WJEC AS/A Level Government & Politics Past Papers & Mark Schemes
Free WJEC A Level Government & Politics papers & mark schemes. Units covering Wales, UK democracy, political theory & US politics. 34 resources.
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Summer 2023
6 filesAS/A Level Government & Politics – Unit 4: Written: Government and Politics of the USA – Past Paper – Summer 2023
AS/A Level Government & Politics – Unit 2: Written: Living and Participating in a Democracy – Past Paper – Summer 2023
AS/A Level Government & Politics – Unit 3: Written: Political Concepts and Theories – Mark Scheme – Summer 2023
AS/A Level Government & Politics – Unit 4: Written: Government and Politics of the USA – Mark Scheme – Summer 2023
AS/A Level Government & Politics – Unit 2: Written: Living and Participating in a Democracy – Mark Scheme – Summer 2023
AS/A Level Government & Politics – Unit 3: Written: Political Concepts and Theories – Past Paper – Summer 2023
Summer 2022
6 filesAS/A Level Government & Politics – Unit 3: Written: Political Concepts and Theories – Past Paper – Summer 2022
AS/A Level Government & Politics – Unit 4: Written: Government and Politics of the USA – Past Paper – Summer 2022
AS/A Level Government & Politics – Unit 4: Written: Government and Politics of the USA – Mark Scheme – Summer 2022
AS/A Level Government & Politics – Unit 2: Written: Living and Participating in a Democracy – Mark Scheme – Summer 2022
AS/A Level Government & Politics – Unit 2: Written: Living and Participating in a Democracy – Past Paper – Summer 2022
AS/A Level Government & Politics – Unit 3: Written: Political Concepts and Theories – Mark Scheme – Summer 2022
Summer 2019
6 filesAS/A Level Government & Politics – Unit 3: Written: Political Concepts and Theories – Mark Scheme – Summer 2019
AS/A Level Government & Politics – Unit 4: Written: Government and Politics of the USA – Mark Scheme – Summer 2019
AS/A Level Government & Politics – Unit 2: Written: Living and Participating in a Democracy – Mark Scheme – Summer 2019
AS/A Level Government & Politics – Unit 2: Written: Living and Participating in a Democracy – Past Paper – Summer 2019
AS/A Level Government & Politics – Unit 3: Written: Political Concepts and Theories – Past Paper – Summer 2019
AS/A Level Government & Politics – Unit 4: Written: Government and Politics of the USA – Past Paper – Summer 2019
From Welsh Devolution to US Federalism: The Scope of WJEC Government & Politics
Exam Paper Structure
Government in Wales and the United Kingdom
Living and Participating in a Democracy
Political Concepts and Theories
Government and Politics of the USA
Key Information
| Exam Board | WJEC |
| Specification Code | 601/7644/0 (AS) / 601/7645/2 (A Level) |
| Qualification | AS/A Level |
| Grading Scale | A*–E (A Level), A–E (AS) |
| Assessment Type | 4 written exams (no coursework) |
| Tiers | No tiers |
| Number Of Papers | 4 units |
| Exam Duration | Unit 1: 1 hr 30 min; Unit 2: 1 hr 30 min; Unit 3: 2 hrs; Unit 4: 2 hrs |
| Total Marks | 320 |
| Calculator Status | Not required |
| Available Sessions | Summer series |
| Total Resources | 34 |
Key Topics in Government & Politics
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Exam Command Words
| Command word | What the examiner expects |
|---|---|
| Explain | Give political reasons for a feature or development |
| Evaluate | Weigh up arguments for and against a political claim |
| Analyse | Examine a political concept or institution in depth |
| Discuss | Explore competing political perspectives |
| Compare | Identify similarities and differences between political systems or institutions |
Typical Grade Boundaries
| Grade | Approximate mark needed |
|---|---|
| A* | 78–88% |
| A | 68–77% |
| B | 57–67% |
| C | 46–56% |
| D | 35–45% |
| E | 24–34% |
⚠️ Typical A Level boundaries across all four units (320 total marks). Boundaries vary by session.
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