OCR GCSE (9–1) History A J410/09 Power: Monarchy and Democracy in Britain c.1000–2014 Exam Questions June 2025

This document contains the OCR GCSE History A J410/09 Power: Monarchy and Democracy in Britain c.1000–2014 – June 2025 exam paper. It is the official paper sat by candidates in the June 2025 exam session. The exam paper includes: Section A: Questions on the development of monarchy and democracy in Britain across medieval, early modern, industrial, and modern periods. Section B: Depth study questions requiring analysis of political power, governance, and the relationship between rulers and the people. Topics assessed: The changing role of monarchy from c.1000 to the present. The growth of parliamentary democracy and constitutional change. Key turning points such as Magna Carta, the Civil War, the Glorious Revolution, Reform Acts, and modern democratic reforms. The balance of power between monarchy, parliament, and the people. Skills tested: Knowledge and understanding of historical events and contexts. Analysis of causes, consequences, and significance of political developments. Evaluation of sources and interpretations. Structured essay writing and critical argumentation. Assessment objectives (AO1–AO3) tested through recall, explanation, source analysis, and evaluation. Why It’s Valuable Authentic: Official OCR exam paper from the June 2025 exam cycle. Exam-focused: Provides the exact questions students faced in GCSE History A Paper 9. Practical use: Enables students to practice under real exam conditions.