Conservatism (Edexcel A Level Politics): Exam Questions

Exam code: 9PL0

6 hours14 questions
1
24 marks

To what extent is there more agreement than disagreement within conservatism?

You must use appropriate thinkers you have studied to support your answer and consider both sides in a balanced way.

2
24 marks

To what extent are conservatives united in their attitude towards the state?

You must use appropriate thinkers you have studied to support your answer and consider both sides in a balanced way.

3
24 marks

To what extent is there more to unite rather than divide the New Right from One-Nation conservatives?

You must use appropriate thinkers you have studied to support your answer and consider differing views in a balanced way.

4
24 marks

To what extent are conservatives united in their view of society?

You must use appropriate thinkers you have studied to support your answer and consider differing views in a balanced way.

5
24 marks

To what extent do conservatives agree about human nature?

You must use appropriate thinkers you have studied to support your answer and consider both sides in a balanced way.

6
24 marks

To what extent do conservatives agree about the economy?

You must use appropriate thinkers you have studied to support your answer and consider both sides in a balanced way.

7
24 marks

To what extent is conservatism better described as a disposition than an ideology?

You must use appropriate thinkers you have studied to support your answer and consider both sides in a balanced way.

8
24 marks

To what extent is tradition the most important principle in conservative thought?

You must use appropriate thinkers you have studied to support your answer and consider both sides in a balanced way.

9
24 marks

To what extent is the New Right a coherent political philosophy?

You must use appropriate thinkers you have studied to support your answer and consider both sides in a balanced way.

10
24 marks

To what extent do Hobbes and Burke agree about the basis of political authority?

You must use appropriate thinkers you have studied to support your answer and consider both sides in a balanced way.

11
24 marks

To what extent is paternalism essential to conservatism?

You must use appropriate thinkers you have studied to support your answer and consider both sides in a balanced way.

12
24 marks

To what extent can the conservative defence of hierarchy be reconciled with its commitment to individual liberty?

You must use appropriate thinkers you have studied to support your answer and consider both sides in a balanced way.

13
24 marks

To what extent is Nozick's thought more liberal than conservative?

You must use appropriate thinkers you have studied to support your answer and consider both sides in a balanced way.

14
24 marks

To what extent do conservatives agree about the desirability of change?

You must use appropriate thinkers you have studied to support your answer and consider both sides in a balanced way.