Mark Scheme (Results)
November 2021
Pearson Edexcel A Level
In Politics (9PL0) Paper 3B
,Edexcel and BTEC Qualifications
Edexcel and BTEC qualifications are awarded by Pearson, the UK’s largest awarding body. We provide a wide range of qualifications
including academic, vocational, occupational and specific programmes for employers. For further information visit our qualifications
websites at www.edexcel.com or www.btec.co.uk. Alternatively, you can get in touch with us using the details on our contact us page at
www.edexcel.com/contactus.
Pearson: helping people progress, everywhere
Pearson aspires to be the world’s leading learning company. Our aim is to help everyone progress in their lives through education. We believe in
every kind of learning, for all kinds of people, wherever they are in the world. We’ve been involved in education for over 150 years, and by working
across 70 countries, in 100 languages, we have built an international reputation for our commitment to high standards and raising achievement
through innovation in education. Find out more about how we can help you and your students at: www.pearson.com/uk
October 2021
Question Paper Log Number P66605
Publications Code 9PL0_3B_2111_MS
All the material in this publication is copyright
© Pearson Education Ltd 202
, Guidelines for Question 1(a)
AO1 (6 marks), AO2 (6 marks)
AO1 will be used by candidates to underpin their analysis (AO2). AO2 requires candidates to develop their answers showing analytical
skills to address the question – such responses will be underpinned by their use of knowledge and understanding.
Candidates who refer to only one criticism cannot achieve marks beyond Level 1.
November 2021
Pearson Edexcel A Level
In Politics (9PL0) Paper 3B
,Edexcel and BTEC Qualifications
Edexcel and BTEC qualifications are awarded by Pearson, the UK’s largest awarding body. We provide a wide range of qualifications
including academic, vocational, occupational and specific programmes for employers. For further information visit our qualifications
websites at www.edexcel.com or www.btec.co.uk. Alternatively, you can get in touch with us using the details on our contact us page at
www.edexcel.com/contactus.
Pearson: helping people progress, everywhere
Pearson aspires to be the world’s leading learning company. Our aim is to help everyone progress in their lives through education. We believe in
every kind of learning, for all kinds of people, wherever they are in the world. We’ve been involved in education for over 150 years, and by working
across 70 countries, in 100 languages, we have built an international reputation for our commitment to high standards and raising achievement
through innovation in education. Find out more about how we can help you and your students at: www.pearson.com/uk
October 2021
Question Paper Log Number P66605
Publications Code 9PL0_3B_2111_MS
All the material in this publication is copyright
© Pearson Education Ltd 202
, Guidelines for Question 1(a)
AO1 (6 marks), AO2 (6 marks)
AO1 will be used by candidates to underpin their analysis (AO2). AO2 requires candidates to develop their answers showing analytical
skills to address the question – such responses will be underpinned by their use of knowledge and understanding.
Candidates who refer to only one criticism cannot achieve marks beyond Level 1.
