Comparative Politics – USA

*P61895A0124* Turn over Pearson Edexcel Level 3 GCE Candidate surname Other names Total Marks Centre Number Candidate Number Please check the examination details below before entering your candidate information Morning (Time: 2 hours) Paper Reference 9PL0/3A Instructions • Use black ink or ball-point pen. • Fill in the boxes at the top of this page with your name, centre number and candidate number. • There are three sections and you must answer four questions: – in Section A answer either Question 1(a) or 1(b) – in Section B answer Question 2 – in Section C answer two questions from either 3(a), or 3(b) or 3(c). • Answer the questions in the spaces provided – there may be more space than you need. Information • The total mark for this paper is 84. • The marks for each question are shown in brackets – use this as a guide as to how much time to spend on each question. Advice • Read each question carefully before you start to answer it. • Check your answers if you have time at the end. You do not need any other materials (including calculators which are not permitted). Politics Advanced Paper 3: Comparative Politics – USA Thursday 11 June 2020 P61895A ©2020 Pearson Education Ltd. 1/1/1/1/1 *P61895A0224* 2 SECTION A Answer one question from EITHER Question 1(a) OR Question 1(b). EITHER 1 (a) Examine how the powers of the US Congress and the UK Parliament are limited in different ways. (12) OR (b) Examine the ways in which the roles of the US President and the UK Prime Minister are different. (12) *P61895A0324* Turn over 3 Indicate which question you are answering by marking a cross in the box . If you change your mind, put a line through the box and then indicate your new question with a cross . 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(Total for Question 1 = 12 marks) TOTAL FOR SECTION A = 12 MARKS *P61895A0624* 6 SECTION B Answer Question 2. 2 Analyse how united the main political parties are in the USA and the UK. In your answer, you must consider the relevance of at least one comparative theory. 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(Total for Question 2 = 12 marks) TOTAL FOR SECTION B = 12 MARKS *P61895A0924* Turn over 9 SECTION C Answer TWO questions from 3(a) OR 3(b) OR 3(c). In your answer you should make connections between relevant areas of politics studied from Government and Politics of the USA. EITHER 3 (a) Evaluate the view that the presidential power of persuasion is the most significant influence on the policies and ideas of political parties. You must consider this view and the alternative to this view in a balanced way. (30) AND/OR (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 to this view in a balanced way. (30) AND/OR (c) Evaluate the view that presidential appointments to the Supreme Court ensure it is a political body rather than a judicial one. You must consider this view and the alternative to this view in a balanced way. (30) *P61895A01024* 10 Indicate the first question you are answering by marking a cross in the box . If you change your mind, put a line through the box and then indicate your new question with a cross . 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