Feedback — Theme B: Democracy at Work

🏆 Model Answers

Overall Class Weaknesses

Question	Topic	Class Avg
Q2.1a	Identify the voting system used for UK General Elections....	75%
Q2.1b	Explain one criticism of this system regarding 'wasted votes...	23%
Q2.2a	Suggest two advantages of using Proportional Representation....	33%
Q2.2b	Identify one type of election in the UK that uses a proporti...	0%
Q2.3a	Identify the document a party publishes before an election c...	67%
Q2.3b	Explain why some people choose to abstain from voting....	59%
Q2.4a	Identify the title given to the second largest party in the ...	29%
Q2.4b	Explain the role of the 'Shadow Cabinet'....	33%
Q2.5a	Identify the Monarch's role in the 'State Opening of Parliam...	0%
Q2.5b	Suggest three distinct parts of the 'Executive' branch of go...	27%
Q2.6a	Identify the difference between a Green Paper and a White Pa...	8%
Q2.6b	Explain why the 'Committee Stage' is important for scrutiny ...	0%
Q2.7a	Identify the term used for transferring power from Westminst...	83%
Q2.7b	Suggest three powers that have been devolved to the Scottish...	39%
Q2.8a	Identify one way Parliament checks the work of Government mi...	25%
Q2.8b	Explain what is meant by 'Parliamentary Sovereignty'....	56%
Q2.9a	Identify one specific role of the Chancellor of the Excheque...	71%
Q2.9b	Suggest two taxes that provide revenue for the central gover...	64%
Q2.9c	Identify the government department responsible for collectin...	0%

Teacher Next Steps

Q2.1b (23%): Re-teach — Explain one criticism of this system regarding 'wasted votes'.
Q2.2a (33%): Re-teach — Suggest two advantages of using Proportional Representation.
Q2.2b (0%): Re-teach — Identify one type of election in the UK that uses a proportional system and name
Q2.3b (59%): Re-teach — Explain why some people choose to abstain from voting.
Q2.4a (29%): Re-teach — Identify the title given to the second largest party in the House of Commons.
Q2.4b (33%): Re-teach — Explain the role of the 'Shadow Cabinet'.
Q2.5a (0%): Re-teach — Identify the Monarch's role in the 'State Opening of Parliament'.
Q2.5b (27%): Re-teach — Suggest three distinct parts of the 'Executive' branch of government.
Q2.6a (8%): Re-teach — Identify the difference between a Green Paper and a White Paper.
Q2.6b (0%): Re-teach — Explain why the 'Committee Stage' is important for scrutiny of legislation.
Q2.7b (39%): Re-teach — Suggest three powers that have been devolved to the Scottish Parliament.
Q2.8a (25%): Re-teach — Identify one way Parliament checks the work of Government ministers.
Q2.8b (56%): Re-teach — Explain what is meant by 'Parliamentary Sovereignty'.
Q2.9c (0%): Re-teach — Identify the government department responsible for collecting tax.

Candidate 4131

📋 Your Strengths & Targets

Read these carefully before answering the quiz below.

Q2.1a — Identify the voting system used for UK General Elections.

✅ Strengths

You have attempted the question.

🎯 Targets

The question asks for the specific name of the voting system. The correct answer is 'First Past The Post'.

Q2.1b — Explain one criticism of this system regarding 'wasted votes'.

✅ Strengths

🎯 Targets

This question was not answered. You needed to explain that 'wasted votes' are those cast for losing candidates, which can make voters feel their participation is pointless.

Q2.3a — Identify the document a party publishes before an election containing their policies.

✅ Strengths

🎯 Targets

This question was not answered. The correct term for the document containing a party's policies is a 'manifesto'.

Q2.3b — Explain why some people choose to abstain from voting.

✅ Strengths

You have clearly identified and explained a valid reason why some people choose not to vote.

🎯 Targets

To gain the final mark, you need to explain the wider impact of this feeling, for example, that it leads to lower voter turnout.

Q2.4b — Explain the role of the 'Shadow Cabinet'.

✅ Strengths

You have a basic understanding that the Shadow Cabinet is part of the opposition.

🎯 Targets

Explain the specific function of the Shadow Cabinet, which is to scrutinise the work of the government. For example, shadow ministers hold government ministers to account.

Q2.5b — Suggest three distinct parts of the 'Executive' branch of government.

✅ Strengths

🎯 Targets

This question was not answered. You needed to name three parts of the Executive, such as the Prime Minister, the Cabinet, and the Civil Service.

Q2.7b — Suggest three powers that have been devolved to the Scottish Parliament.

✅ Strengths

🎯 Targets

This question was not answered. You needed to name three policy areas where power has been devolved to Scotland, such as Health, Education, and Policing.

Q2.8b — Explain what is meant by 'Parliamentary Sovereignty'.

✅ Strengths

You have correctly identified the basic principle of Parliamentary Sovereignty.

🎯 Targets

To develop your answer, explain what this means in practice. For example, you could state that no other body, such as the Supreme Court, can overrule a law made by Parliament.

✅ Full Annotated Feedback

Q2.1a Identify the voting system used for UK General Elections. 0/1

Needs Work

Your Answer

Campaigning

✅ Strengths

You have attempted the question.

🎯 Targets

The question asks for the specific name of the voting system. The correct answer is 'First Past The Post'.

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Q2.1b Explain one criticism of this system regarding 'wasted votes'. 0/3

Needs Work

Your Answer

✅ Strengths

🎯 Targets

This question was not answered. You needed to explain that 'wasted votes' are those cast for losing candidates, which can make voters feel their participation is pointless.

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Q2.3a Identify the document a party publishes before an election containing their policies. 0/1

Needs Work

Your Answer

✅ Strengths

🎯 Targets

This question was not answered. The correct term for the document containing a party's policies is a 'manifesto'.

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Q2.3b Explain why some people choose to abstain from voting. 2/3

Developing

Your Answer

This clearly identifies the point (apathy/distrust) and provides an explanation (belief that voting changes nothing). 2 marks awarded.some people feel as though their vote wont make a difference  due to being out voted any way

✅ Strengths

You have clearly identified and explained a valid reason why some people choose not to vote.

🎯 Targets

To gain the final mark, you need to explain the wider impact of this feeling, for example, that it leads to lower voter turnout.

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Q2.4b Explain the role of the 'Shadow Cabinet'. 0/3

Needs Work

Your Answer

The opposing cabinet that has different - opposing or challenging views

✅ Strengths

You have a basic understanding that the Shadow Cabinet is part of the opposition.

🎯 Targets

Explain the specific function of the Shadow Cabinet, which is to scrutinise the work of the government. For example, shadow ministers hold government ministers to account.

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Q2.5b Suggest three distinct parts of the 'Executive' branch of government. 0/3

Needs Work

Your Answer

✅ Strengths

🎯 Targets

This question was not answered. You needed to name three parts of the Executive, such as the Prime Minister, the Cabinet, and the Civil Service.

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Q2.7b Suggest three powers that have been devolved to the Scottish Parliament. 0/3

Needs Work

Your Answer

✅ Strengths

🎯 Targets

This question was not answered. You needed to name three policy areas where power has been devolved to Scotland, such as Health, Education, and Policing.

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Q2.8b Explain what is meant by 'Parliamentary Sovereignty'. 1/3

Needs Work

Your Answer

This identifies the core principle that Parliament is the supreme law-making body. 1 mark awarded.Parliament can make any decision it wants  there for it is soveren because it has the power of choice

✅ Strengths

You have correctly identified the basic principle of Parliamentary Sovereignty.

🎯 Targets

To develop your answer, explain what this means in practice. For example, you could state that no other body, such as the Supreme Court, can overrule a law made by Parliament.

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Candidate 4145

📋 Your Strengths & Targets

Read these carefully before answering the quiz below.

Q2.1a — Identify the voting system used for UK General Elections.

✅ Strengths

Correct and precise answer.

🎯 Targets

No targets — full marks.

Q2.1b — Explain one criticism of this system regarding 'wasted votes'.

✅ Strengths

You have identified the basic concept behind wasted votes.

🎯 Targets

Use the Point -> Explanation -> Impact structure. For example, state the point (wasted votes), explain what they are (votes for losing candidates), and then state the impact (this can lead to voter apathy).

Q2.2a — Suggest two advantages of using Proportional Representation.

✅ Strengths

You correctly identified one key advantage of PR systems.

🎯 Targets

Your second point was not a specific advantage of PR. A better second point would be that PR allows smaller parties to gain seats that reflect their national share of the vote.

Q2.2b — Identify one type of election in the UK that uses a proportional system and name the system used.

✅ Strengths

You attempted the question.

🎯 Targets

You need to revise the different types of voting systems used in the UK. For example, the Scottish Parliament elections use the Additional Member System (AMS), which is a form of PR.

Q2.4a — Identify the title given to the second largest party in the House of Commons.

✅ Strengths

You have correctly identified the key term.

🎯 Targets

For full precision, try to use the full title: 'The Official Opposition'.

Q2.4b — Explain the role of the 'Shadow Cabinet'.

✅ Strengths

You have attempted to describe a political body.

🎯 Targets

You have confused the role of the Cabinet with the Shadow Cabinet. The Shadow Cabinet is formed by the Official Opposition to hold the actual government Cabinet to account. They scrutinise decisions, not make them.

Q2.6a — Identify the difference between a Green Paper and a White Paper.

✅ Strengths

You attempted to explain the difference.

🎯 Targets

You need to revise the legislative process. A Green Paper is a consultation document of initial ideas, whereas a White Paper is a more formal, firm proposal for a new law.

Q2.6b — Explain why the 'Committee Stage' is important for scrutiny of legislation.

✅ Strengths

You attempted the question.

🎯 Targets

The Committee Stage is important because a small group of MPs, often with expertise in the area, scrutinises the proposed law line-by-line. This allows them to spot errors and suggest amendments before it becomes law.

Q2.7a — Identify the term used for transferring power from Westminster to Scotland, Wales, and NI.

✅ Strengths

Correct and precise answer.

🎯 Targets

No targets — full marks.

Q2.7b — Suggest three powers that have been devolved to the Scottish Parliament.

✅ Strengths

You have attempted to list three distinct points.

🎯 Targets

You need to revise the specific powers that are devolved to Scotland. Examples include Health (the NHS in Scotland), Education, and Policing.

✅ Full Annotated Feedback

Q2.1a Identify the voting system used for UK General Elections. 1/1

Good

Your Answer

Correct answer identified.FPTP (First Past the Post)

✅ Strengths

Correct and precise answer.

🎯 Targets

No targets — full marks.

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Q2.1b Explain one criticism of this system regarding 'wasted votes'. 1/3

Needs Work

Your Answer

This is a basic explanation of what a wasted vote is, which is worth one mark. To gain more marks, you needed to explain the impact of this.Not all votes are actually taken in whatsoever.

✅ Strengths

You have identified the basic concept behind wasted votes.

🎯 Targets

Use the Point -> Explanation -> Impact structure. For example, state the point (wasted votes), explain what they are (votes for losing candidates), and then state the impact (this can lead to voter apathy).

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Q2.2a Suggest two advantages of using Proportional Representation. 1/2

Developing

Your Answer

Correct advantage identified (fewer wasted votes).Votes are not wasted!  everyone has the ability to vote

✅ Strengths

You correctly identified one key advantage of PR systems.

🎯 Targets

Your second point was not a specific advantage of PR. A better second point would be that PR allows smaller parties to gain seats that reflect their national share of the vote.

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Q2.2b Identify one type of election in the UK that uses a proportional system and name the system used. 0/2

Needs Work

Your Answer

Constituency? general election, Coalition.

✅ Strengths

You attempted the question.

🎯 Targets

You need to revise the different types of voting systems used in the UK. For example, the Scottish Parliament elections use the Additional Member System (AMS), which is a form of PR.

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Q2.4a Identify the title given to the second largest party in the House of Commons. 1/1

Good

Your Answer

Correct. The full title is 'His Majesty's Official Opposition', but this is sufficient for the mark.Opposition

✅ Strengths

You have correctly identified the key term.

🎯 Targets

For full precision, try to use the full title: 'The Official Opposition'.

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Q2.4b Explain the role of the 'Shadow Cabinet'. 0/3

Needs Work

Your Answer

they are senior Ministers who Manage roles, and Actually run government decisions

✅ Strengths

You have attempted to describe a political body.

🎯 Targets

You have confused the role of the Cabinet with the Shadow Cabinet. The Shadow Cabinet is formed by the Official Opposition to hold the actual government Cabinet to account. They scrutinise decisions, not make them.

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Q2.6a Identify the difference between a Green Paper and a White Paper. 0/2

Needs Work

Your Answer

a white paper has garment officials while green is for the economy.

✅ Strengths

You attempted to explain the difference.

🎯 Targets

You need to revise the legislative process. A Green Paper is a consultation document of initial ideas, whereas a White Paper is a more formal, firm proposal for a new law.

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Q2.6b Explain why the 'Committee Stage' is important for scrutiny of legislation. 0/2

Needs Work

Your Answer

Because it helps ensure they follow their constituency,

✅ Strengths

You attempted the question.

🎯 Targets

The Committee Stage is important because a small group of MPs, often with expertise in the area, scrutinises the proposed law line-by-line. This allows them to spot errors and suggest amendments before it becomes law.

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Q2.7a Identify the term used for transferring power from Westminster to Scotland, Wales, and NI. 1/1

Good

Your Answer

Correct answer.devolution

✅ Strengths

Correct and precise answer.

🎯 Targets

No targets — full marks.

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Q2.7b Suggest three powers that have been devolved to the Scottish Parliament. 0/3

Needs Work

Your Answer

1. Political transitions,
2. Negotiation
3. to be an independent state.

✅ Strengths

You have attempted to list three distinct points.

🎯 Targets

You need to revise the specific powers that are devolved to Scotland. Examples include Health (the NHS in Scotland), Education, and Policing.

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Candidate 4210

📋 Your Strengths & Targets

Read these carefully before answering the quiz below.

Q2.1b — Explain one criticism of this system regarding 'wasted votes'.

✅ Strengths

No answer provided.

🎯 Targets

You must attempt the question to gain marks. You needed to explain what 'wasted votes' are (votes for losing candidates) and the negative impact this has (e.g., voter apathy).

Q2.2a — Suggest two advantages of using Proportional Representation.

✅ Strengths

You correctly identified one advantage of PR – that votes are less likely to be wasted.

🎯 Targets

Your second point was unclear and incomplete. You need to state a second, distinct advantage, for example, that smaller parties have a better chance of winning seats.

Q2.3b — Explain why some people choose to abstain from voting.

✅ Strengths

You have correctly identified a reason why people abstain from voting (apathy) and provided a clear explanation for this.

🎯 Targets

To get the final mark, you needed to explain the impact of this, for example, that it leads to low voter turnout, which can question the legitimacy of the elected government.

Q2.6a — Identify the difference between a Green Paper and a White Paper.

✅ Strengths

You have correctly identified that these are two distinct stages in the legislative process.

🎯 Targets

You have reversed the definitions. Remember: Green Papers are for discussion, while White Papers are firm government proposals.

Q2.6b — Explain why the 'Committee Stage' is important for scrutiny of legislation.

✅ Strengths

No answer provided.

🎯 Targets

You must attempt the question to gain marks. You needed to explain that this stage involves a detailed, line-by-line examination of a bill by a small committee of MPs to find errors.

Q2.8a — Identify one way Parliament checks the work of Government ministers.

✅ Strengths

You understand the overall principle is scrutiny.

🎯 Targets

Your answer was too general. You need to identify a specific method Parliament uses, such as Prime Minister's Questions (PMQs) or Select Committees.

Q2.8b — Explain what is meant by 'Parliamentary Sovereignty'.

✅ Strengths

You have identified the basic principle of parliamentary sovereignty.

🎯 Targets

To gain more marks, you needed to explain this further, for example by stating that no court can overrule an Act of Parliament and that Parliament can make or unmake any law.

Q2.9a — Identify one specific role of the Chancellor of the Exchequer.

✅ Strengths

You have given a specific and accurate role of the Chancellor.

🎯 Targets

No targets - full marks.

Q2.9b — Suggest two taxes that provide revenue for the central government.

✅ Strengths

No answer provided.

🎯 Targets

You needed to name any two valid taxes collected by central government, for example, Income Tax and Value Added Tax (VAT).

Q2.9c — Identify the government department responsible for collecting tax.

✅ Strengths

You attempted the question.

🎯 Targets

You have confused the title of a minister with the name of a government department. The department responsible for collecting taxes is HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC).

✅ Full Annotated Feedback

Q2.1b Explain one criticism of this system regarding 'wasted votes'. 0/3

Needs Work

Your Answer

✅ Strengths

No answer provided.

🎯 Targets

You must attempt the question to gain marks. You needed to explain what 'wasted votes' are (votes for losing candidates) and the negative impact this has (e.g., voter apathy).

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Q2.2a Suggest two advantages of using Proportional Representation. 1/2

Developing

Your Answer

This is a valid point that relates to the idea of fewer wasted votes. 1 mark awarded.Everyones vote is heard  more people are encouraged to vote and discouraging

✅ Strengths

You correctly identified one advantage of PR – that votes are less likely to be wasted.

🎯 Targets

Your second point was unclear and incomplete. You need to state a second, distinct advantage, for example, that smaller parties have a better chance of winning seats.

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Q2.3b Explain why some people choose to abstain from voting. 2/3

Developing

Your Answer

This identifies a valid reason for abstaining (Point: Apathy) and provides a linked explanation (Exp: Belief that voting changes nothing). 2 marks awarded.people may refrain from voting because people may think that politics does not mean much  as they say as the UK are politically illiterate which means that people

✅ Strengths

You have correctly identified a reason why people abstain from voting (apathy) and provided a clear explanation for this.

🎯 Targets

To get the final mark, you needed to explain the impact of this, for example, that it leads to low voter turnout, which can question the legitimacy of the elected government.

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Q2.6a Identify the difference between a Green Paper and a White Paper. 0/2

Needs Work

Your Answer

a white paper is seen as rough ideas and concepts about laws greenpaper is formalised ideas

✅ Strengths

You have correctly identified that these are two distinct stages in the legislative process.

🎯 Targets

You have reversed the definitions. Remember: Green Papers are for discussion, while White Papers are firm government proposals.

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Q2.6b Explain why the 'Committee Stage' is important for scrutiny of legislation. 0/2

Needs Work

Your Answer

✅ Strengths

No answer provided.

🎯 Targets

You must attempt the question to gain marks. You needed to explain that this stage involves a detailed, line-by-line examination of a bill by a small committee of MPs to find errors.

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Q2.8a Identify one way Parliament checks the work of Government ministers. 0/1

Needs Work

Your Answer

they scrutinise using checks and balances

✅ Strengths

You understand the overall principle is scrutiny.

🎯 Targets

Your answer was too general. You need to identify a specific method Parliament uses, such as Prime Minister's Questions (PMQs) or Select Committees.

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Q2.8b Explain what is meant by 'Parliamentary Sovereignty'. 1/3

Needs Work

Your Answer

This is a basic but valid starting point that identifies the core idea of Parliament's supreme authority. 1 mark awarded.parliament aren't controlled by any

✅ Strengths

You have identified the basic principle of parliamentary sovereignty.

🎯 Targets

To gain more marks, you needed to explain this further, for example by stating that no court can overrule an Act of Parliament and that Parliament can make or unmake any law.

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Q2.9a Identify one specific role of the Chancellor of the Exchequer. 1/1

Good

Your Answer

This is a clear and specific description of the Chancellor's role in setting the Budget. 1 mark awarded.they calculate the money that the government generates and calculate tax and spending

✅ Strengths

You have given a specific and accurate role of the Chancellor.

🎯 Targets

No targets - full marks.

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Q2.9b Suggest two taxes that provide revenue for the central government. 0/2

Needs Work

Your Answer

✅ Strengths

No answer provided.

🎯 Targets

You needed to name any two valid taxes collected by central government, for example, Income Tax and Value Added Tax (VAT).

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Q2.9c Identify the government department responsible for collecting tax. 0/1

Needs Work

Your Answer

Secretary of State

✅ Strengths

You attempted the question.

🎯 Targets

You have confused the title of a minister with the name of a government department. The department responsible for collecting taxes is HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC).

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Candidate 4229

📋 Your Strengths & Targets

Read these carefully before answering the quiz below.

Q2.1b — Explain one criticism of this system regarding 'wasted votes'.

✅ Strengths

It is important to attempt every question.

🎯 Targets

To answer this, you needed to explain what a 'wasted vote' is (a vote for a losing candidate) and what effect this has on voters (it can make them feel their vote is pointless).

Q2.2a — Suggest two advantages of using Proportional Representation.

✅ Strengths

You correctly identified that PR systems reduce the number of wasted votes.

🎯 Targets

Your second point is incorrect; simplicity is an advantage of FPTP, not PR. For your second mark, you could have mentioned that PR allows smaller parties to gain representation more fairly.

Q2.3b — Explain why some people choose to abstain from voting.

✅ Strengths

You have identified two valid reasons why someone might abstain from voting: feeling no party represents their views, and a lack of trust in politicians.

🎯 Targets

You need to express your ideas more clearly to ensure you get the marks. To get the final mark, you should explain the impact of this, for example, that it leads to low voter turnout.

Q2.6a — Identify the difference between a Green Paper and a White Paper.

✅ Strengths

You have attempted to explain the difference between the two types of paper.

🎯 Targets

Your answer shows a misunderstanding of the legislative process. Remember that a Green Paper is an initial idea for discussion, and a White Paper is a more formal proposal for a new law, which comes before a bill is created.

Q2.6b — Explain why the 'Committee Stage' is important for scrutiny of legislation.

✅ Strengths

It is important to attempt every question.

🎯 Targets

To answer this, you needed to explain that the Committee Stage involves detailed, line-by-line examination of a bill by a small group of MPs, often including experts.

Q2.7a — Identify the term used for transferring power from Westminster to Scotland, Wales, and NI.

✅ Strengths

You correctly identified the term 'Devolution'.

🎯 Targets

Work on your spelling of key terms to ensure your answers are always clear.

Q2.7b — Suggest three powers that have been devolved to the Scottish Parliament.

✅ Strengths

You have correctly identified one devolved power.

🎯 Targets

The question asked for three powers. To gain full marks, you needed to list two more, such as health and education.

Q2.9a — Identify one specific role of the Chancellor of the Exchequer.

✅ Strengths

You have correctly described a key role of the Chancellor – setting the Budget.

🎯 Targets

Be careful with your phrasing. While the Chancellor decides on spending, the actual collection of tax is done by a specific department (HMRC).

Q2.9b — Suggest two taxes that provide revenue for the central government.

✅ Strengths

You correctly identified two major sources of government revenue.

🎯 Targets

No targets - full marks. Just be careful with spelling ('VAT').

Q2.9c — Identify the government department responsible for collecting tax.

✅ Strengths

It is important to attempt every question.

🎯 Targets

The correct answer is HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC).

✅ Full Annotated Feedback

Q2.1b Explain one criticism of this system regarding 'wasted votes'. 0/3

Needs Work

Your Answer

✅ Strengths

It is important to attempt every question.

🎯 Targets

To answer this, you needed to explain what a 'wasted vote' is (a vote for a losing candidate) and what effect this has on voters (it can make them feel their vote is pointless).

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Q2.2a Suggest two advantages of using Proportional Representation. 1/2

Developing

Your Answer

Correct point identified. Proportional systems ensure that most votes count towards the final result, reducing the number of 'wasted' votes.no votes are wasted 

It simple and easy to understand

✅ Strengths

You correctly identified that PR systems reduce the number of wasted votes.

🎯 Targets

Your second point is incorrect; simplicity is an advantage of FPTP, not PR. For your second mark, you could have mentioned that PR allows smaller parties to gain representation more fairly.

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Q2.3b Explain why some people choose to abstain from voting. 2/3

Developing

Your Answer

Point identified. This is a valid reason for abstaining – a voter may feel that no single party represents their views.Because they attracted by politios
By for for example they couldn't find
a party with right ideologies as them Explanation developed. Although unclearly phrased, this links to the idea of distrusting politicians or political parties, which is a valid reason for abstention. or
trust attracted by what the political party
is going to do in Government

✅ Strengths

You have identified two valid reasons why someone might abstain from voting: feeling no party represents their views, and a lack of trust in politicians.

🎯 Targets

You need to express your ideas more clearly to ensure you get the marks. To get the final mark, you should explain the impact of this, for example, that it leads to low voter turnout.

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Q2.6a Identify the difference between a Green Paper and a White Paper. 0/2

Needs Work

Your Answer

Green paper is bill and unfinished  while
white when the law is final finished and
it is release to the publ

✅ Strengths

You have attempted to explain the difference between the two types of paper.

🎯 Targets

Your answer shows a misunderstanding of the legislative process. Remember that a Green Paper is an initial idea for discussion, and a White Paper is a more formal proposal for a new law, which comes before a bill is created.

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Q2.6b Explain why the 'Committee Stage' is important for scrutiny of legislation. 0/2

Needs Work

Your Answer

✅ Strengths

It is important to attempt every question.

🎯 Targets

To answer this, you needed to explain that the Committee Stage involves detailed, line-by-line examination of a bill by a small group of MPs, often including experts.

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Q2.7a Identify the term used for transferring power from Westminster to Scotland, Wales, and NI. 1/1

Good

Your Answer

Correct term identified. Although misspelled, the answer is clearly identifiable as 'Devolution'.DevolBuelanon

✅ Strengths

You correctly identified the term 'Devolution'.

🎯 Targets

Work on your spelling of key terms to ensure your answers are always clear.

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Q2.7b Suggest three powers that have been devolved to the Scottish Parliament. 1/3

Needs Work

Your Answer

Correct. Agriculture is a devolved power.Agriculture

✅ Strengths

You have correctly identified one devolved power.

🎯 Targets

The question asked for three powers. To gain full marks, you needed to list two more, such as health and education.

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Q2.9a Identify one specific role of the Chancellor of the Exchequer. 1/1

Good

Your Answer

Correct role identified. This describes the process of setting the Budget and allocating funds to government departments, which is a key role of the Chancellor.is to collect finance to collect
tax and dishbut it to areas like health, Educat

✅ Strengths

You have correctly described a key role of the Chancellor – setting the Budget.

🎯 Targets

Be careful with your phrasing. While the Chancellor decides on spending, the actual collection of tax is done by a specific department (HMRC).

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Q2.9b Suggest two taxes that provide revenue for the central government. 2/2

Good

Your Answer

Correct. This is a valid tax (VAT).Uat Correct. National Insurance is another valid source of government revenue.

National insurance tax

✅ Strengths

You correctly identified two major sources of government revenue.

🎯 Targets

No targets - full marks. Just be careful with spelling ('VAT').

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Q2.9c Identify the government department responsible for collecting tax. 0/1

Needs Work

Your Answer

✅ Strengths

It is important to attempt every question.

🎯 Targets

The correct answer is HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC).

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Candidate 4238

📋 Your Strengths & Targets

Read these carefully before answering the quiz below.

🛑 Unlock Your Full Feedback

Now answer these questions based on your Strengths and Targets above. You need at least 3 out of 4 correct to unlock your annotated answers and marks.

Candidate 4251

📋 Your Strengths & Targets

Read these carefully before answering the quiz below.

Q2.1b — Explain one criticism of this system regarding 'wasted votes'.

✅ Strengths

You correctly identified the concept of a 'wasted vote'.
You provided a basic explanation of why some votes don't count towards the final result.

🎯 Targets

To get the final mark, you must explain the 'Impact' of wasted votes, for example, that it can lead to voter apathy or disillusionment with politics.

Q2.2a — Suggest two advantages of using Proportional Representation.

✅ Strengths

You correctly identified one advantage: that PR can make voters feel their vote is more valued.

🎯 Targets

Your second point about voter turnout is a consequence of the system's advantages, not an advantage itself. A stronger second point would be that PR allows smaller parties to gain seats more easily.

Q2.3b — Explain why some people choose to abstain from voting.

✅ Strengths

You have clearly identified two distinct reasons for abstention: apathy ('can't be bothered') and the belief that voting is meaningless.

🎯 Targets

To gain the third mark, you needed to explain the wider political 'Impact' of abstention, such as causing low voter turnout, which can weaken the legitimacy of the elected government.

Q2.4b — Explain the role of the 'Shadow Cabinet'.

✅ Strengths

You correctly identified that a key role of the Shadow Cabinet is to 'scrutinise' the government.

🎯 Targets

You must explain *how* they do this (e.g., each Shadow Minister marks a specific government minister) and what the *impact* is (e.g., to expose government mistakes and present an alternative).

Q2.5b — Suggest three distinct parts of the 'Executive' branch of government.

✅ Strengths

You correctly identified the Prime Minister, Cabinet, and the Civil Service as key parts of the Executive.

🎯 Targets

To get the third mark, you could have named 'Government Departments' as another distinct part of the Executive branch.

Q2.7b — Suggest three powers that have been devolved to the Scottish Parliament.

✅ Strengths

Excellent recall of three distinct and accurate examples of powers devolved to the Scottish Parliament.

🎯 Targets

No targets - full marks awarded.

Q2.8b — Explain what is meant by 'Parliamentary Sovereignty'.

✅ Strengths

You understood a key consequence of parliamentary sovereignty - that Parliament can pass any law it chooses.

🎯 Targets

Your answer needs a clear structure. Start with a definition (Point): Parliament is the supreme legal authority. Then explain this (Explanation): no other body, like the courts, can overrule its laws.

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Q2.1b Explain one criticism of this system regarding 'wasted votes'. 2/3

Developing

Your Answer

First past the post. The party winning gets seats for your constituency but its actually who you want in there which is good. if you are in a constituency with a few people  Explanation: This correctly explains that votes for losing candidates or parties do not contribute to the result.the ideology you want doesn't really count  as regardless of who you do you vote for it might be a  Point: The key term 'wasted vote' is correctly identified.wasted vote .

✅ Strengths

You correctly identified the concept of a 'wasted vote'.
You provided a basic explanation of why some votes don't count towards the final result.

🎯 Targets

To get the final mark, you must explain the 'Impact' of wasted votes, for example, that it can lead to voter apathy or disillusionment with politics.

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Q2.2a Suggest two advantages of using Proportional Representation. 1/2

Developing

Your Answer

Mark awarded (1/2): This is a valid advantage, as it is a direct consequence of having fewer wasted votes.People believe that their vote is actually worth it.  Voter turnout increases

✅ Strengths

You correctly identified one advantage: that PR can make voters feel their vote is more valued.

🎯 Targets

Your second point about voter turnout is a consequence of the system's advantages, not an advantage itself. A stronger second point would be that PR allows smaller parties to gain seats more easily.

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Q2.3b Explain why some people choose to abstain from voting. 2/3

Developing

Your Answer

Explanation: This clearly explains the belief that voting achieves nothing, which is a key reason for abstention.believe the vote doesn't count and that it is meaningless.   Point: This is a clear description of voter apathy.Can't be bothered to leave their homes and go to a voting station.

✅ Strengths

You have clearly identified two distinct reasons for abstention: apathy ('can't be bothered') and the belief that voting is meaningless.

🎯 Targets

To gain the third mark, you needed to explain the wider political 'Impact' of abstention, such as causing low voter turnout, which can weaken the legitimacy of the elected government.

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Q2.4b Explain the role of the 'Shadow Cabinet'. 1/3

Needs Work

Your Answer

Critix and  Point: You have correctly identified the key role of scrutiny.scrutinise  and condemn the cabinet. The secretary of state of the chancellor of the exchequer.

✅ Strengths

You correctly identified that a key role of the Shadow Cabinet is to 'scrutinise' the government.

🎯 Targets

You must explain *how* they do this (e.g., each Shadow Minister marks a specific government minister) and what the *impact* is (e.g., to expose government mistakes and present an alternative).

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Q2.5b Suggest three distinct parts of the 'Executive' branch of government. 2/3

Developing

Your Answer

draws up and puts policys into action. Consists of the  Mark awarded (1/3): The Prime Minister and Cabinet are correctly identified as part of the Executive.Cabinet, prime minister  and  Mark awarded (2/3): The Civil Service is correctly identified as another part of the Executive.civil service . Can turn bills into laws through processes such as the green paper etc.

✅ Strengths

You correctly identified the Prime Minister, Cabinet, and the Civil Service as key parts of the Executive.

🎯 Targets

To get the third mark, you could have named 'Government Departments' as another distinct part of the Executive branch.

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Q2.7b Suggest three powers that have been devolved to the Scottish Parliament. 3/3

Good

Your Answer

Mark awarded (1/3): Correct.education and training .  Mark awarded (2/3): Correct.transport .  Mark awarded (3/3): Correct. The Scottish Parliament has some tax-varying powers.taxation

✅ Strengths

Excellent recall of three distinct and accurate examples of powers devolved to the Scottish Parliament.

🎯 Targets

No targets - full marks awarded.

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Q2.8b Explain what is meant by 'Parliamentary Sovereignty'. 1/3

Needs Work

Your Answer

people from outside parliament cannot include themselves and go into parliament to follow their points and view. is a single body and cannot be intervened with or controlled by single individuals. This means  Impact: This correctly identifies the key impact of sovereignty - that Parliament has the ultimate power to make any law it wishes.parliament can do as it please as long as the law gains a majority.

✅ Strengths

You understood a key consequence of parliamentary sovereignty - that Parliament can pass any law it chooses.

🎯 Targets

Your answer needs a clear structure. Start with a definition (Point): Parliament is the supreme legal authority. Then explain this (Explanation): no other body, like the courts, can overrule its laws.

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Candidate 4252

📋 Your Strengths & Targets

Read these carefully before answering the quiz below.

Q2.1a — Identify the voting system used for UK General Elections.

✅ Strengths

You have provided the correct and precise answer.

🎯 Targets

No targets - full marks awarded.

Q2.1b — Explain one criticism of this system regarding 'wasted votes'.

✅ Strengths

You correctly identified the key term 'wasted votes' from the question.

🎯 Targets

Explain what a 'wasted vote' is (a vote for a losing candidate).
State a clear impact, such as this system leading to voter apathy or disillusionment.

Q2.3b — Explain why some people choose to abstain from voting.

✅ Strengths

You identified a valid reason for abstention (apathy) and provided a good explanation for it (lack of political literacy).

🎯 Targets

To gain the final mark, you must state the impact of this abstention, for example, that it leads to low voter turnout.

Q2.4b — Explain the role of the 'Shadow Cabinet'.

✅ Strengths

You have correctly identified the main function of the Shadow Cabinet, which is to scrutinise the government.

🎯 Targets

To develop your answer, explain *how* they do this (e.g., by shadowing specific departments) and what the *impact* is (e.g., exposing mistakes or presenting an alternative).

Q2.5b — Suggest three distinct parts of the 'Executive' branch of government.

✅ Strengths

You have correctly identified two distinct parts of the Executive by giving examples of a Government Department and a member of the Cabinet.

🎯 Targets

To get full marks, you needed a third distinct part. The main parts are the PM/Cabinet, Government Departments, and the Civil Service.

Q2.7b — Suggest three powers that have been devolved to the Scottish Parliament.

✅ Strengths

You correctly identified two powers that are devolved to Scotland: education and agriculture.

🎯 Targets

Ensure you only list devolved powers. Immigration and defence are key examples of powers that are 'reserved' for the UK Parliament.

Q2.9a — Identify one specific role of the Chancellor of the Exchequer.

✅ Strengths

You have identified a key function of the Chancellor related to public money.

🎯 Targets

For greater precision, use key terms like 'sets the Budget' or 'manages the economy'.

Q2.9b — Suggest two taxes that provide revenue for the central government.

✅ Strengths

You have correctly identified two valid taxes that provide revenue for the central government.

🎯 Targets

No targets - full marks awarded.

Q2.9c — Identify the government department responsible for collecting tax.

✅ Strengths

You have identified the correct government minister for the economy.

🎯 Targets

The question asks for the government *department* that collects tax, which is HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC).

✅ Full Annotated Feedback

Q2.1a Identify the voting system used for UK General Elections. 1/1

Good

Your Answer

Correct. This is the precise name of the voting system used in UK General Elections.First past the post

✅ Strengths

You have provided the correct and precise answer.

🎯 Targets

No targets - full marks awarded.

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Q2.1b Explain one criticism of this system regarding 'wasted votes'. 1/3

Needs Work

Your Answer

One criticism is if we used proportional representation all votes would matter Point identified (1 mark). You have correctly identified the concept of 'wasted votes'.also votes that are wasted detract the point of democracy.

✅ Strengths

You correctly identified the key term 'wasted votes' from the question.

🎯 Targets

Explain what a 'wasted vote' is (a vote for a losing candidate).
State a clear impact, such as this system leading to voter apathy or disillusionment.

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Q2.3b Explain why some people choose to abstain from voting. 2/3

Developing

Your Answer

Point identified (1 mark). This is a clear example of political apathy.Some people abstain as they may think politics gives a new general doesn't affect them Explanation developed (1 mark). This provides a valid reason for why someone might feel politics doesn't affect them.or this could be a result of a lack of political literacy. This is most common in young people.

✅ Strengths

You identified a valid reason for abstention (apathy) and provided a good explanation for it (lack of political literacy).

🎯 Targets

To gain the final mark, you must state the impact of this abstention, for example, that it leads to low voter turnout.

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Q2.4b Explain the role of the 'Shadow Cabinet'. 1/3

Needs Work

Your Answer

Point identified (1 mark). 'Critique' and 'holding them to account' correctly identifies the role of scrutiny.The role of the Shadow Cabinet is to freely critique front benchers holding them to account for their actions.

✅ Strengths

You have correctly identified the main function of the Shadow Cabinet, which is to scrutinise the government.

🎯 Targets

To develop your answer, explain *how* they do this (e.g., by shadowing specific departments) and what the *impact* is (e.g., exposing mistakes or presenting an alternative).

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Q2.5b Suggest three distinct parts of the 'Executive' branch of government. 2/3

Developing

Your Answer

Valid example of a Government Department (Ministry of Defence). This counts as one part.The defence millitary, Valid example of a member of the Cabinet. This counts as a second distinct part.chancel- of the exchecour and Social care.

✅ Strengths

You have correctly identified two distinct parts of the Executive by giving examples of a Government Department and a member of the Cabinet.

🎯 Targets

To get full marks, you needed a third distinct part. The main parts are the PM/Cabinet, Government Departments, and the Civil Service.

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Q2.7b Suggest three powers that have been devolved to the Scottish Parliament. 2/3

Developing

Your Answer

Immigration, power Correct (1 mark). Education is a devolved power.and their education Correct (1 mark). Agriculture is a devolved power.and agriculture this is too hard

✅ Strengths

You correctly identified two powers that are devolved to Scotland: education and agriculture.

🎯 Targets

Ensure you only list devolved powers. Immigration and defence are key examples of powers that are 'reserved' for the UK Parliament.

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Q2.9a Identify one specific role of the Chancellor of the Exchequer. 1/1

Good

Your Answer

Correct (1 mark). This is a valid description of the Chancellor's role in managing public finances and setting the Budget.Controls money generated by taxes.

✅ Strengths

You have identified a key function of the Chancellor related to public money.

🎯 Targets

For greater precision, use key terms like 'sets the Budget' or 'manages the economy'.

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Q2.9b Suggest two taxes that provide revenue for the central government. 2/2

Good

Your Answer

Correct (1 mark).Income tax Correct (1 mark). Vehicle Excise Duty (road tax) is a central government tax.and road tax.

✅ Strengths

You have correctly identified two valid taxes that provide revenue for the central government.

🎯 Targets

No targets - full marks awarded.

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Q2.9c Identify the government department responsible for collecting tax. 0/1

Needs Work

Your Answer

Chancellor of the exchequer.

✅ Strengths

You have identified the correct government minister for the economy.

🎯 Targets

The question asks for the government *department* that collects tax, which is HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC).

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Candidate 4253

📋 Your Strengths & Targets

Read these carefully before answering the quiz below.

Q2.1a — Identify the voting system used for UK General Elections.

✅ Strengths

Your answer is accurate and concise.

🎯 Targets

No targets - full marks awarded.

Q2.1b — Explain one criticism of this system regarding 'wasted votes'.

✅ Strengths

N/A - question was not attempted.

🎯 Targets

You must attempt all questions to maximise your marks.
To answer this, you needed to explain what a 'wasted vote' is (a vote for a losing candidate) and its impact (e.g., making voters feel their vote doesn't matter).

Q2.3b — Explain why some people choose to abstain from voting.

✅ Strengths

You identified a valid and relevant reason for voter abstention.
You provided a clear explanation of your point.

🎯 Targets

To gain the final mark, you need to explain the wider impact. For example, the impact of many people not voting due to poor political literacy is that election turnouts are lower.

Q2.4b — Explain the role of the 'Shadow Cabinet'.

✅ Strengths

You correctly identified the main role of the Shadow Cabinet.
Your use of a specific example to explain your point was very effective.

🎯 Targets

To get full marks, explain the impact of this scrutiny. For example, by 'making sure the minister is doing their job', they expose mistakes and hold the government to account.

Q2.5b — Suggest three distinct parts of the 'Executive' branch of government.

✅ Strengths

N/A - question was not attempted.

🎯 Targets

You must attempt all questions to maximise your marks.
The Executive is the branch that 'runs' the country. You could have named the Prime Minister, the Cabinet, or the Civil Service.

Q2.7b — Suggest three powers that have been devolved to the Scottish Parliament.

✅ Strengths

N/A - question was not attempted.

🎯 Targets

You must attempt all questions to maximise your marks.
Devolved powers are responsibilities passed from the UK Parliament to Scotland. You could have suggested areas like Education, Health, or Policing.

Q2.9a — Identify one specific role of the Chancellor of the Exchequer.

✅ Strengths

You have the correct general idea that the role relates to the country's finances.

🎯 Targets

Your answer needs to be more specific. A key, specific role of the Chancellor is to set the government's annual Budget.

Q2.9b — Suggest two taxes that provide revenue for the central government.

✅ Strengths

N/A - question was not attempted.

🎯 Targets

You must attempt all questions to maximise your marks.
You could have named any two valid UK taxes, such as Income Tax, VAT, or Corporation Tax.

Q2.9c — Identify the government department responsible for collecting tax.

✅ Strengths

N/A - question was not attempted.

🎯 Targets

You must attempt all questions to maximise your marks.
The specific department is HM Revenue and Customs, often abbreviated to HMRC.

✅ Full Annotated Feedback

Q2.1a Identify the voting system used for UK General Elections. 1/1

Good

Your Answer

Correct answer identified, matching the mark scheme.First past the post

✅ Strengths

Your answer is accurate and concise.

🎯 Targets

No targets - full marks awarded.

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Q2.1b Explain one criticism of this system regarding 'wasted votes'. 0/3

Needs Work

Your Answer

✅ Strengths

N/A - question was not attempted.

🎯 Targets

You must attempt all questions to maximise your marks.
To answer this, you needed to explain what a 'wasted vote' is (a vote for a losing candidate) and its impact (e.g., making voters feel their vote doesn't matter).

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Q2.3b Explain why some people choose to abstain from voting. 2/3

Developing

Your Answer

Point: A valid reason for abstention is identified (1 mark).One reason why people don't vote is a lack of political literacy. Explanation: You have clearly explained what your point means (1 mark).This means that they don't fully understand how politics work so they choose to not vote. all together. For example, not knowing what who is all together. For example, not knowing what stands for.

✅ Strengths

You identified a valid and relevant reason for voter abstention.
You provided a clear explanation of your point.

🎯 Targets

To gain the final mark, you need to explain the wider impact. For example, the impact of many people not voting due to poor political literacy is that election turnouts are lower.

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Q2.4b Explain the role of the 'Shadow Cabinet'. 2/3

Developing

Your Answer

Point: This identifies the role of scrutiny, which is correct (1 mark).One role of the shadow cabinet is to watch other (shadow) the actual cabinet. Explanation: This is an excellent, specific example which explains how the Shadow Cabinet performs its role (1 mark).For example, the shadow minister of education will make sure the actual minister of education is doing their job.

✅ Strengths

You correctly identified the main role of the Shadow Cabinet.
Your use of a specific example to explain your point was very effective.

🎯 Targets

To get full marks, explain the impact of this scrutiny. For example, by 'making sure the minister is doing their job', they expose mistakes and hold the government to account.

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Q2.5b Suggest three distinct parts of the 'Executive' branch of government. 0/3

Needs Work

Your Answer

✅ Strengths

N/A - question was not attempted.

🎯 Targets

You must attempt all questions to maximise your marks.
The Executive is the branch that 'runs' the country. You could have named the Prime Minister, the Cabinet, or the Civil Service.

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Q2.7b Suggest three powers that have been devolved to the Scottish Parliament. 0/3

Needs Work

Your Answer

✅ Strengths

N/A - question was not attempted.

🎯 Targets

You must attempt all questions to maximise your marks.
Devolved powers are responsibilities passed from the UK Parliament to Scotland. You could have suggested areas like Education, Health, or Policing.

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Q2.9a Identify one specific role of the Chancellor of the Exchequer. 0/1

Needs Work

Your Answer

Make sure countries money are spent accordingly

✅ Strengths

You have the correct general idea that the role relates to the country's finances.

🎯 Targets

Your answer needs to be more specific. A key, specific role of the Chancellor is to set the government's annual Budget.

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Q2.9b Suggest two taxes that provide revenue for the central government. 0/2

Needs Work

Your Answer

✅ Strengths

N/A - question was not attempted.

🎯 Targets

You must attempt all questions to maximise your marks.
You could have named any two valid UK taxes, such as Income Tax, VAT, or Corporation Tax.

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Q2.9c Identify the government department responsible for collecting tax. 0/1

Needs Work

Your Answer

✅ Strengths

N/A - question was not attempted.

🎯 Targets

You must attempt all questions to maximise your marks.
The specific department is HM Revenue and Customs, often abbreviated to HMRC.

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Candidate 4279

📋 Your Strengths & Targets

Read these carefully before answering the quiz below.

Q2.1b — Explain one criticism of this system regarding 'wasted votes'.

✅ Strengths

You have attempted to explain a criticism of the voting system.

🎯 Targets

Your answer needs to focus on the definition of a 'wasted vote'. Explain that votes for losing candidates do not count towards the result, which can make voters feel their participation is pointless.

Q2.3b — Explain why some people choose to abstain from voting.

✅ Strengths

You have clearly explained a key reason for voter abstention.

🎯 Targets

To gain the final mark, you need to state the wider impact of this belief. For example, explain that this leads to lower overall voter turnout.

Q2.4a — Identify the title given to the second largest party in the House of Commons.

✅ Strengths

You have identified the correct concept.

🎯 Targets

You must use the precise key term required by the specification, which is 'The Official Opposition'.

Q2.4b — Explain the role of the 'Shadow Cabinet'.

✅ Strengths

You have correctly identified the main purpose of the Shadow Cabinet, which is to challenge the government.

🎯 Targets

To improve, explain *how* they do this (e.g., each Shadow Minister marks a specific government minister) and what the *impact* of this is (e.g., holding the government to account and presenting an alternative).

Q2.5b — Suggest three distinct parts of the 'Executive' branch of government.

✅ Strengths

You have correctly identified the three branches of government.

🎯 Targets

Read the question carefully. It asks for three *parts* of the Executive branch itself, not the three separate branches of government.

Q2.7b — Suggest three powers that have been devolved to the Scottish Parliament.

✅ Strengths

You correctly identified 'Education' as a devolved power.

🎯 Targets

Be careful to distinguish between devolved and reserved powers; 'Defence' is reserved for the UK Parliament. Avoid vague terms like 'Public Services' and instead name specific areas like Health or Transport.

Q2.9a — Identify one specific role of the Chancellor of the Exchequer.

✅ Strengths

This is a good, detailed description of the Chancellor's role in setting the budget.

🎯 Targets

No targets - full marks.

Q2.9b — Suggest two taxes that provide revenue for the central government.

✅ Strengths

You have correctly identified two taxes that provide revenue for the central government.

🎯 Targets

Be careful to distinguish between central and local taxes. Council Tax is collected by and for local councils.

Q2.9c — Identify the government department responsible for collecting tax.

✅ Strengths

You attempted to name a part of the government structure.

🎯 Targets

This answer is not the name of a government department. The specific department responsible for tax collection is HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC).

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Q2.1b Explain one criticism of this system regarding 'wasted votes'. 0/3

Needs Work

Your Answer

It means that people may vote for the sake of voting and not for their actual opinion.

✅ Strengths

You have attempted to explain a criticism of the voting system.

🎯 Targets

Your answer needs to focus on the definition of a 'wasted vote'. Explain that votes for losing candidates do not count towards the result, which can make voters feel their participation is pointless.

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Q2.3b Explain why some people choose to abstain from voting. 2/3

Developing

Your Answer

This is a well-developed point that covers both the reason (distrust/apathy) and the explanation (belief that voting changes nothing). 2 marks awarded.Because they believe that their vote does not influence the decisions made in Parliament.

✅ Strengths

You have clearly explained a key reason for voter abstention.

🎯 Targets

To gain the final mark, you need to state the wider impact of this belief. For example, explain that this leads to lower overall voter turnout.

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Q2.4a Identify the title given to the second largest party in the House of Commons. 0/1

Needs Work

Your Answer

Opposition Party

✅ Strengths

You have identified the correct concept.

🎯 Targets

You must use the precise key term required by the specification, which is 'The Official Opposition'.

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Q2.4b Explain the role of the 'Shadow Cabinet'. 1/3

Needs Work

Your Answer

Point: This correctly identifies the role of scrutiny. 1 mark awarded.To challenge the decisions of the main cabinet , the party that are in power as they are the political OPPOSITION.

✅ Strengths

You have correctly identified the main purpose of the Shadow Cabinet, which is to challenge the government.

🎯 Targets

To improve, explain *how* they do this (e.g., each Shadow Minister marks a specific government minister) and what the *impact* of this is (e.g., holding the government to account and presenting an alternative).

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Q2.5b Suggest three distinct parts of the 'Executive' branch of government. 0/3

Needs Work

Your Answer

Legislature
Judiciary
Executive

✅ Strengths

You have correctly identified the three branches of government.

🎯 Targets

Read the question carefully. It asks for three *parts* of the Executive branch itself, not the three separate branches of government.

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Q2.7b Suggest three powers that have been devolved to the Scottish Parliament. 1/3

Needs Work

Your Answer

Correct. Education is a devolved power. 1 mark.Education 
Defence 
Public Services

✅ Strengths

You correctly identified 'Education' as a devolved power.

🎯 Targets

Be careful to distinguish between devolved and reserved powers; 'Defence' is reserved for the UK Parliament. Avoid vague terms like 'Public Services' and instead name specific areas like Health or Transport.

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Q2.9a Identify one specific role of the Chancellor of the Exchequer. 1/1

Good

Your Answer

This is a clear description of setting the government's Budget, which is a key role of the Chancellor. 1 mark awarded.They calculate the total amount of tax collect and to fund different amounts of money to different sections of the country.

✅ Strengths

This is a good, detailed description of the Chancellor's role in setting the budget.

🎯 Targets

No targets - full marks.

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Q2.9b Suggest two taxes that provide revenue for the central government. 2/2

Good

Your Answer

Correct. Insurance Premium Tax is a central government tax. 1 mark.Insurance tax Correct. Business rates or Corporation Tax are central government taxes. 1 mark. business tax 
Inheritance tax
council tax

✅ Strengths

You have correctly identified two taxes that provide revenue for the central government.

🎯 Targets

Be careful to distinguish between central and local taxes. Council Tax is collected by and for local councils.

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Q2.9c Identify the government department responsible for collecting tax. 0/1

Needs Work

Your Answer

Secretary States of Department

✅ Strengths

You attempted to name a part of the government structure.

🎯 Targets

This answer is not the name of a government department. The specific department responsible for tax collection is HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC).

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Candidate 4293

📋 Your Strengths & Targets

Read these carefully before answering the quiz below.

Q2.1a — Identify the voting system used for UK General Elections.

✅ Strengths

You have attempted the question.

🎯 Targets

You need to learn the key terms for different voting systems. The correct answer is First Past The Post (FPTP).

Q2.1b — Explain one criticism of this system regarding 'wasted votes'.

✅ Strengths

You have correctly explained the concept of votes for a losing candidate not counting.

🎯 Targets

To gain full marks, you must link your explanation to a clear impact, such as voters feeling their vote is pointless, which can lead to voter apathy.

Q2.4a — Identify the title given to the second largest party in the House of Commons.

✅ Strengths

You have correctly identified a political party that is often the main opposition party.

🎯 Targets

The question asks for the official *title* given to the second largest party, not an example of one. The correct title is 'The Official Opposition'.

Q2.4b — Explain the role of the 'Shadow Cabinet'.

✅ Strengths

You have correctly identified the fundamental role of the Shadow Cabinet is to oppose the government.

🎯 Targets

To improve, you need to explain *how* they do this. For example, each Shadow Minister scrutinises the work of their opposite number in the government to expose flaws.

Q2.5a — Identify the Monarch's role in the 'State Opening of Parliament'.

✅ Strengths

You attempted the question.

🎯 Targets

Your answer needs to be more specific. The Monarch's key constitutional role at the State Opening is to read the King's/Queen's Speech, which has been written by the government.

Q2.5b — Suggest three distinct parts of the 'Executive' branch of government.

✅ Strengths

You correctly identified two key parts of the Executive branch: the Cabinet and one of its senior members.

🎯 Targets

Be careful not to confuse the branches of government. Backbench MPs are part of the Legislature. A third correct answer would have been the Civil Service.

Q2.6a — Identify the difference between a Green Paper and a White Paper.

✅ Strengths

You attempted the question.

🎯 Targets

You need to revise the legislative process. A Green Paper is a consultation document with initial ideas, while a White Paper contains firm government proposals for a new law.

Q2.6b — Explain why the 'Committee Stage' is important for scrutiny of legislation.

✅ Strengths

You attempted the question.

🎯 Targets

Your answer is too brief. You need to explain that this stage involves a small group of MPs examining the bill line-by-line to find errors or loopholes.

Q2.9a — Identify one specific role of the Chancellor of the Exchequer.

✅ Strengths

You attempted the question.

🎯 Targets

You have confused the role of the Chancellor with another role, perhaps the Speaker or party whips. The Chancellor is responsible for the nation's finances and setting the Budget.

Q2.9b — Suggest two taxes that provide revenue for the central government.

✅ Strengths

You correctly identified 'Car tax' as a tax that provides revenue for the central government.

🎯 Targets

'House tax' is incorrect as this refers to Council Tax, which funds local authorities. You need to name taxes that fund central government, such as Income Tax or VAT.

Q2.9c — Identify the government department responsible for collecting tax.

✅ Strengths

You have identified the body that makes laws about tax.

🎯 Targets

The question asks which department *collects* tax. The correct answer is the government department HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC).

✅ Full Annotated Feedback

Q2.1a Identify the voting system used for UK General Elections. 0/1

Needs Work

Your Answer

referendum

✅ Strengths

You have attempted the question.

🎯 Targets

You need to learn the key terms for different voting systems. The correct answer is First Past The Post (FPTP).

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Q2.1b Explain one criticism of this system regarding 'wasted votes'. 1/3

Needs Work

Your Answer

Mark awarded (1/3): This is a valid explanation of how votes for losing candidates do not count towards the result.people vote for a party hoping for something to win however loses because another party has more seats. Can cause arguments in the community.

✅ Strengths

You have correctly explained the concept of votes for a losing candidate not counting.

🎯 Targets

To gain full marks, you must link your explanation to a clear impact, such as voters feeling their vote is pointless, which can lead to voter apathy.

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Q2.4a Identify the title given to the second largest party in the House of Commons. 0/1

Needs Work

Your Answer

Labour

✅ Strengths

You have correctly identified a political party that is often the main opposition party.

🎯 Targets

The question asks for the official *title* given to the second largest party, not an example of one. The correct title is 'The Official Opposition'.

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Q2.4b Explain the role of the 'Shadow Cabinet'. 1/3

Needs Work

Your Answer

Mark awarded (1/3): This correctly identifies the basic point that the Shadow Cabinet's role is to oppose and scrutinise the government.To oppose as potentially counter the cabinet. They have a free voice however the cabinet does not.

✅ Strengths

You have correctly identified the fundamental role of the Shadow Cabinet is to oppose the government.

🎯 Targets

To improve, you need to explain *how* they do this. For example, each Shadow Minister scrutinises the work of their opposite number in the government to expose flaws.

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Q2.5a Identify the Monarch's role in the 'State Opening of Parliament'. 0/1

Needs Work

Your Answer

Maintain balance

✅ Strengths

You attempted the question.

🎯 Targets

Your answer needs to be more specific. The Monarch's key constitutional role at the State Opening is to read the King's/Queen's Speech, which has been written by the government.

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Q2.5b Suggest three distinct parts of the 'Executive' branch of government. 2/3

Developing

Your Answer

Mark awarded (1/3): The Chancellor is a senior member of the Cabinet, which is part of the Executive.• Chancellor of the exchequer • MP Backbenchers Mark awarded (2/3): The Cabinet is a core part of the Executive.• Cabinet

✅ Strengths

You correctly identified two key parts of the Executive branch: the Cabinet and one of its senior members.

🎯 Targets

Be careful not to confuse the branches of government. Backbench MPs are part of the Legislature. A third correct answer would have been the Civil Service.

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Q2.6a Identify the difference between a Green Paper and a White Paper. 0/2

Needs Work

Your Answer

green paper takes down names of those above 18.

✅ Strengths

You attempted the question.

🎯 Targets

You need to revise the legislative process. A Green Paper is a consultation document with initial ideas, while a White Paper contains firm government proposals for a new law.

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Q2.6b Explain why the 'Committee Stage' is important for scrutiny of legislation. 0/2

Needs Work

Your Answer

Impartial few

✅ Strengths

You attempted the question.

🎯 Targets

Your answer is too brief. You need to explain that this stage involves a small group of MPs examining the bill line-by-line to find errors or loopholes.

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Q2.9a Identify one specific role of the Chancellor of the Exchequer. 0/1

Needs Work

Your Answer

Solve civil disputes between MPs

✅ Strengths

You attempted the question.

🎯 Targets

You have confused the role of the Chancellor with another role, perhaps the Speaker or party whips. The Chancellor is responsible for the nation's finances and setting the Budget.

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Q2.9b Suggest two taxes that provide revenue for the central government. 1/2

Developing

Your Answer

Mark awarded (1/2): This is a valid example (Vehicle Excise Duty) of a tax that provides revenue for central government.• Car tax • House tax

✅ Strengths

You correctly identified 'Car tax' as a tax that provides revenue for the central government.

🎯 Targets

'House tax' is incorrect as this refers to Council Tax, which funds local authorities. You need to name taxes that fund central government, such as Income Tax or VAT.

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Q2.9c Identify the government department responsible for collecting tax. 0/1

Needs Work

Your Answer

Parliament

✅ Strengths

You have identified the body that makes laws about tax.

🎯 Targets

The question asks which department *collects* tax. The correct answer is the government department HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC).

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Candidate 4304

📋 Your Strengths & Targets

Read these carefully before answering the quiz below.

Q2.1a — Identify the voting system used for UK General Elections.

✅ Strengths

Correct and precise answer.

🎯 Targets

No targets — full marks.

Q2.1b — Explain one criticism of this system regarding 'wasted votes'.

✅ Strengths

You have correctly identified the basic concept of a 'wasted vote'.

🎯 Targets

To gain full marks, you need to explain the impact this has, for example, that it can lead to voter apathy as people feel their vote is pointless.

Q2.2a — Suggest two advantages of using Proportional Representation.

✅ Strengths

You attempted the question.

🎯 Targets

You need to provide two distinct advantages. For example, PR systems result in fewer wasted votes and allow smaller parties a fairer chance of winning seats.

Q2.2b — Identify one type of election in the UK that uses a proportional system and name the system used.

✅ Strengths

You attempted the question.

🎯 Targets

Your answer is incorrect. You need to name a specific UK election (e.g., for the Scottish Parliament) and the proportional system it uses (e.g., Additional Member System).

Q2.4a — Identify the title given to the second largest party in the House of Commons.

✅ Strengths

It is important to attempt every question, even if you are unsure.

🎯 Targets

The correct answer is 'The Official Opposition'.

Q2.4b — Explain the role of the 'Shadow Cabinet'.

✅ Strengths

You have correctly identified the core function of the Shadow Cabinet.

🎯 Targets

To improve, explain *how* they do this. For example, each Shadow Minister is responsible for a specific government department to expose flaws in policy.

Q2.5a — Identify the Monarch's role in the 'State Opening of Parliament'.

✅ Strengths

You have identified a correct role of the Monarch in the political system (Royal Assent).

🎯 Targets

You must read the question carefully. The Monarch's role during the 'State Opening of Parliament' is to read the King's/Queen's Speech.

Q2.5b — Suggest three distinct parts of the 'Executive' branch of government.

✅ Strengths

You attempted the question.

🎯 Targets

Your answer confuses different branches of government and political systems. The Executive branch includes the Prime Minister, the Cabinet, and the Civil Service.

Q2.7a — Identify the term used for transferring power from Westminster to Scotland, Wales, and NI.

✅ Strengths

Correct and precise answer.

🎯 Targets

No targets — full marks.

Q2.7b — Suggest three powers that have been devolved to the Scottish Parliament.

✅ Strengths

You have correctly identified one devolved power (Environment).

🎯 Targets

Be more specific and ensure you know the difference between devolved and reserved powers. Key devolved powers include health, education, and policing.

✅ Full Annotated Feedback

Q2.1a Identify the voting system used for UK General Elections. 1/1

Good

Your Answer

Correct. This is the accepted acronym for the voting system used in UK General Elections.FPTP

✅ Strengths

Correct and precise answer.

🎯 Targets

No targets — full marks.

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Q2.1b Explain one criticism of this system regarding 'wasted votes'. 1/3

Needs Work

Your Answer

This correctly explains that votes for losing candidates do not count towards the result. This is a valid explanation for one mark.If people vote for opposition party and lose the election there vote don't mind another day

✅ Strengths

You have correctly identified the basic concept of a 'wasted vote'.

🎯 Targets

To gain full marks, you need to explain the impact this has, for example, that it can lead to voter apathy as people feel their vote is pointless.

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Q2.2a Suggest two advantages of using Proportional Representation. 0/2

Needs Work

Your Answer

The

✅ Strengths

You attempted the question.

🎯 Targets

You need to provide two distinct advantages. For example, PR systems result in fewer wasted votes and allow smaller parties a fairer chance of winning seats.

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Q2.2b Identify one type of election in the UK that uses a proportional system and name the system used. 0/2

Needs Work

Your Answer

Presidential

✅ Strengths

You attempted the question.

🎯 Targets

Your answer is incorrect. You need to name a specific UK election (e.g., for the Scottish Parliament) and the proportional system it uses (e.g., Additional Member System).

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Q2.4a Identify the title given to the second largest party in the House of Commons. 0/1

Needs Work

Your Answer

✅ Strengths

It is important to attempt every question, even if you are unsure.

🎯 Targets

The correct answer is 'The Official Opposition'.

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Q2.4b Explain the role of the 'Shadow Cabinet'. 1/3

Needs Work

Your Answer

The Shadow Cabinet is the cabinet but is the political party which is not in power and  This correctly identifies the main role of the Shadow Cabinet, which is to scrutinise and criticise the government. This is a valid point for one mark.they provide criticism to the cabinet.

✅ Strengths

You have correctly identified the core function of the Shadow Cabinet.

🎯 Targets

To improve, explain *how* they do this. For example, each Shadow Minister is responsible for a specific government department to expose flaws in policy.

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Q2.5a Identify the Monarch's role in the 'State Opening of Parliament'. 0/1

Needs Work

Your Answer

Sign off on bill and approve them

✅ Strengths

You have identified a correct role of the Monarch in the political system (Royal Assent).

🎯 Targets

You must read the question carefully. The Monarch's role during the 'State Opening of Parliament' is to read the King's/Queen's Speech.

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Q2.5b Suggest three distinct parts of the 'Executive' branch of government. 0/3

Needs Work

Your Answer

President  which is  Judgement

✅ Strengths

You attempted the question.

🎯 Targets

Your answer confuses different branches of government and political systems. The Executive branch includes the Prime Minister, the Cabinet, and the Civil Service.

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Q2.7a Identify the term used for transferring power from Westminster to Scotland, Wales, and NI. 1/1

Good

Your Answer

Correct. This is the precise term for the transfer of power to devolved assemblies.Devolution

✅ Strengths

Correct and precise answer.

🎯 Targets

No targets — full marks.

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Q2.7b Suggest three powers that have been devolved to the Scottish Parliament. 1/3

Needs Work

Your Answer

Military Correct. The environment is a devolved power.
Environment 
and economics

✅ Strengths

You have correctly identified one devolved power (Environment).

🎯 Targets

Be more specific and ensure you know the difference between devolved and reserved powers. Key devolved powers include health, education, and policing.

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Candidate 20876

📋 Your Strengths & Targets

Read these carefully before answering the quiz below.

Q2.1a — Identify the voting system used for UK General Elections.

✅ Strengths

A correct and precise answer.

🎯 Targets

No targets - full marks awarded.

Q2.1b — Explain one criticism of this system regarding 'wasted votes'.

✅ Strengths

You have clearly explained how the FPTP system works and identified a valid negative impact on voters.

🎯 Targets

The question gives you the point ('wasted votes'). Your answer explains this concept well, but to ensure full marks, you could start by defining the term itself.

Q2.3a — Identify the document a party publishes before an election containing their policies.

✅ Strengths

A correct and precise answer.

🎯 Targets

No targets - full marks awarded.

Q2.4a — Identify the title given to the second largest party in the House of Commons.

✅ Strengths

You correctly identified the role of the second largest party.

🎯 Targets

For full precision in future answers, use the full title: 'His Majesty's Official Opposition'.

Q2.4b — Explain the role of the 'Shadow Cabinet'.

✅ Strengths

You correctly identified that the main role of the Shadow Cabinet is to scrutinise the government.

🎯 Targets

To develop your answer, explain *how* they do this (e.g., each Shadow Minister marks a specific government minister) and what the *impact* is (e.g., to expose government failures and present an alternative).

Q2.6a — Identify the difference between a Green Paper and a White Paper.

✅ Strengths

You have correctly identified the purpose of a Green Paper.

🎯 Targets

Your definition of a White Paper is incorrect. You need to state that it contains firm, formal proposals for a new law, which is the key difference.

Q2.7a — Identify the term used for transferring power from Westminster to Scotland, Wales, and NI.

✅ Strengths

A correct and precise answer.

🎯 Targets

No targets - full marks awarded.

Q2.7b — Suggest three powers that have been devolved to the Scottish Parliament.

✅ Strengths

Excellent recall of three distinct and correct devolved powers.

🎯 Targets

No targets - full marks awarded.

Q2.8a — Identify one way Parliament checks the work of Government ministers.

✅ Strengths

You correctly described a valid method of scrutiny.

🎯 Targets

Be careful with your terminology. 'Rule of law' is a different constitutional principle. The specific name for this activity is 'Question Time'.

Q2.8b — Explain what is meant by 'Parliamentary Sovereignty'.

✅ Strengths

You have correctly identified two key features of parliamentary sovereignty: its supreme authority and its power to make any law.

🎯 Targets

To gain the final mark, you needed to explain that no other body, such as the courts or the monarch, can overrule an Act of Parliament.

Q2.9c — Identify the government department responsible for collecting tax.

✅ Strengths

You attempted the question.

🎯 Targets

Your answer confuses the title of a minister with the name of a government department. The specific department responsible for collecting taxes is HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC).

✅ Full Annotated Feedback

Q2.1a Identify the voting system used for UK General Elections. 1/1

Good

Your Answer

Correct. You have identified the voting system by both its acronym and its full name.FPTP - First - Past - the - Post.

✅ Strengths

A correct and precise answer.

🎯 Targets

No targets - full marks awarded.

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Q2.1b Explain one criticism of this system regarding 'wasted votes'. 2/3

Developing

Your Answer

Mark awarded for explaining the mechanism of wasted votes: votes for losing candidates do not count towards the result.Every constituency the people vote for MPs to represent them. However, only one MP gets to win in each constituency to sit in parliament. This means that not all people votes with Mark awarded for identifying a valid impact. This is a clear consequence of votes being 'wasted'. which means their opinions may not be heard.

✅ Strengths

You have clearly explained how the FPTP system works and identified a valid negative impact on voters.

🎯 Targets

The question gives you the point ('wasted votes'). Your answer explains this concept well, but to ensure full marks, you could start by defining the term itself.

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Q2.3a Identify the document a party publishes before an election containing their policies. 1/1

Good

Your Answer

Correct.Manifesto

✅ Strengths

A correct and precise answer.

🎯 Targets

No targets - full marks awarded.

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Q2.4a Identify the title given to the second largest party in the House of Commons. 1/1

Good

Your Answer

Correct. While the full title is 'The Official Opposition', this is sufficient for the mark.Opposition

✅ Strengths

You correctly identified the role of the second largest party.

🎯 Targets

For full precision in future answers, use the full title: 'His Majesty's Official Opposition'.

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Q2.4b Explain the role of the 'Shadow Cabinet'. 1/3

Needs Work

Your Answer

Mark awarded for identifying the key point of scrutiny.Are to scrutinise and keep in check of the cabinet of who is in power.  The MPs of the shadow cabinet are from the opposition (second party in power). They also scrutinise to the main cabinet.

✅ Strengths

You correctly identified that the main role of the Shadow Cabinet is to scrutinise the government.

🎯 Targets

To develop your answer, explain *how* they do this (e.g., each Shadow Minister marks a specific government minister) and what the *impact* is (e.g., to expose government failures and present an alternative).

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Q2.6a Identify the difference between a Green Paper and a White Paper. 1/2

Developing

Your Answer

Mark awarded. This correctly identifies a Green Paper as a consultation document containing initial ideas.Green Paper is a list of ideas  generated by a group of MPs (not been heard in parliament)  White Paper list of ideas heard in house of commons

✅ Strengths

You have correctly identified the purpose of a Green Paper.

🎯 Targets

Your definition of a White Paper is incorrect. You need to state that it contains firm, formal proposals for a new law, which is the key difference.

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Q2.7a Identify the term used for transferring power from Westminster to Scotland, Wales, and NI. 1/1

Good

Your Answer

Correct.Devolution

✅ Strengths

A correct and precise answer.

🎯 Targets

No targets - full marks awarded.

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Q2.7b Suggest three powers that have been devolved to the Scottish Parliament. 3/3

Good

Your Answer

Correct (1).Education. Correct (2).Agriculture. Correct (3).Transportation.

✅ Strengths

Excellent recall of three distinct and correct devolved powers.

🎯 Targets

No targets - full marks awarded.

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Q2.8a Identify one way Parliament checks the work of Government ministers. 1/1

Good

Your Answer

Rule of law ( Mark awarded. This is a clear description of Question Time (e.g. PMQs), which is a valid way Parliament checks the government.they can scrutinise or question them during parliament sessions).

✅ Strengths

You correctly described a valid method of scrutiny.

🎯 Targets

Be careful with your terminology. 'Rule of law' is a different constitutional principle. The specific name for this activity is 'Question Time'.

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Q2.8b Explain what is meant by 'Parliamentary Sovereignty'. 2/3

Developing

Your Answer

Mark awarded for identifying the point about Parliament's supreme authority.Parliament is a single body that cannot be influenced or controlled by  and can make individual decisions. This means that  Mark awarded for identifying the impact: that Parliament can make or unmake any law.parliament can do what it pleases by passing any laws  (Able to follow laws after Brexit).

✅ Strengths

You have correctly identified two key features of parliamentary sovereignty: its supreme authority and its power to make any law.

🎯 Targets

To gain the final mark, you needed to explain that no other body, such as the courts or the monarch, can overrule an Act of Parliament.

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Q2.9c Identify the government department responsible for collecting tax. 0/1

Needs Work

Your Answer

Secretary states of department (cabinet).

✅ Strengths

You attempted the question.

🎯 Targets

Your answer confuses the title of a minister with the name of a government department. The specific department responsible for collecting taxes is HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC).

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Candidate 26418

📋 Your Strengths & Targets

Read these carefully before answering the quiz below.

Q2.1b — Explain one criticism of this system regarding 'wasted votes'.

✅ Strengths

You have attempted to explain a negative consequence of the voting system.

🎯 Targets

Your answer needs to be more precise. Explain the mechanism of 'wasted votes' – that votes for losing candidates do not contribute to the result – and then link this to a specific impact like voter apathy.

Q2.2a — Suggest two advantages of using Proportional Representation.

✅ Strengths

You have identified general positive outcomes of a democratic system.

🎯 Targets

Your answers must be specific to Proportional Representation. Name concrete advantages, such as 'fewer wasted votes' or 'smaller parties can gain seats'.

Q2.3b — Explain why some people choose to abstain from voting.

✅ Strengths

You have identified a reason why some voters might become disillusioned with politics.

🎯 Targets

Your answer confuses the concept of 'wasted votes' with the reasons for abstention. Focus on voter attitudes, such as apathy (not caring) or distrust (not trusting politicians).

Q2.5a — Identify the Monarch's role in the 'State Opening of Parliament'.

✅ Strengths

You have identified a real constitutional role of the monarch.

🎯 Targets

You have confused Royal Assent with the State Opening of Parliament. Ensure you know the specific roles for different parliamentary events.

Q2.5b — Suggest three distinct parts of the 'Executive' branch of government.

✅ Strengths

🎯 Targets

This question was not attempted. The Executive is the branch of government responsible for implementing policy and running the country.

Q2.6a — Identify the difference between a Green Paper and a White Paper.

✅ Strengths

🎯 Targets

This question was not attempted. You need to know the key stages of how a law is made, including these initial documents.

Q2.6b — Explain why the 'Committee Stage' is important for scrutiny of legislation.

✅ Strengths

🎯 Targets

This question was not attempted. Scrutiny is a key theme in this topic, and you should know how Parliament checks and improves legislation.

Q2.7a — Identify the term used for transferring power from Westminster to Scotland, Wales, and NI.

✅ Strengths

🎯 Targets

This question was not attempted. 'Devolution' is a key constitutional term you need to know.

Q2.7b — Suggest three powers that have been devolved to the Scottish Parliament.

✅ Strengths

You have correctly identified two distinct policy areas that are controlled by the Scottish Parliament.

🎯 Targets

To improve, state the devolved 'power' itself (e.g., 'Education') rather than the policy outcome (e.g., 'University is free').
The question asked for three powers, but you only provided two.

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Q2.1b Explain one criticism of this system regarding 'wasted votes'. 0/3

Needs Work

Your Answer

People argue that there votes are not taken seriously

✅ Strengths

You have attempted to explain a negative consequence of the voting system.

🎯 Targets

Your answer needs to be more precise. Explain the mechanism of 'wasted votes' – that votes for losing candidates do not contribute to the result – and then link this to a specific impact like voter apathy.

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Q2.2a Suggest two advantages of using Proportional Representation. 0/2

Needs Work

Your Answer

• Ideas are taken in 
• Voices are heard

✅ Strengths

You have identified general positive outcomes of a democratic system.

🎯 Targets

Your answers must be specific to Proportional Representation. Name concrete advantages, such as 'fewer wasted votes' or 'smaller parties can gain seats'.

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Q2.3b Explain why some people choose to abstain from voting. 0/3

Needs Work

Your Answer

• Some votes don't count 
• Not all votes are taken in

✅ Strengths

You have identified a reason why some voters might become disillusioned with politics.

🎯 Targets

Your answer confuses the concept of 'wasted votes' with the reasons for abstention. Focus on voter attitudes, such as apathy (not caring) or distrust (not trusting politicians).

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Q2.5a Identify the Monarch's role in the 'State Opening of Parliament'. 0/1

Needs Work

Your Answer

Signing off papers before put out to the public

✅ Strengths

You have identified a real constitutional role of the monarch.

🎯 Targets

You have confused Royal Assent with the State Opening of Parliament. Ensure you know the specific roles for different parliamentary events.

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Q2.5b Suggest three distinct parts of the 'Executive' branch of government. 0/3

Needs Work

Your Answer

✅ Strengths

🎯 Targets

This question was not attempted. The Executive is the branch of government responsible for implementing policy and running the country.

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Q2.6a Identify the difference between a Green Paper and a White Paper. 0/2

Needs Work

Your Answer

✅ Strengths

🎯 Targets

This question was not attempted. You need to know the key stages of how a law is made, including these initial documents.

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Q2.6b Explain why the 'Committee Stage' is important for scrutiny of legislation. 0/2

Needs Work

Your Answer

✅ Strengths

🎯 Targets

This question was not attempted. Scrutiny is a key theme in this topic, and you should know how Parliament checks and improves legislation.

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Q2.7a Identify the term used for transferring power from Westminster to Scotland, Wales, and NI. 0/1

Needs Work

Your Answer

✅ Strengths

🎯 Targets

This question was not attempted. 'Devolution' is a key constitutional term you need to know.

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Q2.7b Suggest three powers that have been devolved to the Scottish Parliament. 2/3

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Correct. This is a policy made possible by the devolved power over Education. Mark awarded.• University is free Correct. This is a policy made possible by devolved powers over elections in Scotland. Mark awarded.
• 16 year olds can vote

✅ Strengths

You have correctly identified two distinct policy areas that are controlled by the Scottish Parliament.

🎯 Targets

To improve, state the devolved 'power' itself (e.g., 'Education') rather than the policy outcome (e.g., 'University is free').
The question asked for three powers, but you only provided two.

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Q2.1a — Identify the voting system used for UK General Elections.

✅ Strengths

You correctly identified the voting system.

🎯 Targets

For full precision, try to use the complete name: 'First Past The Post' (FPTP).

Q2.1b — Explain one criticism of this system regarding 'wasted votes'.

✅ Strengths

You have correctly explained the basic concept of a wasted vote.

🎯 Targets

To get full marks, you need to explain the impact of this. For example, wasted votes can lead to voter apathy, where people feel their vote is pointless and decide not to vote at all.

Q2.3a — Identify the document a party publishes before an election containing their policies.

✅ Strengths

You correctly identified the document.

🎯 Targets

Pay close attention to the spelling of key terms. The correct spelling is 'manifesto'.

Q2.3b — Explain why some people choose to abstain from voting.

✅ Strengths

You have clearly identified and explained a valid reason why people abstain from voting.

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To gain the final mark, explain the overall impact of this apathy, such as it leading to low voter turnout, which can question the legitimacy of the elected government.

Q2.4a — Identify the title given to the second largest party in the House of Commons.

✅ Strengths

You have identified a key term that is related to the correct answer.

🎯 Targets

Be precise with your terminology. The 'Shadow Cabinet' is part of the 'Official Opposition', which is the correct answer.

Q2.4b — Explain the role of the 'Shadow Cabinet'.

✅ Strengths

You have a clear understanding that the Shadow Cabinet's role is to question and criticise the government.

🎯 Targets

To improve, explain the impact of this scrutiny. For example, by questioning the government, they can expose mistakes and hold them accountable to the public.

Q2.5a — Identify the Monarch's role in the 'State Opening of Parliament'.

✅ Strengths

You understand the symbolic nature of the event.

🎯 Targets

The question asks for the Monarch's specific action or role. The correct answer is that they read the King's/Queen's Speech.

Q2.5b — Suggest three distinct parts of the 'Executive' branch of government.

✅ Strengths

You correctly identified the Prime Minister and other ministers as part of the Executive.

🎯 Targets

Be careful to distinguish between the branches of government. The House of Commons and Lords are the Legislature. To get the third mark, you could have named the Civil Service.

Q2.8a — Identify one way Parliament checks the work of Government ministers.

✅ Strengths

You have identified the correct overall concept.

🎯 Targets

The question asks for a specific method or activity. An example would be Prime Minister's Questions (PMQs) or the work of Select Committees.

Q2.8b — Explain what is meant by 'Parliamentary Sovereignty'.

✅ Strengths

You have demonstrated a good general understanding of this complex concept.

🎯 Targets

Try to use more precise key terms. For example, instead of 'can do what they want', state that Parliament has 'supreme legal authority' and that 'no court can overrule its laws'.

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Q2.1a Identify the voting system used for UK General Elections. 1/1

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Correct. While the full name is 'First Past The Post', this is a commonly used and acceptable answer.Past the post

✅ Strengths

You correctly identified the voting system.

🎯 Targets

For full precision, try to use the complete name: 'First Past The Post' (FPTP).

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Q2.1b Explain one criticism of this system regarding 'wasted votes'. 1/3

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1 mark awarded. This is a good explanation of what a 'wasted vote' is.not all votes will make an impact  as it's more about which area votes for which party.

✅ Strengths

You have correctly explained the basic concept of a wasted vote.

🎯 Targets

To get full marks, you need to explain the impact of this. For example, wasted votes can lead to voter apathy, where people feel their vote is pointless and decide not to vote at all.

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Q2.3a Identify the document a party publishes before an election containing their policies. 1/1

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Your Answer

Correct. The spelling is incorrect, but the meaning is clear and the mark is awarded.manisesto

✅ Strengths

You correctly identified the document.

🎯 Targets

Pay close attention to the spelling of key terms. The correct spelling is 'manifesto'.

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Q2.3b Explain why some people choose to abstain from voting. 2/3

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2 marks awarded. This identifies the point (apathy) and provides a clear explanation (belief that voting changes nothing).As they might feel there vote will not make a disserence.  They also might not be sully educated on current partys.

✅ Strengths

You have clearly identified and explained a valid reason why people abstain from voting.

🎯 Targets

To gain the final mark, explain the overall impact of this apathy, such as it leading to low voter turnout, which can question the legitimacy of the elected government.

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Q2.4a Identify the title given to the second largest party in the House of Commons. 0/1

Needs Work

Your Answer

Shadow cabinet

✅ Strengths

You have identified a key term that is related to the correct answer.

🎯 Targets

Be precise with your terminology. The 'Shadow Cabinet' is part of the 'Official Opposition', which is the correct answer.

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Q2.4b Explain the role of the 'Shadow Cabinet'. 2/3

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1 mark awarded for identifying the point of scrutiny.there job is to question and critise the current party 1 mark awarded for a developed explanation, giving an example of how they scrutinise the government. sor actions es or ser example not sollowing manisesto.

✅ Strengths

You have a clear understanding that the Shadow Cabinet's role is to question and criticise the government.

🎯 Targets

To improve, explain the impact of this scrutiny. For example, by questioning the government, they can expose mistakes and hold them accountable to the public.

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Q2.5a Identify the Monarch's role in the 'State Opening of Parliament'. 0/1

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Your Answer

To symbolise the beging of Parliment.

✅ Strengths

You understand the symbolic nature of the event.

🎯 Targets

The question asks for the Monarch's specific action or role. The correct answer is that they read the King's/Queen's Speech.

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Q2.5b Suggest three distinct parts of the 'Executive' branch of government. 2/3

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House of Commons. House of Lords. 1 mark awarded. The Prime Minister is the head of the Executive. Prime minister. 1 mark awarded. These are all examples of Cabinet ministers who run Government Departments, which is another part of the Executive. seculary of defense. seculary of education seculary of transport.

✅ Strengths

You correctly identified the Prime Minister and other ministers as part of the Executive.

🎯 Targets

Be careful to distinguish between the branches of government. The House of Commons and Lords are the Legislature. To get the third mark, you could have named the Civil Service.

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Q2.8a Identify one way Parliament checks the work of Government ministers. 0/1

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Your Answer

checks and balances.

✅ Strengths

You have identified the correct overall concept.

🎯 Targets

The question asks for a specific method or activity. An example would be Prime Minister's Questions (PMQs) or the work of Select Committees.

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Q2.8b Explain what is meant by 'Parliamentary Sovereignty'. 3/3

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2 marks awarded. This informal phrase correctly identifies the point (supreme authority) and the impact (can make or unmake any law).It means parliament can do what they want when they want. 1 mark awarded. This explains that Parliament's laws cannot be overruled by another body, such as the courts. In a way no one can tell them what to do  without having to lisen to the public.

✅ Strengths

You have demonstrated a good general understanding of this complex concept.

🎯 Targets

Try to use more precise key terms. For example, instead of 'can do what they want', state that Parliament has 'supreme legal authority' and that 'no court can overrule its laws'.

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Q2.4a — Identify the title given to the second largest party in the House of Commons.

✅ Strengths

You attempted the question.

🎯 Targets

Ensure you understand the difference between the parts of Parliament (House of Commons, House of Lords) and the roles within it (Government, Opposition).

Q2.4b — Explain the role of the 'Shadow Cabinet'.

✅ Strengths

You have correctly identified the core function of the Shadow Cabinet, which is to scrutinise the government.

🎯 Targets

To gain more marks, explain *how* they do this (e.g., specific Shadow Ministers check their opposite number in government departments) and what the *impact* is (e.g., to expose mistakes and present alternative policies).

Q2.5a — Identify the Monarch's role in the 'State Opening of Parliament'.

✅ Strengths

You have identified a role of the Monarch in law-making (Royal Assent).

🎯 Targets

The question asks for the Monarch's role at the 'State Opening of Parliament' specifically. At this event, their main function is to read the speech outlining the government's plans.

Q2.5b — Suggest three distinct parts of the 'Executive' branch of government.

✅ Strengths

You have correctly identified the three branches of government.

🎯 Targets

Read the question carefully. It asks for three *parts* of the Executive branch, not all three branches of government. The Executive includes the Prime Minister, the Cabinet, and the Civil Service.

Q2.7a — Identify the term used for transferring power from Westminster to Scotland, Wales, and NI.

✅ Strengths

Correct and precise answer.

🎯 Targets

No targets — full marks.

Q2.7b — Suggest three powers that have been devolved to the Scottish Parliament.

✅ Strengths

You have used key terms from the topic of devolution.

🎯 Targets

The question asks for specific *powers* that have been devolved to Scotland, such as Health, Education, or Policing.

Q2.8a — Identify one way Parliament checks the work of Government ministers.

✅ Strengths

🎯 Targets

This question was left blank. To answer it, you needed to identify a specific method Parliament uses for scrutiny, such as Prime Minister's Questions (PMQs) or Select Committees.

Q2.8b — Explain what is meant by 'Parliamentary Sovereignty'.

✅ Strengths

You have correctly identified that parliamentary sovereignty means Parliament is the highest legal body and that it has the power to create and remove laws.

🎯 Targets

To get full marks, you could add an explanation that no other body, such as the courts, can overrule an Act of Parliament.

Q2.9a — Identify one specific role of the Chancellor of the Exchequer.

✅ Strengths

You have correctly identified the Chancellor's overall responsibility for the nation's finances.

🎯 Targets

To be even more precise, you could have mentioned a specific duty like 'setting the annual Budget'.

Q2.9b — Suggest two taxes that provide revenue for the central government.

✅ Strengths

You have correctly identified two major taxes that fund the central government.

🎯 Targets

No targets — full marks.

Q2.9c — Identify the government department responsible for collecting tax.

✅ Strengths

You attempted the question.

🎯 Targets

The question asks for the specific name of the government department. The correct answer is HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC).

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Q2.4a Identify the title given to the second largest party in the House of Commons. 0/1

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House of Lords

✅ Strengths

You attempted the question.

🎯 Targets

Ensure you understand the difference between the parts of Parliament (House of Commons, House of Lords) and the roles within it (Government, Opposition).

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Q2.4b Explain the role of the 'Shadow Cabinet'. 1/3

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Point Identified (1 mark): This correctly identifies the basic role of scrutiny.check to see if the cabinets are making right decisions

✅ Strengths

You have correctly identified the core function of the Shadow Cabinet, which is to scrutinise the government.

🎯 Targets

To gain more marks, explain *how* they do this (e.g., specific Shadow Ministers check their opposite number in government departments) and what the *impact* is (e.g., to expose mistakes and present alternative policies).

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Q2.5a Identify the Monarch's role in the 'State Opening of Parliament'. 0/1

Needs Work

Your Answer

approving laws

✅ Strengths

You have identified a role of the Monarch in law-making (Royal Assent).

🎯 Targets

The question asks for the Monarch's role at the 'State Opening of Parliament' specifically. At this event, their main function is to read the speech outlining the government's plans.

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Q2.5b Suggest three distinct parts of the 'Executive' branch of government. 0/3

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Your Answer

Judiciary, Legislature and executive

✅ Strengths

You have correctly identified the three branches of government.

🎯 Targets

Read the question carefully. It asks for three *parts* of the Executive branch, not all three branches of government. The Executive includes the Prime Minister, the Cabinet, and the Civil Service.

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Q2.7a Identify the term used for transferring power from Westminster to Scotland, Wales, and NI. 1/1

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Correct (1 mark): This is the precise term required.Devolution

✅ Strengths

Correct and precise answer.

🎯 Targets

No targets — full marks.

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Q2.7b Suggest three powers that have been devolved to the Scottish Parliament. 0/3

Needs Work

Your Answer

reserved Powers, Devolution, Asymmetric Devolution

✅ Strengths

You have used key terms from the topic of devolution.

🎯 Targets

The question asks for specific *powers* that have been devolved to Scotland, such as Health, Education, or Policing.

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Q2.8a Identify one way Parliament checks the work of Government ministers. 0/1

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✅ Strengths

🎯 Targets

This question was left blank. To answer it, you needed to identify a specific method Parliament uses for scrutiny, such as Prime Minister's Questions (PMQs) or Select Committees.

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Q2.8b Explain what is meant by 'Parliamentary Sovereignty'. 2/3

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Point Identified (1 mark): This correctly identifies Parliament as the supreme legal authority.Top legal body Impact Identified (1 mark): This correctly explains the impact of sovereignty – the power to make and unmake any law. and can pass new laws or stop old laws

✅ Strengths

You have correctly identified that parliamentary sovereignty means Parliament is the highest legal body and that it has the power to create and remove laws.

🎯 Targets

To get full marks, you could add an explanation that no other body, such as the courts, can overrule an Act of Parliament.

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Q2.9a Identify one specific role of the Chancellor of the Exchequer. 1/1

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Your Answer

Correct (1 mark): This is a valid description of the Chancellor's role in managing the UK's economy and public finances.responsible for the country's finances

✅ Strengths

You have correctly identified the Chancellor's overall responsibility for the nation's finances.

🎯 Targets

To be even more precise, you could have mentioned a specific duty like 'setting the annual Budget'.

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Q2.9b Suggest two taxes that provide revenue for the central government. 2/2

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Your Answer

Correct (1 mark): Income Tax is a major source of central government revenue.Income tax Correct (1 mark): Value Added Tax (VAT) is another major source of central government revenue. and VAT

✅ Strengths

You have correctly identified two major taxes that fund the central government.

🎯 Targets

No targets — full marks.

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Q2.9c Identify the government department responsible for collecting tax. 0/1

Needs Work

Your Answer

Tax collectors, Local services

✅ Strengths

You attempted the question.

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The question asks for the specific name of the government department. The correct answer is HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC).

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