Pearson Edexcel Level 3 GCE Politics Advanced PAPER 3:
Comparative Politics – USA 2025 VERIFIED QP AND MS
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9PL0/3A
Politics
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PAPER 3: Comparative Politics – USA
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• 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 3(a) or 3(b) or 3(c).
• Answer the questions in the spaces provided
– there may be more space than you need.
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•• The total mark for this paper is 84.
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– use this as a guide as to how much time to spend on each question .
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•• Read each question carefully before you start to answer it.
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, SECTION A
Answer ONE question from EITHER Question 1(a) OR Question 1(b).
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EITHER
1 (a) Examine the differences in the powers held by the Supreme Courts in the USA
and the UK.
(12)
OR
(b) Examine the similarities in the legislative powers of the US Congress and the
UK Parliament.
(12)
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Comparative Politics – USA 2025 VERIFIED QP AND MS
Please check the examination details below before entering your candidate information
surname names
Number Number
Paper
9PL0/3A
Politics
Advanced
PAPER 3: Comparative Politics – USA
Instructions
•• Use
Fill
black ink or ball-point pen.
centrethe
in boxesand
number at the top of number.
candidate this page with your name,
• 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 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.
Turn over
P77288A
,©2025 Pearson Education Ltd.
,Y:1/1/1
, SECTION A
Answer ONE question from EITHER Question 1(a) OR Question 1(b).
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
EITHER
1 (a) Examine the differences in the powers held by the Supreme Courts in the USA
and the UK.
(12)
OR
(b) Examine the similarities in the legislative powers of the US Congress and the
UK Parliament.
(12)
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
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