AQA A Level Politics Model Answers - Paper 1 - Short Questions, 2023

AQA Model Answers Paper 1 - 2023 - Short Questions (all 3)

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The document provides model answers and revision exercises for the AQA A Level Politics Paper 1, which consists of three short questions, each worth 9 marks. The answers are written by an experienced examiner and are intended to help students practice and improve their responses under timed conditions. The document includes detailed model answers for the following questions:

Impact of Election Results on Government Formation in the UK: The model answer explains how election results can lead to the formation of majority governments, coalition governments, and minority governments, with examples from recent UK elections.

Protection of Rights in the UK: The model answer discusses three ways in which rights are protected in the UK: through legislation (e.g., the Human Rights Act 1998), judicial review, and the work of independent institutions like the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC).

Methods Used by UK Pressure Groups to Achieve Their Aims: The model answer describes three methods used by pressure groups: lobbying, public campaigns, and legal action, with contemporary examples such as Friends of the Earth, Extinction Rebellion, and Liberty.

Each section concludes with a revision exercise to help students practice and evaluate their own answers against the model responses.