3a.4 US Supreme Court & Civil Rights (Edexcel A Level Politics): Exam Questions

Exam code: 9PL0

3 hours5 questions
1
30 marks

Evaluate the view that the US Supreme Court is a political body rather than a judicial body.

You must consider this view and the alternative to this view in a balanced way.

2
30 marks

Evaluate the view that Congress has protected civil and constitutional rights more effectively than the Supreme Court.

You must consider this view and the alternative to this view in a balanced way.

3
30 marks

Evaluate the view that affirmative action has been more significant than minority participation in Congress in promoting racial equality.

You must consider this view and the alternative to this view in a balanced way.

4
30 marks

Evaluate the view that presidential appointments to the Supreme Court ensure it is a political body rather than a judicial one.

You must consider this view and the alternative to this view in a balanced way.

5
30 marks

Evaluate the view that the effective working of the US Constitution depends more on interest groups than the Supreme Court.

You must consider this view and the alternative to this view in a balanced way