,
ensuring that all will ultimately benefit.
Countries should free markets, privatise state-owned industries and focus their economies on
producing products in which they have a comparative advantage."
"What is structural development theory? - CORRECT ANSWER=>It argues that poverty is the
product of global
inequality perpetuated by transnational
corporations (TNCs) and the conditions
attached to development aid by donor
countries and organisations.
In order to end structural inequality in the
international system poorer states should
intervene substantially in the domestic
economy to promote industrialisation and
reduce the reliance on the export of primary
goods, such as agricultural and mining
products.
Developing states also should impose
restrictive trade policies to protect domestic
industries from external competition and
promote trade with other developing
countries."
"What is neo-classical development theory? - CORRECT ANSWER=>Became influential towards
the end of the 1970s, inspired by the economic policies of Margaret Thatcher in the UK and
Ronald Reagan in the USA.
At the same time, the World Bank shifted from its Basic Needs approach to a neo-liberal
approach in 1980.
Neo-classical development theory essentially is classical economic development theory.
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GLOBAL POLITICS COMPREHENSIVE
PREDICTOR PRACTICE AND RETAKE
EXAM NEWEST 2026 VERSION
ALREADY RATED A+
"When was NATO formed? - CORRECT ANSWER=>1949"
"What is NATO's Article 5? - CORRECT ANSWER=>signatories agree that an attack on one of them
would be considered an attack on all of them, and that they should consider armed force in
response."
"Name two strengths of NATO - CORRECT ANSWER=>Countries bound by values of freedom,
democracy, humanrights and market economies.
Achieved its purpose of deterring Russian aggression againstmember states.
Developed with the times and found new roles to serve theinterests of members.
Spends around 70% of the world's total military expenditure.
Proven capabilities in military action.
Technologically advanced military alliance."
"Name two weaknesses of NATO - CORRECT ANSWER=>Questionable whether states would
actually come to the aid of an attacked state.
All states have different national interests.
Not all EU member states are members of NATO.
Requires unanimity for decisions to be made.
Over-reliant on the military power of the US.
Dominate by the US.
Not all countries spend the guideline 2% of GDP on themilitary."
"What does the IMF do? - CORRECT ANSWER=>foster global monetary co-operation
secure financial stability
1|Page
,facilitate international trade
promote high employment and sustainable economic growth
reduce poverty around the world"
"Name two strengths of the IMF - CORRECT ANSWER=>It seems to be effective. It was created to
promote global economic stability, and was arguably successful in doing so, especially over the
immediate post-war period.
it will lend to countries that can find no other source of finance. As such it acts as a bulwark
against economic disasters that may spill over and affect other economies in the world.
it has adapted to the changing international context."
"What does the World Bank do? - CORRECT ANSWER=>The World Bank's purpose is essentially
redistributive: to reduce global poverty.
The World Bank is also a source of expertise on economic and social development."
"Name two strengths of the World Bank - CORRECT ANSWER=>Redistributive role is relatively
successful
Willing to adapt"
"Name two weaknesses of the World Bank - CORRECT ANSWER=>The US has too much influence
it encourages poor countries to produce cash crops like cocoa and coffee, making them
dependent on exports
Good governance isn't a requirement on its loans
Encourages unsustainable development
Spends too little on development"
"What is the World Systems Theory? - CORRECT ANSWER=>It is an approach to world history and
social
change that suggests there is a world economic
system that has developed as a result of the
expansion of capitalism since the 17th century, in
which some countries benefit while others are
exploited.
Division of the world into core, semi-peripheral
and peripheral areas."
"What is Dependency Theory? - CORRECT ANSWER=>Dependency theory starts from the notion
that resources flow from the 'periphery'
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, of poor and underdeveloped states to a 'core' of wealthy countries, which leads to
the accumulation of wealth by the rich states at the expense of the poor states."
"What is classical economic development theory? - CORRECT ANSWER=>It is closely linked to
liberal international-relations theory.
It claims that poverty is a lack of income or resources, which can be measured by comparing
countries' GDP per capita (wealth per head).
Economic development can be stimulated by Adam Smith's 'invisible hand' of the market,
ensuring that all will ultimately benefit.
Countries should free markets, privatise state-owned industries and focus their economies on
producing products in which they have a comparative advantage."
"What is structural development theory? - CORRECT ANSWER=>It argues that poverty is the
product of global
inequality perpetuated by transnational
corporations (TNCs) and the conditions
attached to development aid by donor
countries and organisations.
In order to end structural inequality in the
international system poorer states should
intervene substantially in the domestic
economy to promote industrialisation and
reduce the reliance on the export of primary
goods, such as agricultural and mining
products.
Developing states also should impose
restrictive trade policies to protect domestic
industries from external competition and
promote trade with other developing
countries."
"What is neo-classical development theory? - CORRECT ANSWER=>Became influential towards
the end of the 1970s, inspired by the economic policies of Margaret Thatcher in the UK and
Ronald Reagan in the USA.
At the same time, the World Bank shifted from its Basic Needs approach to a neo-liberal
approach in 1980.
Neo-classical development theory essentially is classical economic development theory.
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