Pearson Edexcel GCE In Politics (9PL0) Paper 1 : UK Politics and Core Political Ideas MARK SCHEME

Pearson Edexcel GCE In Politics (9PL0) Paper 1 : UK Politics and Core Political Ideas AO2 (10 marks) Candidates should focus their comparison on analysing the different opinions in the source. They should look at the different views that arise from the source and show how these lay the foundations for a judgement. AO3 (10 marks) Candidates are expected to evaluate the information and arguments presented. They may rank the importance of the arguments. They should be able to make and form judgments based on the source and they should reach reasoned verdict which comes down on one side throughout their response. Marks for analysis (AO2) and evaluation (AO3) should only be awarded where they relate to information in the source Candidates must consider both views in their answers in a balanced way. Candidates who do not undertake any comparative analysis of the source and/or have not considered both views in a balanced way cannot achieve marks beyond Level 2. The judgement a candidate reaches about these views should be reflected throughout their response. Other valid responses are acceptable Question number AO1 10 Marks AO2 10 Marks AO3 10 Marks 1(a) Candidates may demonstrate the following knowledge and understanding that age is the most important factor in deciding how a person will vote. (AO1) Agreement • On the graph, age shows a consistent pattern in how people vote. • Age has replaced class and region as the clear indicator of voting intentions • The as the source mentions, according to YouGov, media is a major factor in indicating how a person will vote Candidates may refer to the following analytical points in support of the premise (AO2) Agreement • As a person ages they become more inclined to vote Conservative and the younger they are more inclined to vote Labour • Class and partisan dealignment has bought about this change and renders class and region now an uncertain guide to voting patterns • The newspapers may have declined in readership but are still influential as are other forms of social media Candidates may refer to the following evaluative points to support the premise (AO3) Agreement • Given the clear correlation we can conclude that age is the deciding factor in how people will cast their vote • We can reach a verdict that as we progress through time there are fluctuating variables which better explain voting patterns • The media, including social media are decisive factors in how people vote. Newspaper choice may reflect the reader’s views rather than altering it Candidates may demonstrate the following knowledge and understanding age is not the most important factor in determining how people will vote (AO1) Disagreement • The importance of age must also take turnout into consideration. Candidates may refer to the following analytical points against the premise (AO2) Disagreement • Turnout for the younger age bracket is far less than for the older age bracket Candidates may refer to the following evaluative points against the premise (AO3) Disagreement